Sensors are devices that can detect physical signals and convert them into electrical signals. Sensors can commonly detect phenomena such as biological, chemical, electric, electromagnetic, heat/temperature, magnetic, mechanical motion, optical, and radioactivity signals. Sensors are the input to a system, while actuators are the output. Basic electrochemical sensors work using a hydrophobic membrane that prevents the liquid electrolyte from leaking out. Sensor performance is determined by factors like sensitivity, selectivity, response time, and operating life, with operating life inversely related to performance factors. Sensors have applications in robotics, where robots use sensors, effectors, actuators, and controllers to operate arms, and in pacemakers, which are devices that