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.
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
Laser Ranging Sensor UART (4-400cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0491 | Brand: DFRobot
This laser range sensor can be used to detect objects in 4~400cm with ±2cm accuracy. With 3 measurement modes supported, it is well applicable to various detection scenarios like security gate detection, access contro...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED - Distance Measurement Sensor (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-18009 | Brand: SparkFun
The LIDAR-Lite v4 Qwiic from GARMIN is a high-performance, wireless optical distance measurement sensor that doesn't require any soldering to get started. This is the ideal solution for drone, robot, IoT, or unmanned ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Fermion: TMF8701 ToF Distance Ranging Sensor (10-600mm) (Breakout)
SKU: DF-SEN0429 | Brand: DFRobot
The TMF8701 is a time-of-flight (ToF) distance ranging sensor that uses the time difference between light pulses to measure distance. It provides single zone detection of an object irrespective of the color, reflectiv...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
SparkFun Qwiic ToF Imager - VL53L5CX
SKU: SF-SEN-18642 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Qwiic ToF Imager is a state of the art, 64 pixel Time-of-Flight (ToF) 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST. This chip integrates a SPAD array, physical infrared filters, and diffractiv...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Fermion: TMF8801 ToF Distance Ranging Sensor (20-2500mm) (Breakout)
SKU: DF-SEN0430 | Brand: DFRobot
The TMF8801 is a time-of-flight (ToF) distance ranging sensor that uses the time difference between light pulses to measure distance. It provides single zone detection of an object irrespective of the color, reflectiv...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor (15~350mm)
SKU: DF-FIT0770 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a background suppression photoelectric switch with 15mm-350mm adjustable detection range (can be adjusted by the knob). Its response time is only 0.5ms, fast and stable. Adopting eco-friendly and durable ABS m...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Ring Inductive Proximity Sensor (8mm Hole Diameter)
SKU: DF-FIT0759 | Brand: DFRobot
These Inductive Ring Proximity sensors are designed to detect metal objects entering or passing through the ring. They operate on a 6-36V power supply and offer NPN output. The sensor features less than 1ms response t...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
URM14-RS485 Precision Ultrasonic Sensor (200KHz)
SKU: DF-SEN0358 | Brand: DFRobot
DFRobot URM14 RS485 Precision Ultrasonic Sensor(200KHz) is a high-frequency precision ultrasonic sensor for industrial use. The sensor measurement and signal processing unit is completely encapsulated in an M18 metal ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
URM13 Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0352 | Brand: DFRobot
The DFRobot URM13 is a compact ultrasonic ranging sensor with an open single-probe design. It supports three communication methods — TRIG pulse (SR04-compatible), UART, and I2C — making it versatile for a wide range o...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
TFMini-S - Micro LiDAR Module
SKU: SF-SEN-16977 | Brand: SparkFun
The TFMini-S Micro LiDAR Module is a ToF (Time of Flight) LiDAR sensor capable of measuring the distance to an object as close as 10 centimeters (+/- 6cm up to 6m) and as far as 12 meters (+/-1% starting at 6m)! As wi...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
TOF Sense Laser Range Sensor (5m)
SKU: DF-SEN0337 | Brand: DFRobot
TOF Sense is a TOF-based (Time of Flight) laser ranging sensor that offers 1cm-5m detection range, 1mm resolution, ± 1.5cm error, and 10Hz data update frequency. The sensor supports 15 ° ~ 27 ° adjustable FOV, UART an...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Infrared Photoelectric Switch
SKU: DF-SEN0347 | Brand: DFRobot
This infrared photoelectric switch consists of a transmitter and receiver pair that detects objects at distances up to 1.5 m with a response time under 1 ms. The infrared beam provides stable detection regardless of a...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
URM12 Ultrasonic Sensor(1500cm RS485)
SKU: DF-SEN0310 | Brand: DFRobot
The URM12 is a long-range ultrasonic distance sensor from DFRobot, designed for distance measurement and obstacle avoidance applications. With a detection range of 70–1500 cm, RS485 communication interface, and standa...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Garmin LIDAR-Lite Optical Distance LED Sensor - V4
SKU: AF-4441 | Brand: Adafruit
The Garmin LIDAR-Lite V4 LED is a compact, low-power optical distance sensor that measures up to 10 metres using lensed LED light (not a laser, despite the name). Drawing only 85 mA during acquisition with measurement...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
5V Metal Proximity Switch
SKU: DF-FIT0658 | Brand: DFRobot
This compact 5V inductive proximity switch detects metal objects at distances up to 4mm without physical contact. It features an NPN normally-open output, a fast response time under 1ms, and a 1,000Hz switching freque...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
TF03 (ToF) Laser Range Sensor (180m)
SKU: DF-SEN0329 | Brand: DFRobot
The TF03 is an industrial-grade ToF (Time-of-Flight) LiDAR sensor with a detection range of up to 180 m at 90% reflectivity. Using pulsed laser ranging at 905 nm, it delivers ±10 cm accuracy with a 0.1 m minimum blind...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
TF03 (ToF) Laser Range Sensor (100m)
SKU: DF-SEN0328 | Brand: DFRobot
The TF03 is an industrial-grade LiDAR sensor with a detection range of up to 100 m. Using pulsed time-of-flight (ToF) measurement, it delivers high accuracy in a compact 44 × 43 × 32 mm package weighing just 77 g. Its...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Gravity: URM09 Analog Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0307 | Brand: DFRobot
The DFRobot URM09 is an analog output ultrasonic distance sensor optimised for fast ranging and obstacle avoidance. With a maximum measurement rate of 30Hz, built-in temperature compensation, and a range of 2–500cm, i...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun