Glossary / Electrical

sensors

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Too Afraid to Ask

Sensors are like the car’s eyes and ears; they sense things around it so the computer can understand what’s happening.

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Sensors are devices that detect and measure physical properties such as light, distance, or motion to provide data for vehicle systems.

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