Sensors & Actuators Flashcards
1
Q
What do sensors do?
A
Monitor changes in the environment
2
Q
What do actuators do?
A
Turn electrical, mechanical & environmental signals into physical movement
3
Q
What are the 4 types of sensors & actuators?
A
Analogue (continuous signals)
Digital (discrete signals)
Active
Passive
4
Q
What are some applications of sensors and actuators?
A
Switching systems
Proximity sensing
Laser sensing
Vision systems
