There are many types of sensors available for person/object and car/cabin detection. This article examines some of the current elevator sensor solutions.

A look at how load weighing devices feature into modern elevators.

Discusses how membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think about sensing and how they improve upon mechanical potentiometers.

A newly developed optical door sensor system improves detection performance, increases safety and overcomes the weaknesses of conventional door systems.

3D light curtains have their limitations, but novel semiconductor technologies may make up for those shortcomings.

A chronicle of how the LVDT has evolved into a reliable, cost-effective linear feedback device for the positioning of elevator cars.