forcesensor
nounUK /ˈfɔːs ˌsɛnsə/
US /ˈfɔːrs ˌsɛnsər/
A tool that feels how hard something is pushing or pulling.
The robot's force sensor told it to stop squeezing the ball so tightly.
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2. A device in a game controller that detects how hard you press a button.
The controller's force sensor makes the car speed up the harder you press.
3. A part in a machine that checks how much weight is on it.
The scale uses a force sensor to show how heavy the box is.
4. A tool that helps a robot know when it is touching something.
With its force sensor, the robot arm gently picked up the egg.