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Function: Measures pressure, often of gases or liquids. Common applications: Automotive tires (TPMS), weather stations, industrial processes.

Function: Measures the strain in an object by changing electrical resistance when deformed. Common applications: Weighing scales, pressure sensors, structural health monitoring.

Function: Detects the presence of nearby objects without physical contact. Common applications: Mobile phones, automated systems, robotics.

Function: Measures or maintains orientation based on the principles of angular momentum. Common applications: Smartphones, aircraft navigation, game controllers.

Function: Measures temperature based on the voltage created at the junction of two different metals. Common applications: HVAC systems, industrial temperature control.

Function: Measures acceleration forces. Common applications: Mobile phones, automotive systems, seismic activity monitoring.

Function: Converts light into electricity using the photovoltaic effect. Common applications: Solar panels, calculators, outdoor lighting.

Function: Measures heat emitted from objects and detects motion. Common applications: Heat imaging cameras, motion detectors, night-vision equipment.

Function: Detects color in the environment by using an array of color-sensitive photodiodes. Common applications: Printing industry, ambient light sensing, quality control in manufacturing.

Function: Measures force or weight by converting a mechanical force into an electrical signal. Common applications: Scales, force measurement in testing equipment, industrial weighing.

Function: Measures humidity levels in the air. Common applications: HVAC systems, weather stations, industrial drying processes.

Function: Measures the applied force on an object. Common applications: Robotic grip control, touch-sensitive interfaces, industrial automation.

Function: Measures object distances and speeds using radio waves.Common applications:Collision detection systems, speed cameras, autonomous vehicle navigation.

Function: Senses touch by the pressure applied causing a change in resistance.Common applications:Touchscreen devices, membrane switches.

Function: Detects various gases in the environment. Common applications: Air quality monitoring, leak detection in industry, breathalyzers.

Function: Uses high-frequency sound waves to measure distance to an object. Common applications: Parking assist in vehicles, robotic range finding, level sensors in tanks.

Function: Detects magnetic fields and changes in magnetic field strength. Common applications: Position sensing, speed detection, current sensing.

Function: Measures the moisture level in materials or soil. Common applications: Agriculture, building material inspection, water leakage detection.

Function: Measures the rate or quantity of liquid flow.Common applications:Water management systems, beverage dispensers, fuel meters.

Function: Detects proximity and touch by sensing changes in the electric field. Common applications: Touchscreen devices, level sensing, proximity detection.

Function: Measures the angle or tilt concerning gravity or other reference. Common applications:Robotics, aerospace control systems, gaming controllers.

Function: Detects infrared radiation from objects, particularly body heat, often to detect motion. Common applications: Security systems, automatic lighting, energy-efficient appliances.

Function: Detects the presence and strength of a magnetic field.Common applications:Electronic compasses, anti-theft systems, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Function: Converts light rays into an electronic signal to measure physical quantities. Common applications:Spectroscopy, barcode readers, safety devices in elevators.

Function: Detects the presence of a user's touch. Common applications: Consumer electronics, industrial control panels, public information kiosks.