How Gyroscopes Are Made and Their Role in Navigation Systems

Описание: Have you ever wondered how your phone knows when you turn it sideways—or how airplanes and spacecraft stay oriented without GPS? It all comes down to one elegant device: the gyroscope.
In this episode of History of Simple Things, we’ll explore how gyroscopes are made—from spinning mechanical rotors to chip-sized MEMS sensors—and uncover their crucial role in modern navigation systems, from planes and spacecraft to smartphones and cars.

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Timestamps
00:37 - What Is a Gyroscope?
01:18 - Angular Momentum: The Science Behind It
02:02 - How Mechanical Gyroscopes Are Made
03:18 - MEMS Gyroscopes: Micro Marvels
04:30 - Optical Gyroscopes: Light-Based Precision
05:28 - Gyroscopes in Navigation Systems
06:25 - Everyday Devices That Use Gyros
07:18 - Wrap-Up: The Unsung Hero of Motion


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