Enabling Physical AI with High-Precision Inductive Position Sensing
Bridging the gap between digital intelligence and real-world motion with contactless, reliable sensing solutions
As Physical AI continues to transform industries such as autonomous driving, robotics, and smart automation, accurate real-world sensing becomes essential. Bourns’ inductive position sensing solutions provide high-precision, contactless measurement that enables AI systems to interpret and respond to physical movement reliably. Designed for harsh environments and safety-critical applications, these sensors empower next-generation systems with enhanced accuracy, durability, and efficiency.
hysical AI requires seamless interaction between intelligent algorithms and the physical environment. At the core of this interaction lies the ability to sense motion, position, and torque with high accuracy and reliability.
Bourns’ inductive position and steering sensors utilize advanced electromagnetic principles to deliver precise, contactless measurement without mechanical wear. This ensures long-term stability and robustness, even in demanding environments such as automotive steering systems and industrial automation.
By providing real-time, high-resolution data, these sensors enable AI-driven systems to make faster and more accurate decisions. Combined with Bourns’ expertise in circuit protection and power management, the solution supports a complete ecosystem for safe, efficient, and intelligent physical system operation.
Features
- Non-contacting technologies
- Configurations: Steering Angle, Torque, or Torque & Angle
- Input voltage: 12 – 24 V • Angular position range: up to 1540 °
- ASIL rated
- Temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Output: digital (CAN, Sent, etc.)
Application
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems
- Steer-by-wire and autonomous driving platforms
- Robotics and motion control systems
- Industrial automation and smart manufacturing
- Battery management and energy systems (position/actuation control)
- AIoT devices requiring precise motion sensing
Benefits
High-precision non-contact position sensing
- No mechanical wear, long lifespan, and high reliability
- Withstands harsh environments such as high temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetic interference
- Fast response, supporting real-time AI computing and decision-making
- Compact size, suitable for high-density designs
- Meets AEC-Q200 automotive standards
- Low maintenance requirements and high durability
- Highly resistant to dust, oil, and other contaminants
