Laser fill-level sensor for bins
GT Sense
A wireless sensor that watches a bin and calls the robot for you. A laser measures how full the bin is; when it runs low or fills up, GT Studio sends a robot to refill it or take it away. No one has to press a button.
Spec sheet on request: ask our team.
- distance sensing, no contact with the load
- Laser
- dual-band Wi-Fi
- 2.4 + 5 GHz
- plus a per-device certificate
- WPA3
- AC mains, no batteries
- 100–230 V
Why GT Sense
- Knows how full the bin is
- Mounted above a bin, tote or cart, a laser measures the distance down to the contents. GT Sense turns that into a fill level and a state: empty, partly filled or full.
- The bin calls the robot
- When a line-side bin runs low, GT Sense asks for a refill. When a scrap or finished-goods bin fills up, it asks for a pickup. Nobody has to notice, walk over or press a button.
- Thresholds per bin
- Set the empty and full levels for each bin in GT Studio, and map each one to a robot mission, an alert or an Orchestrix request.
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Joins your plant network on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, so it can use the less crowded 5 GHz band where you have it.
- Secure by design
- WPA2/WPA3 Wi-Fi, including enterprise networks, plus a unique per-device certificate: only authorised sensors can talk to GT Studio.
- Quiet and always on
- Mains powered, so there are no batteries to replace. No buzzer: the level and status show in GT Studio, not as noise on the floor.
How GT Sense reads a bin
It hangs above the bin and measures down to whatever is inside. You choose the levels that count as empty and full for each bin; GT Studio does the rest.
Empty8%
Below the refill level you set: GT Sense asks for a refill.
Partly filled52%
Between your levels: nothing to do, and the level is still reported.
Full92%
Above the collection level you set: GT Sense asks for a pickup.
Typical applications
Each bin’s empty and full levels are mapped in GT Studio — or becomes a request in Orchestrix.
- Line-side bin replenishment
- Kanban and two-bin systems
- Scrap and waste collection
- Finished-goods and packing stations
- Component stores and supermarkets
GT Sense specifications
| Sensor | Laser time-of-flight distance sensor, looking down into the bin |
|---|---|
| Reports | Distance, fill level (%) and state: empty, partly filled or full |
| Thresholds | Empty and full levels set per bin in GT Studio |
| Sound | None, no buzzer. Level and status are shown in GT Studio |
| Network | Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, on your plant or facility network |
|---|---|
| Setup | Zero-touch commissioning from GT Studio |
| Integration | Reports directly to GT Studio; thresholds trigger AMR missions, alerts or workflows |
| Wi-Fi security | WPA2 / WPA3, including enterprise (802.1X) networks with certificate or user-based login |
|---|---|
| Device identity | Unique MAC address and per-device certificate |
| Encryption | All traffic end-to-end encrypted (TLS); no open ports, no local passwords |
| Tamper protection | Secure boot and encrypted firmware — runs only GOAT-signed software |
| Lifecycle | Remote de-authorisation from GT Studio; secure over-the-air updates |
| Input | 100–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, mains cable |
|---|---|
| Protection | Built-in fuse and isolated power supply |
| Enclosure | Compact enclosure with clear lid and cable gland |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Above the bin, looking down; brackets to suit your racks and stations |
| Humidity | 10–90% RH, non-condensing |
Specifications for the 2026 release. Ask us to confirm measuring range and mounting for your bins.
Frequently asked questions
How does GT Sense measure a bin?
It is mounted above the bin, looking down. A laser measures the distance to the contents, and GT Sense reports the fill level as a percentage and as a state: empty, partly filled or full.
What happens when a bin runs empty or fills up?
You set the empty and full levels for each bin in GT Studio and map them to an action: send a robot to refill a line-side bin, collect a full scrap or finished-goods bin, raise an alert, or create an Orchestrix request.
What network does GT Sense use?
Dual-band Wi-Fi: it joins your plant network on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, with WPA2 or WPA3, including enterprise 802.1X networks. Each sensor has its own certificate and all traffic is encrypted with TLS.
How is GT Sense powered?
From mains power, 100–230 V AC at 50/60 Hz, through its cable. A built-in fuse and isolated power supply protect it; there are no batteries to replace.
Does GT Sense make a sound?
No. Unlike the GT Button it has no buzzer. Fill levels and status are shown in GT Studio, so the floor stays quiet.
Want people to call a robot too?
GT Button: single-call wireless button.
Plan fill-level sensing for your line
Tell us which bins run empty or fill up today. We’ll set levels and robot missions with you.