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	'''Sensors''' are essential components of mechanical beings, especially [[Transformer]]s, serving a wide variety of functions and feeding a mechanoid information about the environment around it. Most Transformers are built with a set of standard senses—optic, audio, olfactory, tactile, short-range radio-wave transmission, electrical sensitivity, and magnetic sensitivity are common in some universes <ref name="TFU">[[Streetwise (G1)\|Streetwise]]'s ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profile, also restated in [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]'s [http://web.archive.org/web/20050207014538/http://www.bwtf.com/binaltech/lambor/book/index.shtml Binaltech System Description]</ref>—but many have specialized sensor packages that are unique or rare, giving them special abilities that make them stand out.		'''Sensors''' are essential components of mechanical beings, especially [[Transformer]]s, serving a wide variety of functions and feeding a mechanoid information about the environment around it. Most Transformers are built with a set of standard senses—optic, audio, olfactory, tactile, short-range radio-wave transmission, electrical sensitivity, and magnetic sensitivity are common in some universes <ref name="TFU">[[Streetwise (G1)\|Streetwise]]'s ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|]]'' profile, also restated in [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]'s [http://web.archive.org/web/20050207014538/http://www.bwtf.com/binaltech/lambor/book/index.shtml Binaltech System Description]</ref>—but many have specialized sensor packages that are unique or rare, giving them special abilities that make them stand out.

	==Sensor types==		==Sensor types==
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	Audio Sensors are a component of [[Transformer]] anatomy that allows them to hear sounds in their environment. Some are more acute than others, allowing recording of normally inaudible frequencies.		Audio Sensors are a component of [[Transformer]] anatomy that allows them to hear sounds in their environment. Some are more acute than others, allowing recording of normally inaudible frequencies.

	As part of a demonstration of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]], [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] transformed into his alternate form allowing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Grimlock]] to practice his fine tuned laser breath to start up Blaster's music. [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] told Blaster to stop the music as it was so loud that it was fusing his audio sensors. {{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} Later, Blaster sent the Autobots the music from the rock concert that he, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Spike Witwicky]], and [[Carly]] were attending. [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Jazz]] was the only one who seemed to enjoy it, whereas [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus]] and the others were nearly overcome in pain. {{storylink\|Blaster Blues}}		As part of a demonstration of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]], [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] transformed into his alternate form allowing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Grimlock]] to practice his fine tuned laser breath to start up Blaster's music. [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] told Blaster to stop the music as it was so loud that it was fusing his audio sensors. {{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} Later, Blaster sent the Autobots the music from the rock concert that he, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Spike Witwicky]], and [[Carly (G1)\|Carly]] were attending. [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Jazz]] was the only one who seemed to enjoy it, whereas [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus]] and the others were nearly overcome in pain. {{storylink\|Blaster Blues}}

	[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] noted he possesses enhanced audio sensors, presumably in regard to his fellow Transformers. It is not explained how they were enhanced. {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}}		[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] noted he possesses enhanced audio sensors, presumably in regard to his fellow Transformers. It is not explained how they were enhanced. {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}}
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	===Targeting sensors===		===Targeting sensors===
	Targeting sensors are sensors which help a Transformer locate and identify a hostile entity. While hunting Autobots through a haze of dirt underwater, [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]]'s targeting sensors managed to locate a body within the haze. Pleased his sensors had succeeded, he threw a punch with full force... hitting [[Blitzwing (Animated)\|Blitzwing]]. Apparently, his targeting sensors had failed him. {{storylink\|Lost and Found (~~episode~~)\|Lost and Found}}		Targeting sensors are sensors which help a Transformer locate and identify a hostile entity. While hunting Autobots through a haze of dirt underwater, [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]]'s targeting sensors managed to locate a body within the haze. Pleased his sensors had succeeded, he threw a punch with full force... hitting [[Blitzwing (Animated)\|Blitzwing]]. Apparently, his targeting sensors had failed him. {{storylink\|Lost and Found (Animated)\|Lost and Found}}

	===Surveillance packages===		===Surveillance packages===
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* In the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], Transformer optical sensors were conventionally colored blue for the Autobots and red for the Decepticons, regardless of the toy's coloring. This practice was revived for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)\|Transformers Animated]]''. There [[Thrust (G1)\|were]] [[Shockwave (G1)\|some]] [[Swindle (Animated)\|exceptions]].		*In the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], Transformer optical sensors were conventionally colored blue for the Autobots and red for the Decepticons, regardless of the toy's coloring. This practice was revived for ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)\|Transformers Animated]]''. There [[Thrust (G1)\|were]] [[Shockwave (G1)\|some]] [[Swindle (Animated)\|exceptions]].
			*In an incredible coincidence, Transformer vision as depicted in the [[live-action film series]] exactly corresponds to the {{w\|CinemaScope}} aspect ratio used in the films.
	* In an incredible coincidence, Transformer vision as depicted in the [[live-action film series]] exactly corresponds to the {{w\|CinemaScope}} aspect ratio used in the films.

