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# Detection Component
The Detection Component gives AI the ability to detect other targets and players.
## Using the Detection Component
The Detection Component gives AI the ability to detect other targets and players. This is done by setting which layers an AI sees as targets. An AI can then determine how to react to detected targets by relying on its Faction Relation.
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