Open AccessA Novel Compact Multi-Axis Force Sensor
Author(s) -
Yash Gujarati,
Ravindra Thamma
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal emerging technology and advanced engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2250-2459
DOI - 10.46338/ijetae1220_01
Subject(s) - strain gauge , torque , data acquisition , repeatability , finite element method , measure (data warehouse) , calibration , computer science , robotic arm , engineering , simulation , mechanical engineering , structural engineering , physics , mathematics , statistics , quantum mechanics , database , thermodynamics , operating system
This paper presents the development of a sixaxis force/torque (FTS) sensor using crossbeams for a robotic arm. The sensor produced in this paper is a new unique design that was developed under rigorous trial and testing using finite element analysis (FEA) at every stage of development. Additionally, the FTS presented uses strain gauge technology and data-acquisition (DAQ) to measure and record forces in Fx, Fy, and Fz direction along with torque in Mx, My, and Mz direction. FTS was tested, calibrated, and fitted on a robotic arm to test its accuracy and repeatability