1.16.1. Types of Sensors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do proximity sensors detect?

   Hint

   Think about how robots avoid harm.

2. 2.

   What type of sensors use sound waves to measure distance?

   Hint

   Consider how sonar works.

3. 3.

   What does a proximity sensor do?

   • Measures distance
   • Detects light
   • Detects objects

   Hint

   Think of robots avoiding obstacles.

4. 4.

   True or False: Infrared sensors can be used for distance measurement.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What type of measurement are they primarily known for?

5. 5.

   Design a robot that needs to navigate through an area with various obstacles. Which sensors would you choose and why?

   Hint

   Consider the robot's task and what it needs to do to interact safely.

6. 6.

   Create a scenario where an accelerometer is critical for a specific application in robotics. Explain its function in that scenario.

   Hint

   Think about how motion impacts the device's operation.