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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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New to the Apple Watch lineup as of the Series 10 are underwater depth and water temperature sensors for tracking your aquatic activities.
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Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Its sensors include position, IMUs, torque, and temperature sensors across its joints, supplemented by 6D force-torque sensors for interaction and laser scanners for navigation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The robot is equipped with optical and distance sensors for autonomous movement, and its sensors and microphones feed into an AI system that enables it to respond dynamically to its environment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
With proximity sensors and algorithms that guarantee human-safe interactions, Optimus places a high priority on safety.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The robot’s arms are equipped with touch sensors for safe interaction with objects and people.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Data from both sensors are then combined, with the end result being, Tecno claims, clear still images of a fast moving subject.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Instead of collecting pixels frame-by-frame like traditional camera sensors, the EVS sensor captures motion data with a full dynamic process while the camera sensor captures still images and color information.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
These advanced skills were achieved using miniature high-torque servo actuators combined with sensitive multi-dimensional pressure sensors, enabling exceptional hand dexterity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Its sensors include position, IMUs, torque, and temperature sensors across its joints, supplemented by 6D force-torque sensors for interaction and laser scanners for navigation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The robot is equipped with optical and distance sensors for autonomous movement, and its sensors and microphones feed into an AI system that enables it to respond dynamically to its environment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
With proximity sensors and algorithms that guarantee human-safe interactions, Optimus places a high priority on safety.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The robot’s arms are equipped with touch sensors for safe interaction with objects and people.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Data from both sensors are then combined, with the end result being, Tecno claims, clear still images of a fast moving subject.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Instead of collecting pixels frame-by-frame like traditional camera sensors, the EVS sensor captures motion data with a full dynamic process while the camera sensor captures still images and color information.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
These advanced skills were achieved using miniature high-torque servo actuators combined with sensitive multi-dimensional pressure sensors, enabling exceptional hand dexterity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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