Computer Science GCSE
Interaction with sensors and actuators
What Interaction with sensors and actuators means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Interaction with sensors and actuators
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Reference: OCR
Reacting to inputs from sensors and driving parts such as a motor and valve in the physical world.
Topics that use Interaction with sensors and actuators
- Embedded systems (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Dedicated function
- Everyday control devices
- Fixed firmware
- Input–process–output
- Low cost and low power
- Sensors and actuators
- Firmware in ROM
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