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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
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environment.

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