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Sensors are devices that measure changes in physical quantities such as humidity and temperature or detect events such as movements. If the sensors are integrated in a feedback system, the measured variables can be used to automatically monitor or control processes.
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Hoyer, P. (2009). Sensor systems. In: Bullinger, HJ. (eds) Technology Guide. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88546-7_22
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