How can sensors help students understand the connection between software and the physical world?

Sensors help students understand the connection between **software instructions and the physical world** by allowing a robot to detect changes in its environment and respond through programmed commands. For example, a distance sensor can detect an obstacle, while the software tells the robot to stop or change direction. Students can see how **sensor input becomes data, software processes that data, and the robot produces a physical response**. This hands-on experience makes concepts such as inputs, conditions, algorithms, and automation easier to understand.