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[[File:Robot sensors.jpg|thumb|right|size|300px|Types of [[robot]] sensors ([[Light]] and [[Sound]] sensors)]]

'''Robotic sensors''' are used to estimate a [[robot]]'s condition, and its environment. andThese passessignals thatare signalpassed to a robot controller in order to control robot functionality.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.robotstorehk.com/sensor.html | title=Automation and Robotics ( Robot Store ) | publisher=Robot Store (HK) | accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.active-robots.com/sensors | title=Robotics sensors (Active) | publisher=Active Robots | accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref>

'''Sensors''' in robots are based on the function of human sensory organs. For example, sensors are often intended to mimic the sensory functions of the eyes or skin. As such, terms like vision, tactile, and similar terms for other sensory functions are commonly used in discussion of robotic sensors. Robots, like humans, must gather extensive information about their environment in order to function effectively.