Robotics is advancing rapidly today, thanks to the Moore’s law and emerging algorithm. The advent of new sensor systems, although relatively few, also gave rise to a new horizon. For example, 3D lidars significantly accelerated the research and development of autonomous driving. From first principles, we research new and enabling sensing components and systems. Example sensing systems are new types of LiDARs, cameras, inertial measurement units, imaging sonic and ultrasonic sensors and their combinations. Besides the sensors at the front end, we also integrate these sensors into robotic systems to demonstrate the novelty and capabilities.