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	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

	~~{{spoiler\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|July 10 2025}}~~
	[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}		[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}

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	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

			{{spoiler\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|July 10 2025}}
	[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}		[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}

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	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

	[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|''Transformers'' #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|''Transformers'' #21}}		[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}

	===Targeting sensors===		===Targeting sensors===

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	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

			[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|''Transformers'' #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|''Transformers'' #21}}

	===Targeting sensors===		===Targeting sensors===

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	[[File:Rotf-megatron-tank0..JPG\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Megatron forgoes basic safety to see his enemies quake.]]		[[File:Rotf-megatron-tank0..JPG\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Megatron forgoes basic safety to see his enemies quake.]]
	How Transformers "see" in their alternate forms has only been briefly touched on, however. In one story, it is explained that Transformers have some form of a linked visual network throughout their alternate form, whereas in other cases everyone is just drawn with big googly eyes inside their [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] headlights. {{storylink\|Career Day}} {{storylink\|The Great Car Rally}} [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] has his head exposed in his tank mode, which allows him to see his opponents and decreases his reaction time.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> Though since headshots are fatal in the movie universe, one must question the tactical viability of this.		How Transformers "see" in their alternate forms has only been briefly touched on, however. In one story, it is explained that Transformers have some form of a linked visual network throughout their alternate form, whereas in other cases everyone is just drawn with big googly eyes inside their [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] headlights.{{storylink\|Career Day}} {{storylink\|The Great Car Rally}} In the case of [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]], the eyes of his dinobird mode ''are'' the windows of his space shuttle mode, so presumably they function the same way in vehicle mode. [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] has his head exposed in his tank mode, which allows him to see his opponents and decreases his reaction time.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> Though since headshots are fatal in the movie universe, one must question the tactical viability of this.

	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

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	[[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] had a distinctive odor about him. [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] said that it smelled like "vile corruption, a whiff of festering putrefication". Interestingly, it smelled just like the {{w\|limburger cheese\|limburger}} sandwich that [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] had just eaten. {{storylink\|The Low Road}}		[[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] had a distinctive odor about him. [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] said that it smelled like "vile corruption, a whiff of festering putrefication". Interestingly, it smelled just like the {{w\|limburger cheese\|limburger}} sandwich that [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] had just eaten. {{storylink\|The Low Road}}

	Some Cybertronians from the [[~~Movie~~ (franchise)\|2007 film continuity]] appear to have olfactory sensors. [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]]'s were powerful enough to detect variation in the pheromone levels of [[Sam Witwicky\|some]]. [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] also noted that he could smell the same fleshling. Whether it was the pheromone levels or something else that Megatron detected is currently unknown. {{storylink\|Transformers (film)\|Transformers}} When hunting [[Demolishor (ROTF)\|Demolishor]] in [[Shanghai]], [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] commented that he could smell the Decepticon close by whilst seemingly sniffing the air. {{storylink\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen}}		Some Cybertronians from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)\|2007 film continuity]] appear to have olfactory sensors. [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]]'s were powerful enough to detect variation in the pheromone levels of [[Sam Witwicky\|some]]. [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] also noted that he could smell the same fleshling. Whether it was the pheromone levels or something else that Megatron detected is currently unknown. {{storylink\|Transformers (film)\|Transformers}} When hunting [[Demolishor (ROTF)\|Demolishor]] in [[Shanghai]], [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] commented that he could smell the Decepticon close by whilst seemingly sniffing the air. {{storylink\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen}}

	Cybertronians in the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]] universe have been shown to possess olfactory sensors, much to [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl's]] dismay when he was on trash cleanup duty. {{storylink\|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}		Cybertronians in the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]] universe have been shown to possess olfactory sensors, much to [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl's]] dismay when he was on trash cleanup duty. {{storylink\|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}

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	Olfactory sensors are a sensor unit used to detect the scents of others. It is very common in animal based [[Transformer]]s. [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] possessed one of the most powerful olfactory sensors. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} The [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Grimlock]] possessed olfactory sensors which were powerful enough to smell [[Dinosaur transform static]]. {{storylink\|Thief in the Night}}		Olfactory sensors are a sensor unit used to detect the scents of others. It is very common in animal based [[Transformer]]s. [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] possessed one of the most powerful olfactory sensors. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} The [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Grimlock]] possessed olfactory sensors which were powerful enough to smell [[Dinosaur transform static]]. {{storylink\|Thief in the Night}}

