MaxBotix introduces the ProxiView-EZ Series, a dual ultrasonic and optical sensor for reliable presence detection in kiosks and people-detection systems.
BRAINERD , MN, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — MaxBotix, a manufacturer of ultrasonic sensing solutions for automation and embedded systems, today announced the release of the ProxiView-EZ Series, a dual-technology presence detection sensor family designed for self-service kiosks and people-detection applications in smart buildings and public infrastructure.
The ProxiView-EZ Series delivers dependable presence detection from approximately 1 millimeter to 5 meters for automated systems that require accurate, real-time sensing. More information on the product is available at:
https://maxbotix.com/products/5m-ultrasonic-ir-kiosk-proximity-sensor
As kiosks and automated terminals continue to expand across retail, transportation, hospitality, and municipal environments, reliable people detection has become essential for delivering responsive user experiences, managing energy consumption, and maintaining system uptime. An overview of kiosk integration and sensing best practices can be found at:
https://maxbotix.com/pages/kiosk-automation
The hybrid sensing approach helps address limitations of single-technology sensors, including missed detections, false activations, sensitivity to lighting conditions, and difficulty detecting stationary users.
“Presence detection plays a critical role in how intelligent and reliable a kiosk feels,” said Scott Wielenberg, Sales and Marketing Director at MaxBotix. “ProxiView-EZ was designed specifically for real-world kiosk environments, where conditions vary throughout the day and predictable sensing behavior is required at scale.”
Designed for Automation and IoT Integration
The ProxiView-EZ Series is intended for protected indoor and semi-enclosed installations and supports common kiosk and embedded system architectures. Key features include:
– Reliable detection independent of ambient lighting
– Defined detection zones to align with kiosk interaction spaces
– Continuous internal temperature and supply-voltage compensation
– Low-power operation
– Multiple interface options
The product line includes three variants with identical sensing performance:
– MB1710 USB-ProxiView-EZ
– MB1711 MicroUSB-ProxiView-EZ
– MB1712 I2C-ProxiView-EZ (Qwiic)
All variants support presence detection or full-range distance reporting, enabling use in applications such as kiosk activation, smart-building occupancy detection, and automated user-interface control.
Supporting Smart Infrastructure and Energy Efficiency
Accurate presence data allows kiosks and smart systems to activate when users approach, remain active during interaction, and return to low-power states when idle. This improves user experience while reducing energy use, display wear, and unnecessary service interventions.
By designing the ProxiView-EZ Series around deployment conditions commonly found in public-facing automation systems, MaxBotix aims to provide OEMs and integrators with a predictable sensing foundation for modern kiosks and future intelligent infrastructure.
Additional information about the ProxiView-EZ Series and kiosk automation best practices is available at:
https://maxbotix.com/products/5m-ultrasonic-ir-kiosk-proximity-sensor
https://maxbotix.com/pages/kiosk-automation
Scott Wielenberg
MaxBotix Inc
+1 218-504-1602
sdwielenberg@maxbotix.com
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