Brillhart says no matter what the challenge, the latest robots will include more than one sensor. "I want them to understand how to use sensors and how they make life a little easier," he says.

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Modern robotic systems—in drones or autonomous vehicles, for example—use a variety of sensors, ranging from cameras and accelerometers to GPS modules. To date, their correct integration has ...