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Humidity Sensor
Measures the water vapor content in the air or in gases. Applied in robotics for environmental control and weather monitoring.
Vision Sensor
Captures and processes images to extract information. Used in robotics for object recognition, inspection, and navigation.
LIDAR Sensor
Uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure distances to objects. Applied in autonomous vehicles, ranging, and 3D mapping.
IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)
Combines accelerometer and gyroscope to provide information about the speed and orientation changes of a robot. Applied for stabilization and precise movement control.
Eddy Current Sensor
Detects flaws in conductive materials through induced eddy currents. Applied in industrial robotics for material quality inspection.
Biosensor
Analyzing device that combines a biological component with a physicochemical detector. Used in medical robots and lab automation for detecting organic materials.
Proximity Sensor
Detects the presence of nearby objects without physical contact. Used in robotics for object detection and collision avoidance systems.
RFID Sensor
Uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. Used in robotics for inventory management and tracking items.
Magnetic Sensor
Detects changes in magnetic field, useful for position sensing and detecting ferromagnetic materials. Used in robotics for navigation and metal detection.
Ultrasonic Sensor
Emits ultrasonic waves and measures the reflection time to calculate the distance to objects. Commonly used in robotics for obstacle avoidance and range finding.
Distance Sensor
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.
Load Cell
Transducer that is used to convert a force into an electrical signal. This is mainly used in weighing systems and robotic sensing.
Capacitive Sensor
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.
CO2 Sensor
Measures the concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment. Applied in HVAC systems within robotics to maintain air quality.
Gyroscope Sensor
Measures or maintains orientation and angular velocity. Used in robotics for balancing and navigation.
Odometry Sensor
Estimates changes in position over time by measuring wheel rotations. Used in robotics for navigation and tracking movement.
Encoder
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.
Moisture Sensor
Measures the volumetric water content in soil, useful in agricultural robots for irrigation control.
Photoelectric Sensor
Uses a light source to detect the presence or absence of an object. Commonly used in robotics for object detection, counting, and boundary sensing.
Strain Gauge
Measures strain on objects through electrical resistance changes when stretched or compressed. Utilized in robotic limbs for force control and structural testing.
Force Sensor
Measures the applied force or pressure. Used in robotic grippers to control the grasping force and in tactile sensing.
Infrared Sensor
Detects infrared radiation from objects to determine presence or distance. Used in line following robots, proximity detection, and thermal imaging.
Optical Fiber Sensor
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.
Oxygen Sensor
Measures the oxygen level in a gas or liquid. Used in underwater robotics for monitoring dissolved oxygen in environmental studies.
GPS Sensor
Receives signals from satellites to determine the geographical position on Earth. Utilized in robotics for geolocation and pathfinding.
Resistive Touch Sensor
Measures the resistance of an electric current as it passes through a material. Widely used in robotics for interactive displays and user interfaces.
Inductive Sensor
Produces an electromagnetic field to detect metallic objects. Used in robotics for metal object detection and proximity sensing.
Sound Sensor
Converts sound waves into electrical signals, used in robotics for sound detection, monitoring, and voice command recognition.
Doppler Radar Sensor
Measures the velocity and speed of an object using the Doppler effect. Used in robotics for speed detection of moving objects or robotic parts.
Color Sensor
Detects the color of surfaces, typically using a light source and a photodetector. Used in robotics for sorting tasks and quality control in manufacturing.
Accelerometer Sensor
Measures acceleration forces in order to determine orientation and movement. Applied in robotics for motion control and shock detection.
Gas Sensor
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.
Particulate Matter Sensor
Detects and measures the concentration of airborne particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5). Used in robotics for environmental monitoring and air quality control.
Flow Sensor
Measures the flow rate of liquids and gases. Used in robotics for controlling pumps, detecting leaks, and chemical processing.
Hall Effect Sensor
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.
Flex Sensor
Determines the amount of deflection or bending, often used in robotics for measuring limb movement or acting as a type of switch.
Vibration Sensor
Monitors the frequency and intensity of vibrations to detect imbalance or malfunction in machinery. Used in predictive maintenance robots and machinery health monitoring.
Temperature Sensor
Measures temperatures to monitor environmental conditions or device temperature. Used in robotics for safety and environment-specific tasks.
Tactile Sensor
Measures the force and pressure during contact to emulate the sense of touch. Used in robotics for texture recognition and handling fragile objects.
Thermal Sensor
Measures temperature-related data to create a thermal image of an area. Often used in robotics for search and rescue, and security monitoring.
Pneumatic Sensor
Monitors pressure changes within pneumatic systems. Applied in robotics to detect air flow and pressure for controlling actuators.
Rotary Encoder
Provides feedback on the angular position of a spinning shaft. Used in robotics for motor shaft encoding and precise positioning.
Leak Detection Sensor
Identifies the presence of liquids to detect leakage in a system. Applied in robotics for fluidic systems monitoring and maintenance.
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