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A MEMS (microelectrical-mechanical system) gyroscope is a device that is used for measuring orientation. Accelerometers can perform a similar function when they are stationary by measuring the components on each axis of Earth's gravitational field. However, if the accelerometer is experiencing acceleration other than gravity it will not be able to distinguish and consequently will not be able to determine orientation. This is where gyroscopes become useful. | A MEMS (microelectrical-mechanical system) gyroscope is a device that is used for measuring orientation. Accelerometers can perform a similar function when they are stationary by measuring the components on each axis of Earth's gravitational field. However, if the accelerometer is experiencing acceleration other than gravity it will not be able to distinguish and consequently will not be able to determine orientation. This is where gyroscopes become useful. | ||
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Introduction
A MEMS (microelectrical-mechanical system) gyroscope is a device that is used for measuring orientation. Accelerometers can perform a similar function when they are stationary by measuring the components on each axis of Earth's gravitational field. However, if the accelerometer is experiencing acceleration other than gravity it will not be able to distinguish and consequently will not be able to determine orientation. This is where gyroscopes become useful.
