Yes, automatic washes do use sensors – the most common application being a sensor for activating the wash system itself. During the design process, you will have a number of different options to choose from when deciding on an activation method for your automatic wash system. The variety of sensor options include photo eye (also known as Banner), whisker, or loop sensors. If you are not sure which sensor would be best suited for your system, don’t worry – we would be happy to walk you through the pros, cons, and usages for each of these wash system activation methods.