sensors

plural of sensor
as in detectors
a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal the cat accidentally triggered the motion sensor, which set off the alarm

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Recent Examples of sensors The camera uses upgraded imaging sensors to keep footage in full color using available ambient light before automatically switching to black-and-white night vision when conditions become extremely dark. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The same sensors let humans physically teach the robot new tasks. New Atlas, 27 July 2026 Acoustic sensors can detect frequencies beyond human hearing, helping the robot identify potential gas leaks. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 But even then, the sensors only measure static points spaced throughout the city. Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
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detectors
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  • On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The next steps include incorporating additional on-chip components, improving performance, and expanding the platform into larger arrays of terahertz sources and detectors.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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