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    The Role of Sensors: Robot’s ‘Senses’

                                                  Vision                        Communication
                      CMOS image sensor  IR sensor  Micromirror                                  Oscillators, Tuner, Switches, & Filter

                                                   Position                          Vision Focus
                                                                                                    Digital Actuators & Endoscopes
                        Linear Encoders & Accelerometer

                                              Sound                                        Smell
                                                                                                       Gas & Odour sensors
                                Microphone
                                                                                               Taste

                                      Speech                                                          Humidity & Temperature sensor
                         Micro Speaker
                                                                                             Pressure
                                                                                                        Pressure sensors
                                         Touch
                        Force & Haptic sensors
                                                                                          Electrical
                                                                                                    Electrical sensors

                  Just as our senses allow us to interact with the world, sensors are crucial for robots to perceive their environment.
                  Without sensors, a robot would be “blind” and “deaf,” unable to react to changes around it.

                                                     Robots Have Explored the Deep Ocean More Than Humans
                                           The deep ocean is one of Earth’s most unexplored frontiers, with crushing pressure
                                           and darkness that make it impossible for humans to dive very far. Robots like ROVs
                            BRAINY
                             FACT        (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) explore
                                        these regions instead. They’ve discovered new species, mapped the ocean floor, and even
                                         found shipwrecks lost for centuries. With AI guiding their navigation, underwater robots
                                                   are humanity’s key to unlocking the mysteries of our own planet.

                  What are Sensors?

                  Sensors are electronic devices that detect and measure physical quantities or events in the environment and convert
                  them into electrical signals that the robot’s control system can understand. Think of them as the robot’s eyes, ears, and
                  touch.
                  Types of Sensors and Their Applications

                  Robots use a variety of sensors, often in combination (a concept known as sensor fusion) to get a complete picture of
                  their surroundings.
                  Vision Sensors (Cameras)

                      Function: These are like the robot’s eyes. They capture images or videos, providing rich visual information about the
                  u
                      environment.

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