as in detector
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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Their infrared sensors detect heat, while finely tuned smoke receptors in their antennae guide them toward the source of the flames.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Of course, additional trims add equipment, with highlights in the S trim including keyless entry and push-button start, synthetic leather upholstery, a wireless device charging pad and front and rear parking sensors.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Intelligent navigation: Equipped with high-accuracy sensors, the D9 creates real-time 3D semantic maps of its surroundings.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
The images on the right of the pairs have been taken without the infrared sensor.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Of course, additional trims add equipment, with highlights in the S trim including keyless entry and push-button start, synthetic leather upholstery, a wireless device charging pad and front and rear parking sensors.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Intelligent navigation: Equipped with high-accuracy sensors, the D9 creates real-time 3D semantic maps of its surroundings.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
The images on the right of the pairs have been taken without the infrared sensor.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Sensor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensor. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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