	After the [[Great Upgrade]] from [[Autobot]] to [[Maximal]], olfactory sensors were included among sensor units. [[Silverbolt (BW)\|Silverbolt]] had impressive olfactory sensors. When Ravage entered the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', he was able to smell Ravage, but was unable to pinpoint exactly where he was. {{storylink\|The Agenda (Part 1)}}		After the [[Great Upgrade]] from [[Autobot]] to [[Maximal]], olfactory sensors were included among sensor units. [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] had impressive olfactory sensors. When Ravage entered the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', he was able to smell Ravage, but was unable to pinpoint exactly where he was. {{storylink\|The Agenda (Part 1)}}

	While searching for [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]], [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] detected him, saying he caught the stink of an "unnatural"...[[Dinobot II\|present company]] excluded, of course. Later, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] was able to smell [[Dinobot II]] coming. {{storylink\|Feral Scream Part 2}}		While searching for [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]], [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] detected him, saying he caught the stink of an "unnatural"...[[Dinobot II\|present company]] excluded, of course. Later, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] was able to smell [[Dinobot II]] coming. {{storylink\|Feral Scream Part 2}}

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	[[File:Rotf-megatron-tank0..JPG\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Megatron forgoes basic safety to see his enemies quake.]]		[[File:Rotf-megatron-tank0..JPG\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Megatron forgoes basic safety to see his enemies quake.]]
	How Transformers "see" in their alternate forms has only been briefly touched on, however. In one story, it is explained that Transformers have some form of a linked visual network throughout their alternate form, whereas in other cases everyone is just drawn with big googly eyes inside their [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] headlights. {{storylink\|Career Day}} {{storylink\|The Great Car Rally}} [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] has his head exposed in his tank mode, which allows him to see his opponents and decreases his reaction time.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> Though since headshots are fatal in the movie universe, one must question the tactical viability of this.		How Transformers "see" in their alternate forms has only been briefly touched on, however. In one story, it is explained that Transformers have some form of a linked visual network throughout their alternate form, whereas in other cases everyone is just drawn with big googly eyes inside their [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] headlights. {{storylink\|Career Day}} {{storylink\|The Great Car Rally}} [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] has his head exposed in his tank mode, which allows him to see his opponents and decreases his reaction time.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> Though since headshots are fatal in the movie universe, one must question the tactical viability of this.

			After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

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	[[Heatwave (RB)\|Heatwave]]'s olfactory sensors are capable of smelling a full diaper from great distance. {{storylink\|Four Bots and a Baby}}		[[Heatwave (RB)\|Heatwave]]'s olfactory sensors are capable of smelling a full diaper from great distance. {{storylink\|Four Bots and a Baby}}

	[[Minimus Ambus]] tapped the side of his nose to recalibrate his olfactory sensors, apparently to dampen the smell of the long-distance [[space bridge]].		[[Minimus Ambus]] tapped the side of his nose to recalibrate his olfactory sensors, apparently to dampen the smell of the long-distance [[space bridge]]. {{storylink\|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

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	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

	~~{{spoiler\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|July 10 2025}}~~
	[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}		[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}

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	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

			{{spoiler\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|July 10 2025}}
	[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}		[[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe\|A different Megatron]] suffered damage to both of his optical sensors {{storylink\|Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story}}, and remained blind until [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe\|Laserbeak]] found him. Megatron ripped out cabling from Laserbeak’s optical sensors and wired them into his own empty sockets, enabling him to see again through Laserbeak’s eyes {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 16\|Transformers #16}} until both of them were able to be repaired. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 21\|Transformers #21}}

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	[[File:Rotf-megatron-tank0..JPG\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Megatron forgoes basic safety to see his enemies quake.]]		[[File:Rotf-megatron-tank0..JPG\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Megatron forgoes basic safety to see his enemies quake.]]
	How Transformers "see" in their alternate forms has only been briefly touched on, however. In one story, it is explained that Transformers have some form of a linked visual network throughout their alternate form, whereas in other cases everyone is just drawn with big googly eyes inside their [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] headlights. {{storylink\|Career Day}} {{storylink\|The Great Car Rally}} [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] has his head exposed in his tank mode, which allows him to see his opponents and decreases his reaction time.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> Though since headshots are fatal in the movie universe, one must question the tactical viability of this.		How Transformers "see" in their alternate forms has only been briefly touched on, however. In one story, it is explained that Transformers have some form of a linked visual network throughout their alternate form, whereas in other cases everyone is just drawn with big googly eyes inside their [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] headlights.{{storylink\|Career Day}} {{storylink\|The Great Car Rally}} In the case of [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]], the eyes of his dinobird mode ''are'' the windows of his space shuttle mode, so presumably they function the same way in vehicle mode. [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] has his head exposed in his tank mode, which allows him to see his opponents and decreases his reaction time.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref> Though since headshots are fatal in the movie universe, one must question the tactical viability of this.

