Sensors

By Mantas

Accelerometer

A sensor for measuring the acceleration of a moving or vibrating body.

Gyroscope

A device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction.

Camera

A device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals.

Touch Screen

A display device which allows the user to interact with a computer by touching areas on the screen.

Magnetometer

An instrument used for measuring magnetic forces, especially the earth's magnetism.

Barometer

an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.

Bluetooth

A standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

WI-FI

A facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.

Light Sensor

A Light Sensor is something that a robot can use to detect the current ambient light level

Thermometer

an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature

Air Humidity Sensor

is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere

Pedometer

an instrument for estimating the distance travelled on foot by recording the number of steps taken.

Rate Monitor

A heart rate monitor is a personal monitoring device that allows one to measure one's heart rate in real time or record the heart rate for later study

Fingertip sensor

Fingerprint recognition refers to the automated method of verifying a match between two human fingertips