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
Onboard CPUs and GPUs, reinforcement learning (RL), physics engines, proprioception, computer vision with real-time object recognition, SLAM navigation, IMUs with gyros and accelerometers, tactile sensors, microcontrollers, servos, and batteries good for hours of runtime – the list goes on.
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Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
These virtual replicas of farmland integrate real-time data from sensors, drones, and weather stations to simulate crop growth, soil health, and environmental impacts.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Tactile sensors have become essential in robotics, prosthetics, wearable devices, and healthcare monitoring.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Beiyu Intelligent Technology By using visually accurate surrogate platforms, China's forces can collect targeting data, train sensors, and refine engagement procedures designed to neutralize those systems.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Motion sensors detect movement in front of the lens, sending a push notification to your phone.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The diffuser failed a few minutes after launch, when sensors detected a pressure drop in the main methane tank and a pressure increase in the ship's nose cone just above the tank, Ars reports.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
The sensors detect subtle movements made by the wearer.
—Mack Degeurin Aug 21, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
The findings collected from data sensors across the Sierra reinforced what was observed by the Department of Water Resources’ first survey of the water year at Phillips Station in El Dorado County.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
These virtual replicas of farmland integrate real-time data from sensors, drones, and weather stations to simulate crop growth, soil health, and environmental impacts.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Tactile sensors have become essential in robotics, prosthetics, wearable devices, and healthcare monitoring.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Beiyu Intelligent Technology By using visually accurate surrogate platforms, China's forces can collect targeting data, train sensors, and refine engagement procedures designed to neutralize those systems.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Motion sensors detect movement in front of the lens, sending a push notification to your phone.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The diffuser failed a few minutes after launch, when sensors detected a pressure drop in the main methane tank and a pressure increase in the ship's nose cone just above the tank, Ars reports.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
The sensors detect subtle movements made by the wearer.
—Mack Degeurin Aug 21, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
The findings collected from data sensors across the Sierra reinforced what was observed by the Department of Water Resources’ first survey of the water year at Phillips Station in El Dorado County.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensors
detectors
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When SPHEREx takes pictures of the sky, the light is sent to six detectors that can capture different wavelengths of light, or exposures.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Figure 4 shows how these detectors operate within a larger safety framework.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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