	After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}		After sacrificing his optics to escape from a Decepticon prison, [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)\|Perceptor]] used his other sensors and scanners to simulate sight. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink\|The Sleeper}}

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	[[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] had a distinctive odor about him. [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] said that it smelled like "vile corruption, a whiff of festering putrefication". Interestingly, it smelled just like the {{w\|limburger cheese\|limburger}} sandwich that [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] had just eaten. {{storylink\|The Low Road}}		[[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] had a distinctive odor about him. [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] said that it smelled like "vile corruption, a whiff of festering putrefication". Interestingly, it smelled just like the {{w\|limburger cheese\|limburger}} sandwich that [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] had just eaten. {{storylink\|The Low Road}}

	Some Cybertronians from the [[~~Movie~~ (franchise)\|2007 film continuity]] appear to have olfactory sensors. [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]]'s were powerful enough to detect variation in the pheromone levels of [[Sam Witwicky\|some]]. [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] also noted that he could smell the same fleshling. Whether it was the pheromone levels or something else that Megatron detected is currently unknown. {{storylink\|Transformers (film)\|Transformers}} When hunting [[Demolishor (ROTF)\|Demolishor]] in [[Shanghai]], [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] commented that he could smell the Decepticon close by whilst seemingly sniffing the air. {{storylink\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen}}		Some Cybertronians from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)\|2007 film continuity]] appear to have olfactory sensors. [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]]'s were powerful enough to detect variation in the pheromone levels of [[Sam Witwicky\|some]]. [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] also noted that he could smell the same fleshling. Whether it was the pheromone levels or something else that Megatron detected is currently unknown. {{storylink\|Transformers (film)\|Transformers}} When hunting [[Demolishor (ROTF)\|Demolishor]] in [[Shanghai]], [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] commented that he could smell the Decepticon close by whilst seemingly sniffing the air. {{storylink\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen}}

	Cybertronians in the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]] universe have been shown to possess olfactory sensors, much to [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl's]] dismay when he was on trash cleanup duty. {{storylink\|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}		Cybertronians in the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]] universe have been shown to possess olfactory sensors, much to [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl's]] dismay when he was on trash cleanup duty. {{storylink\|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}

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	Olfactory sensors are a sensor unit used to detect the scents of others. It is very common in animal based [[Transformer]]s. [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] possessed one of the most powerful olfactory sensors. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} The [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Grimlock]] possessed olfactory sensors which were powerful enough to smell [[Dinosaur transform static]]. {{storylink\|Thief in the Night}}		Olfactory sensors are a sensor unit used to detect the scents of others. It is very common in animal based [[Transformer]]s. [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] possessed one of the most powerful olfactory sensors. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} The [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Grimlock]] possessed olfactory sensors which were powerful enough to smell [[Dinosaur transform static]]. {{storylink\|Thief in the Night}}

	After the [[Great Upgrade]] from [[Autobot]] to [[Maximal]], olfactory sensors were included among sensor units. [[Silverbolt (BW)\|Silverbolt]] had impressive olfactory sensors. When Ravage entered the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', he was able to smell Ravage, but was unable to pinpoint exactly where he was. {{storylink\|The Agenda (Part 1)}}		After the [[Great Upgrade]] from [[Autobot]] to [[Maximal]], olfactory sensors were included among sensor units. [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] had impressive olfactory sensors. When Ravage entered the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', he was able to smell Ravage, but was unable to pinpoint exactly where he was. {{storylink\|The Agenda (Part 1)}}

	While searching for [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]], [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] detected him, saying he caught the stink of an "unnatural"...[[Dinobot II\|present company]] excluded, of course. Later, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] was able to smell [[Dinobot II]] coming. {{storylink\|Feral Scream Part 2}}		While searching for [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]], [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] detected him, saying he caught the stink of an "unnatural"...[[Dinobot II\|present company]] excluded, of course. Later, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] was able to smell [[Dinobot II]] coming. {{storylink\|Feral Scream Part 2}}