Gyroscope
/ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/
noun — "sensing rotation so you know which way is up."
Gyroscope is a sensor or mechanical device that measures or maintains orientation and angular velocity based on the principles of angular momentum. In modern electronics, gyroscopes are primarily used in inertial navigation systems, robotics, smartphones, drones, and other platforms that require accurate motion detection without reliance on external references like GPS. They provide critical data for maintaining stability, tracking rotation, and enabling precise control in dynamic environments.
Light Emitting Diode
/ˌɛl iː ˈdiː/
n. "Semiconductor p-n junction emitting photons via electron-hole recombination unlike incandescent filaments."
LED, short for Light Emitting Diode, forward-biases GaN/AlGaInP junction dropping 2.8-3.4V while radiating 450-470nm blue light—phosphor conversion creates white CCT 2700-6500K as Stokes shift down-converts 30% energy to yellow filling spectrum gap. Contrasts OLED organic emissive layers by leveraging III-V epitaxy achieving 200lm/W efficacy; PWM dimming at 1-10kHz modulates 0-100% without color shift.
Space-Cadet Keyboard
/ˈspeɪs kædət ˈkiːbɔːrd/
n. "Baroque MIT Lisp-machine keyboard with enough modifier keys to make EMACS feel physically possible."
Internet of Things
/ˌaɪ-ō-ˈti/
n. “When your toaster starts talking to your thermostat, politely.”
IoT, short for Internet of Things, refers to the vast ecosystem of physical devices, sensors, appliances, and vehicles that are connected to the internet and can collect, send, and receive data. Unlike traditional computers or smartphones, IoT devices are embedded in everyday objects — from smart fridges and thermostats to industrial machinery and wearable health monitors.