Sensors

Number of sensors and type of sensors depend on the type of robots and the need

ex.) A micromouse robot needs to find obstracle and distance of walls.

Every robot needs atleast one type sensor to work efficiently.It is necessary to select a best type of sensor for better performence of the robot.sensor are the ears and eyes of a robot.

ROBOTS USE VARIOUS SENSOR TO SENSE

• SOUND - hear the sound using mic
  • ELECTRO MAGMETIC WAVES - LIGHT,IR,UV,ETC
  • PRESSURE - to find the load that it carries
  • DISTANCE - finding the distance between object and itself usin IR
  • OBSTRACLE - similar to distance sensor but it does not return values
  • TOUCH - to feel the human touch by contacts like switches
  • POSITION - gps postioning
  • VELOCITY - like a automobile speed o meter
  • DIRECTION - like a compass
  • HEAT - like a thermometer
  • GAS - function as a nose for robot
  • COLOUR - as an eye for robot like cams
  • HUMIDITY - to find moisture in air
  • MOTION - to find moving objects