8.1.2 - Based on Contact Type
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What is a contact sensor?
💡 Hint: Think of sensors that touch other objects.
Give an example of a non-contact sensor.
💡 Hint: What kind of sensors do not touch objects?
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What defines a contact sensor?
💡 Hint: Consider which sensors need to physically touch.
Non-contact sensors use what type of technology?
💡 Hint: Focus on how they interact with objects.
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You are tasked to design a robotic system for warehouse inventory tracking. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using contact versus non-contact sensors in your design, providing at least two advantages for each.
💡 Hint: Think about the environment and what items are handled.
In what scenarios might it be advantageous to integrate both contact and non-contact sensors in a single robotic system? Provide specific examples and their functions.
💡 Hint: Consider production lines and safety protocols.
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