Robotic sensors
Mechanical sensors, often based on human senses / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robotic sensors are used to estimate a robot's condition and environment. These signals are passed to a controller to enable appropriate behavior.[1][2]
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Sensors in robots are based on the functions of human sensory organs. Robots require extensive information about their environment in order to function effectively.