The Star Wars BB-8 robot
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The control of a BB-8 robot involves sensing acceleration and orientation. Springs, piezoelectric crystals and capacitors can all be used in accelerometers. Conservation of angular momentum underlies the operation of gyroscopes, which are used to sense orientation.
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