gyroscope

• Dispositivo que consiste en una rueda o rotor giratorio que mantiene su orientación independientemente del movimiento de su soporte, utilizado para navegación, estabilización y medición de velocidad angular.

A device consisting of a spinning wheel or rotor that maintains its orientation regardless of the movement of its mounting, used for navigation, stabilization, and measurement of angular velocity.

1. Spinning wheel deviceC1formalscientific

   A device consisting of a spinning wheel or rotor that maintains its orientation regardless of the movement of its mount, used for navigation or stabilization.

   Giróscopo

   • The gyroscope in the aircraft helps maintain stable flight.
   • Smartphones use a tiny gyroscope to detect screen orientation.
   • The ship's gyroscope kept it on course during the storm.

   Sinónimosgyro

2. Sensor for angular velocityB2formaltechnical

   A sensor that measures or maintains orientation and angular velocity, commonly used in electronic devices.

   Sensor de velocidad angular (giroscopio)

   • The gyroscope in the drone allows it to hover steadily.
   • Video game controllers use gyroscopes for motion sensing.
   • The robot's gyroscope helps it balance on two wheels.

   Sinónimosgyro