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Inertial Measurement Unit

A sensor assembly that measures acceleration and angular motion, often using accelerometers and gyroscopes.

ConfirmedLast updated Aug 20, 2026Fuente ↗

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A sensor assembly that measures acceleration and angular motion, often using accelerometers and gyroscopes.

Acronym: IMU

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