{"title":"Ultrasonic ToF Material Detection Sensor","handle":"ultrasonic-tof-material-detection-sensor","url":"/products/ultrasonic-tof-material-detection-sensor","description":"This ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) material detection sensor identifies surface materials by analysing the difference in ultrasonic echo energy reflected from various surfaces. It can distinguish between hard and soft materials at short range (2–10 cm), outputting results via UART or digital IO (high/low).\n\nDesigned for integration into robotic cleaners and automated systems, the sensor enables intelligent floor-type detection so devices can automatically adjust cleaning strategies based on the surface material. Its miniature size (just 1 g) and ultra-low power consumption make it easy to embed in compact devices.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nMaterial Detection – Distinguishes hard and soft surfaces using ultrasonic ToF\n\n2–10 cm Detection Range – Short-range material identification\n\n45° Field of View – Wide scan area for reliable detection\n\nUART and IO Output – Flexible communication options\n\nUltra-Low Power – 8 mA operating current at 3.3V\n\nMiniature & Lightweight – Just 1.0 g (without wires)\n\nIP54 Protection – Splash and dust resistant\n\n100 Hz Detection Frequency – Fast, continuous material sensing\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nInput Voltage – 3.3V\n\nStart-Up Current – 50 mA\n\nOperating Current – 8 mA\n\nDriving Frequency – 175 kHz\n\nDetection Range – 2–10 cm\n\nDetection Frequency – 100 Hz\n\nFOV – 45°\n\nOperating Temperature – −10°C to 50°C\n\nStorage Temperature – −30°C to 70°C\n\nLifetime – 3,000 hours\n\nESD Protection – 15 kV\n\nProtection Rating – IP54\n\nWeight – 1.0 g (wires not included)\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nRobotic cleaners with intelligent surface detection\nAutomated systems requiring material identification\nCompact embedded sensing applications\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× Ultrasonic Material Detection Sensor\n1× ZH1.5T-4P DuPont Connector\n\n\nResources\n\nProduct Wiki\n","vendor":"DFRobot","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":1595,"title":"Default Title","sku":"DF-SEN0560","price":23.53,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":10,"option1":"Default Title"}]}