Proximity & Distance
Proximity and distance sensors for every project — ultrasonic, IR, LiDAR, ToF, and capacitive types, all stocked in Australia. Whether you're building a robot, an obstacle-avoidance system, or a smart home trigger, you'll find the right sensor here.
Popular with makers, students, and engineers alike, these sensors suit Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and microcontroller projects at any skill level. From short-range gesture detection to 50m laser ranging, there's a solution for hobbyist, STEM, and professional applications.
TFMini Plus - Micro LiDAR Module
SKU: SF-SEN-15179 | Brand: SparkFun
The TFMini Plus is a ToF (Time of Flight) LiDAR sensor capable of measuring the distance to an object as close as 10 centimeters (+/- 5cm up to 6m) and as far as 12 meters (+/-1% starting at 6m)! As with all LiDAR sen...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Sharp GP2Y0A710K0F IR Range Sensor 100-550cm
SKU: LB-LR0157 | Brand: Little Bird
The Sharp GP2Y0A710K0F IR Range Sensor takes a continuous distance reading and reports the distance as an analog voltage with a distance range of 100cm to 550cm. The interface is 5-wire with power, ground and out...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Sharp GP2Y0A21 IR Distance Sensor (10-80cm) For Arduino
SKU: DF-SEN0014 | Brand: DFRobot
The Sharp distance sensors are a popular choice for many projects that require accurate distance measurements. This IR sensor is more economical than sonar rangefinders, yet it provides much better performance than o...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Infrared Proximity Sensor - Sharp GP2Y0A21YK
SKU: SF-SEN-00242 | Brand: SparkFun
The Sharp GP2Y0A21YK is an infrared proximity sensor with an analogue voltage output that varies with distance — from 3.1 V at 10 cm to 0.4 V at 80 cm. It uses an IR emitter and position-sensitive detector to measure ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
SHARP GP2Y0A41SKOF Infrared Distance Sensor (4-30cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0143 | Brand: DFRobot
This Infrared Proximity Sensor made by Sharp (model: GP2Y0A41SKOF) has an analog output which varies from 3.1V (4cm) to 0.3V (30cm) with a supply voltage between 4.5 and 5.5V DC. This sensor is great for sensing obje...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Weather-proof Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0207 | Brand: DFRobot
INTRODUCTION Most ultrasonic distance sensors aren't waterproof which can be a problem if you need your project to withstand the elements outdoors. No need to worry any more! We have develop...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Ultrasonic Distance Sensor - 3.3V (HC-SR04), 180° (red) - SparkFun Electronics
SKU: SF-SEN-28798 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor, now in Red! This economical sensor offers non-contact measurement functionality ranging from 2cm to 400cm, with a ranging accuracy of up to 3mm. Each HC-SR04 ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
XT-S1 ToF Single-Point Ranging LiDAR Sensor (0.3-30m)
SKU: DF-SEN0585 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction This is a compact single-point laser radar based on the Time-of-Flight (ToF) principle. With a lightweight design of only 9 grams, it is incredibly convenient to install. Thanks to its low power consump...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
3D ToF Depth Sensor Camera with 1.14 Inch LCD Screen (0.15~1.5m, supports ROS1 and ROS2)
SKU: DF-SEN0581 | Brand: DFRobot
The DFRobot 3D ToF (Time-of-Flight) Depth Sensor Camera combines a BL702 processor with a 100×100 ToF sensor to measure distances from 0.15 to 1.5 metres. A built-in 1.14-inch LCD screen provides real-time preview of ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
LPB40B IP65 DToF Single-Point Ranging LiDAR Sensor (0.05-40m, UART)
SKU: DF-SEN0586 | Brand: DFRobot
The LPB40B is a single-point ranging LiDAR sensor based on Direct Time-of-Flight (DToF) technology. It measures distances from 0.05 to 40 m on high-reflectivity targets, with ±5 cm accuracy across the full range. The ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Miniature Ultrasonic Distance Ranging Obstacle Avoidance Sensor (3m, RS485, IP67)
SKU: DF-SEN0591 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction With a measurement range of up to 3m, the RS485 ultrasonic obstacle avoidance distance ranging sensor offers advantages such as small blind zones (Measurement accuracy: 1 + (S * 0.3%) cm), narrow measur...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
IP68 Underwater Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Sensor (3m, UART)
SKU: DF-SEN0598 | Brand: DFRobot
An IP68-rated ultrasonic obstacle avoidance sensor specifically designed for underwater applications. With a measurement range of 2–300cm and UART output, this compact sensor enables underwater vehicles and robots to ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
RPLiDAR S2 360° Laser Range Scanner-30m (5V)
SKU: DF-DFR1022 | Brand: DFRobot
DTOF Ranging MethodThanks to the DTOF (Direct Time-of-Flight) technology developed by SLAMTEC, RPLIDAR S2 guarantees consistent ranging resolution. Even in longer distance, the resolution always keeps the same. Also, ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
RPLiDAR S2L 360 deg; Laser Range Scanner-18m (5V)
SKU: DF-DFR1023 | Brand: DFRobot
The RPLiDAR S2L is a 360° laser range scanner from SLAMTEC using Direct Time-of-Flight (DTOF) ranging technology. It delivers consistent resolution regardless of distance and can detect objects of virtually any materi...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
DTOF LD19 Laser LiDAR Sensor Kit (12m)
SKU: DF-SEN0547 | Brand: DFRobot
The LD19 is a compact 360° DTOF (Direct Time-of-Flight) LiDAR sensor with a ranging distance of up to 12 metres. It provides high-frequency environmental scanning for autonomous mapping, obstacle detection, and naviga...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
URM06 - PULSE Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0151 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
URM06 - RS485 Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0149 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
URM06 - Analog Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0152 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
URM06 - UART Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0150 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
TF02-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (40m)
SKU: DF-SEN0504 | Brand: DFRobot
TF02-i LiDAR is an industrial-grade medium-range distance sensor. Its maximum detection range can reach up to 40m and it has an adjustable frame rate with a maximum of 1KHz.This rangefinder has a PC/ABS/PMMA enclosure...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun