Sonair ADAR One 3D ultrasonic sensor is now safety-certified

An ultrasonic sensor for robots has received safety certification, meaning it can now be legally used in industrial and collaborative robotics without special exemptions. The sensor provides three-dimensional detection of people and obstacles at all heights, addressing a limitation of traditional two-dimensional laser scanners that only detect objects at a single horizontal plane and can miss threats above or below that level. This certification required extensive testing and documentation to prove the sensor meets international safety standards, including standards originally written for optical sensors that had to be adapted for ultrasonic technology. The sensor is designed for autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, and robotic arms operating in spaces where people are present.