So they use optical for x and y sensing, and use sonic for z sensing. How do they get orientation? Patterns in the reflective material? It's not 1:1 unless they figure that out.
And why can't they use sonic for x, y, and z?
Some interesting ideas here, but I agree that this particular device looks over-engineered.
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