General mode of operation

Non-electrical measured variables are converted into electrical signals. These include, for example:

Force-torque sensors
Laser Sensors
Camera Sensors
Infrared sensors
Acoustic Sensors
Ultrasonic Sensors
Displacement Sensors
Magnetic Sensors
Encoders & Angle Encoders
Capacitive displacement sensors
Digital Probes
Velocity Sensors
Acceleration Sensors
Position Sensors