A tuning fork was pressed against the points on the chest to assess patients ability to detect vibration.

Stretch-activated ion channels have been shown to detect vibration, pressure, stretch, touch, sounds, tastes, smell, heat, volume, and vision.

The patient was able to discern between sharp and dull stimuli and detect vibration at 19 of the 20 points selected for testing.

These hairs help it to detect vibration in the soil.

Marines used seismic sensors that can detect vibrations underground.