noun
- devices that detect and respond to physical stimuli such as light, heat, sound, pressure, magnetism, or motion
Examples
- The car’s sensors automatically turn on the headlights when it gets dark.
- Motion sensors in the hallway activate the security lights.
- The smartphone uses various sensors to detect orientation and movement.
- Temperature sensors monitor the engine’s heat levels.
- Smoke sensors in the building alert occupants to potential fires.
- The robot’s sensors help it navigate around obstacles.
- Medical sensors can track a patient’s vital signs continuously.