What are gps sensors?

A GPS sensor is like a super-smart map inside your phone or car that tells you where you are and how to get somewhere else.

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek in a big park, and someone gives you a tiny map that updates every time you take a step. That’s kind of what a GPS sensor does, it helps your phone or car know exactly where it is by talking to special satellites far up in space.

Think of the sky as having some really smart friends who are always watching over you. These friends, called satellites, send messages down to your phone or car. Your GPS sensor listens for these messages and uses them to figure out where it is, just like how you might use clues from a friend to find a hidden toy.

The more satellites that send messages, the better your GPS sensor can tell you where you are, so you know when to turn left or right on your way home.