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  • $\begingroup$ Why do you only want to use solid state sensors? $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 20, 2019 at 19:56
  • $\begingroup$ I plan to use the robots in a very harsh environment and the less moving parts the better. $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 20, 2019 at 22:17
  • $\begingroup$ I'm not sure if we have the same understanding of the term. You propose a 'continuously rotating servo' so you already have large moving parts. And do you really have a 'very harsh environment', or do you only simulate one? $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 21, 2019 at 8:53
  • $\begingroup$ I can make it work now, but the plan is for a lunar rover. I want to replace the rotating part with a solid state one since it's a critical part and probable source of failure. $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 21, 2019 at 13:29
  • $\begingroup$ You can go low tech with IR emitters and retroflective tape with IR sensors. $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 21, 2019 at 13:29