Ideas in this flowchart

• Sensors enable robots to process physical measurements as information.
• Sensors convert physical measurements into information a robot can process.
• Examples of robot sensors
• Ultrasonic sensors estimate distance.
• Infrared sensors detect proximity or lines.
• Cameras provide visual perception.
• LiDAR measures distances using laser light.
• Encoders measure wheel or joint rotation.
• IMUs measure acceleration and angular motion.
• Force sensors measure contact forces.
• Temperature sensors monitor heat.