Autonomous
Autonomous equipment is transforming productivity in the field and on the job site. Standex Detect delivers the reed switches, sensors, and relays that enable navigation, control, and system diagnostics, helping machines operate safely and independently.
Enabling Autonomy with Precision Components That Drive Smart Machines
Powering the Next Generation of Autonomous Equipment
Autonomous equipment, such as driverless tractors and robotic excavators, relies on real-time data and precise control to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently. These machines must sense, decide, and act with minimal human intervention, even in rugged, unpredictable conditions. Standex Detect provides rugged, high-reliability reed switches, sensors, and relays that support obstacle detection, system feedback, and autonomous decision-making, paving the way for smarter, safer, and more productive machines.
The following are core technology applications that enable autonomy in agricultural and construction platforms:
Core Capabilities for Autonomous Equipment:
- GPS-guided tractors, autonomous construction vehicles, smart implements
- Hall Effect Sensors: Position, speed, and motion sensing for autonomous navigation and control
- Reed Sensors: Used in safety interlocks, actuator position feedback, and enclosure monitoring
- Optocouplers: Signal isolation in control logic and communication systems
- Reed Relays: Switching for sensor arrays, control modules, and safety systems
- Custom Assemblies: Sensor fusion modules and ruggedized components for autonomous platforms
Smarter Machines Start with Smarter Sensors
Why Partner with Standex Detect for Autonomous Equipment
Autonomous systems require precision, reliability, and integration. Standex Detect provides rugged reed switches, sensors, and relays that support real-time feedback, obstacle detection, and system health monitoring—empowering OEMs to build smarter, safer machines.
- Proven performance in vibration-heavy environments
- Custom solutions for autonomous platforms
- Compact sensors for embedded systems
- Global engineering support and rapid prototyping
Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001 – Quality management
RoHS – Environmental compliance
IP67-rated designs – Dust and water resistance
UL & CE – Electrical safety
REACH – Chemical safety compliance
Case Study
Relays Propel Autonomous Electric Tractors Forward
Challenge:
An agricultural OEM needed safe, efficient power management for autonomous electric tractors—specifically, high-voltage isolation, zero parasitic battery drain, and reliable AC/DC conversion.
Solution:
Standex Detect supplied KT and MHV Series Reed Relays, offering:
- High-voltage isolation
- Zero power consumption
- Efficient power conversion
Outcome:
The relays enabled safer diagnostics, longer battery life, and improved system efficiency, supporting the OEM’s shift to sustainable, autonomous farming.
