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Humidity Sensor

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Measures the water vapor content in the air or in gases. Applied in robotics for environmental control and weather monitoring.

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Vision Sensor

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Captures and processes images to extract information. Used in robotics for object recognition, inspection, and navigation.

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LIDAR Sensor

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Uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure distances to objects. Applied in autonomous vehicles, ranging, and 3D mapping.

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IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)

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Combines accelerometer and gyroscope to provide information about the speed and orientation changes of a robot. Applied for stabilization and precise movement control.

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Eddy Current Sensor

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Detects flaws in conductive materials through induced eddy currents. Applied in industrial robotics for material quality inspection.

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Biosensor

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Analyzing device that combines a biological component with a physicochemical detector. Used in medical robots and lab automation for detecting organic materials.

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Proximity Sensor

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Detects the presence of nearby objects without physical contact. Used in robotics for object detection and collision avoidance systems.

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RFID Sensor

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Uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. Used in robotics for inventory management and tracking items.

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Magnetic Sensor

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Detects changes in magnetic field, useful for position sensing and detecting ferromagnetic materials. Used in robotics for navigation and metal detection.

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Ultrasonic Sensor

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Emits ultrasonic waves and measures the reflection time to calculate the distance to objects. Commonly used in robotics for obstacle avoidance and range finding.

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Distance Sensor

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Determines the distance between the sensor and an object using methods such as ultrasonic, laser, or infrared. Applied in robotics for obstacle avoidance and precision tasks.

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Load Cell

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Transducer that is used to convert a force into an electrical signal. This is mainly used in weighing systems and robotic sensing.

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Capacitive Sensor

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Detects anything that is conductive or has a dielectric different from air, often used for touch-sensitive controls, liquid level detection, and object detection in robotics.

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CO2 Sensor

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Measures the concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment. Applied in HVAC systems within robotics to maintain air quality.

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Gyroscope Sensor

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Measures or maintains orientation and angular velocity. Used in robotics for balancing and navigation.

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Odometry Sensor

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Estimates changes in position over time by measuring wheel rotations. Used in robotics for navigation and tracking movement.

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Encoder

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Translates the motion of a shaft or axle to an analog or digital signal. Used in robotics to control and monitor motor position and velocity.

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Moisture Sensor

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Measures the volumetric water content in soil, useful in agricultural robots for irrigation control.

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Photoelectric Sensor

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Uses a light source to detect the presence or absence of an object. Commonly used in robotics for object detection, counting, and boundary sensing.

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Strain Gauge

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Measures strain on objects through electrical resistance changes when stretched or compressed. Utilized in robotic limbs for force control and structural testing.

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Force Sensor

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Measures the applied force or pressure. Used in robotic grippers to control the grasping force and in tactile sensing.

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Infrared Sensor

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Detects infrared radiation from objects to determine presence or distance. Used in line following robots, proximity detection, and thermal imaging.

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Optical Fiber Sensor

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Uses light signals within optical fibers to measure changes in temperature, pressure, and strain. Applied in robotics for situations that require high accuracy and sensitivity.

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Oxygen Sensor

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Measures the oxygen level in a gas or liquid. Used in underwater robotics for monitoring dissolved oxygen in environmental studies.

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GPS Sensor

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Receives signals from satellites to determine the geographical position on Earth. Utilized in robotics for geolocation and pathfinding.

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Resistive Touch Sensor

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Measures the resistance of an electric current as it passes through a material. Widely used in robotics for interactive displays and user interfaces.

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Inductive Sensor

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Produces an electromagnetic field to detect metallic objects. Used in robotics for metal object detection and proximity sensing.

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Sound Sensor

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Converts sound waves into electrical signals, used in robotics for sound detection, monitoring, and voice command recognition.

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Doppler Radar Sensor

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Measures the velocity and speed of an object using the Doppler effect. Used in robotics for speed detection of moving objects or robotic parts.

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Color Sensor

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Detects the color of surfaces, typically using a light source and a photodetector. Used in robotics for sorting tasks and quality control in manufacturing.

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Accelerometer Sensor

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Measures acceleration forces in order to determine orientation and movement. Applied in robotics for motion control and shock detection.

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Gas Sensor

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Detects the concentration of various gases in the environment, commonly used for detecting pollution or hazardous gases. Applied in robotics for environmental monitoring and safety.

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Particulate Matter Sensor

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Detects and measures the concentration of airborne particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5). Used in robotics for environmental monitoring and air quality control.

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Flow Sensor

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Measures the flow rate of liquids and gases. Used in robotics for controlling pumps, detecting leaks, and chemical processing.

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Hall Effect Sensor

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Detects magnetic fields and is often used to measure rotational speed or proximity of magnetic objects. Utilized in robotics within encoder systems and for brushless DC motors.

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Flex Sensor

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Determines the amount of deflection or bending, often used in robotics for measuring limb movement or acting as a type of switch.

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Vibration Sensor

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Monitors the frequency and intensity of vibrations to detect imbalance or malfunction in machinery. Used in predictive maintenance robots and machinery health monitoring.

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Temperature Sensor

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Measures temperatures to monitor environmental conditions or device temperature. Used in robotics for safety and environment-specific tasks.

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Tactile Sensor

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Measures the force and pressure during contact to emulate the sense of touch. Used in robotics for texture recognition and handling fragile objects.

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Thermal Sensor

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Measures temperature-related data to create a thermal image of an area. Often used in robotics for search and rescue, and security monitoring.

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Pneumatic Sensor

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Monitors pressure changes within pneumatic systems. Applied in robotics to detect air flow and pressure for controlling actuators.

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Rotary Encoder

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Provides feedback on the angular position of a spinning shaft. Used in robotics for motor shaft encoding and precise positioning.

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Leak Detection Sensor

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Identifies the presence of liquids to detect leakage in a system. Applied in robotics for fluidic systems monitoring and maintenance.

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