import type { JsonValue, Struct } from '@bufbuild/protobuf';
import type { Resource } from '../../types';
/** Represents a physical sensing device that can provide measurement readings. */
export interface Sensor extends Resource {
    /**
     * Return the readings of a sensor.
     *
     * @example
     *
     * ```ts
     * const sensor = new VIAM.SensorClient(machine, 'my_sensor');
     *
     * // Get the readings of a sensor.
     * const readings = await sensor.getReadings();
     * ```
     *
     * For more information, see [Sensor
     * API](https://docs.viam.com/dev/reference/apis/components/sensor/#getreadings).
     */
    getReadings(extra?: Struct): Promise<Record<string, JsonValue>>;
}