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The document discusses Arduino sensors, their applications in various fields like environmental monitoring, robotics, automation, and examples of common sensors like temperature, light, ultrasonic, and motion sensors. Arduino sensors detect physical phenomena and convert it into electrical signals to be analyzed by a microcontroller.

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The document discusses Arduino sensors, their applications in various fields like environmental monitoring, robotics, automation, and examples of common sensors like temperature, light, ultrasonic, and motion sensors. Arduino sensors detect physical phenomena and convert it into electrical signals to be analyzed by a microcontroller.

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CPE 322 – Arduino Sensor Types and Applications  Transportation: Sensors such as GPS,

accelerometer, and gyroscope can be used in


Arduino sensors are instruments designed to identify
transportation systems like cars, drones, and
and quantify a particular type of physical occurrence,
robots to determine position and movement.
such as temperature, light, sound, or movement. These
 Entertainment: Sensors such as capacitive touch
sensors find their application in diverse fields ranging
and proximity sensors can be used to create
from simple pastime projects to industrial and
interactive experiences and games.
commercial systems. By leveraging the Arduino
microcontroller platform, these sensors can be easily Examples of Arduino Sensors:
integrated and regulated in electronic projects.
Here are a few examples of sensors that can be used
Arduino sensor is typically composed of a sensing with an Arduino board:
element that detects a specific physical phenomenon
and converts it into an electrical signal. The signal is  Temperature and humidity sensor
then analyzed by the microcontroller, which can be  Light sensor
coded using the Arduino IDE to execute a particular  Ultrasonic sensor
action based on the sensor's findings.  PIR (Passive Infrared) motion sensor:
 Pressure sensor
Applications of Arduino Sensors:  Accelerometer
Arduino sensors can be used in a variety of applications,  Gyroscope
including:  Magnetometer
 Sound sensor
 Environmental monitoring: Sensors such as  GPS
temperature, humidity, and air quality sensors  Gas sensor
can be used to monitor and control the  IR remote control receiver
conditions in a room or building.  Touch sensor
 Robotics: Sensors such as accelerometers,  Proximity sensor
gyroscopes, and proximity sensors can be used
to give robots a sense of their surroundings and It's worth noting that some sensors may require
help them navigate. additional components like resistors and capacitors to
 Automation: Sensors such as motion sensors work properly with the Arduino. Also, some sensors may
and infrared sensors can be used to automate require a library to be installed on the Arduino IDE to be
lights, fans, and other devices in a home or able to communicate with the board. These are just a
office. few examples of the many sensors available for use with
 Agriculture: Sensors such as soil moisture, an Arduino board. The specific sensor used will depend
temperature, and light sensors can be used to on the requirements of the application.
monitor the health of plants, and to control
irrigation and lighting systems.
 Industrial Control: Sensors such as pressure,
flow, and level sensors can be used to measure
and control various industrial processes.
 Health monitoring: Sensors such as heart rate
and blood oxygen sensors can be used to
monitor the health of patients and to alert
caregivers when a patient's condition changes.
 Safety and security: Sensors such as ultrasonic
and infrared sensors can be used to detect
motion and trigger alarms in case of intrusion.

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