The 2023 report, published by Bosch – Sensortec division, provides insights into the application and technological advancements in barometric pressure sensors. The report details the two primary technologies employed, namely capacitive and piezoresistive, and explores their diverse applications enhancing human health and well-being. These applications range from indoor localization for emergency calls and navigation in GPS dead zones to water level detection and drone navigation. The report argues that due to their low-cost manufacturing, coupled with low power consumption and a wide array of uses, barometric pressure sensors are poised to become an integral part of everyone’s daily lives in the future.
Keywords: Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Consumer Electronics, Intelligent Building