as in detector
a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal
the cat accidentally triggered the motion sensor, which set off the alarm
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When out of sensor range, the lid will automatically close.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
The company spent $15 million installing sensors every 200 meters that observe and analyze road conditions and traffic flow in real time.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Waymo’s strategy involves a comprehensive suite of sensors, including lidar, radar, and optical cameras, which work together to ensure a multi-layered view of the driving environment.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
This model also comes with high-quality sensors, while the Optical Gen 3 switches have a life expectancy of a massive 90 million clicks.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
The company spent $15 million installing sensors every 200 meters that observe and analyze road conditions and traffic flow in real time.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Waymo’s strategy involves a comprehensive suite of sensors, including lidar, radar, and optical cameras, which work together to ensure a multi-layered view of the driving environment.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
This model also comes with high-quality sensors, while the Optical Gen 3 switches have a life expectancy of a massive 90 million clicks.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Sensor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensor. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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