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What is the primary factor to consider when deciding which sensors to use in a robot?
What is the primary factor to consider when deciding which sensors to use in a robot?
What is the main advantage of using a push button or contact switch sensor?
What is the main advantage of using a push button or contact switch sensor?
What is a limitation of using a push button or contact switch sensor?
What is a limitation of using a push button or contact switch sensor?
What is the main advantage of using a pressure sensor over a push button?
What is the main advantage of using a pressure sensor over a push button?
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What type of sensor is used to measure distances in air and is affected by the reflectivity of different materials?
What type of sensor is used to measure distances in air and is affected by the reflectivity of different materials?
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What is the primary advantage of a linear potentiometer?
What is the primary advantage of a linear potentiometer?
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What is a limitation of using an ultrasonic range finder sensor?
What is a limitation of using an ultrasonic range finder sensor?
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What is the main limitation of stretch and bend sensors?
What is the main limitation of stretch and bend sensors?
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What is the primary advantage of a stereo camera system?
What is the primary advantage of a stereo camera system?
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What type of sensor is typically used to measure the absolute position of an object?
What type of sensor is typically used to measure the absolute position of an object?
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What is a disadvantage of optical encoders?
What is a disadvantage of optical encoders?
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What type of sensor is typically used to measure a small angle or rotation?
What type of sensor is typically used to measure a small angle or rotation?
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What is a disadvantage of using an accelerometer sensor?
What is a disadvantage of using an accelerometer sensor?
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What is the principle behind an optical encoder?
What is the principle behind an optical encoder?
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What is a characteristic of mechanical encoders?
What is a characteristic of mechanical encoders?
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What is an advantage of using a light sensor?
What is an advantage of using a light sensor?
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What is the purpose of a sound sensor?
What is the purpose of a sound sensor?
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What is a limitation of using optical encoders?
What is a limitation of using optical encoders?
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What is the primary advantage of thermal sensors?
What is the primary advantage of thermal sensors?
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What is the main limitation of humidity sensors?
What is the main limitation of humidity sensors?
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What is the primary advantage of thermal cameras?
What is the primary advantage of thermal cameras?
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What type of sensor is used to measure the altitude of a UAV?
What type of sensor is used to measure the altitude of a UAV?
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What is the primary disadvantage of inexpensive gas sensors?
What is the primary disadvantage of inexpensive gas sensors?
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What type of sensor is used to detect magnets and magnetic fields?
What type of sensor is used to detect magnets and magnetic fields?
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What is a common limitation of magnetic sensors?
What is a common limitation of magnetic sensors?
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What technology is used in vibration sensors?
What technology is used in vibration sensors?
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What is the primary function of an RFID reader?
What is the primary function of an RFID reader?
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What is a disadvantage of using RFID tags?
What is a disadvantage of using RFID tags?
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What is a common shape of an RFID tag?
What is a common shape of an RFID tag?
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