Physical Sensor Testing
Physical sensor testing is a methodology for validating the functionality, accuracy, and reliability of hardware sensors that detect physical phenomena such as temperature, pressure, motion, or light. It involves systematic procedures to ensure sensors meet specifications under various environmental conditions and operational scenarios. This process is critical in industries like automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and IoT to guarantee device performance and safety.
Developers should learn physical sensor testing when building embedded systems, IoT devices, or any hardware-dependent applications to prevent failures and ensure data integrity. It is essential for compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, FDA) and for applications where sensor accuracy directly impacts user safety or system functionality, such as in medical devices or autonomous vehicles.