Sensors

A gyroscope and accelerometers are helpful for building robots that balance. Those can be segway-like robots on two wheels. But also if you're replicating gait in a robot, gyroscope and accelerometer is necessary to make the robot stand upright.

Tutorial: Gyroscope and Accelerometer (GY-521/MPU6050) with Arduino | UATS A&S #12

MPU9250 module with Arduino Tutorials -Accelerometer, gyroscope and Magnetometer sensor

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