Six dimensional force sensor: a new weapon for enhancing the safety of human-machine interaction in industrial robots

In the increasingly developing field of industrial automation, industrial robots, as important execution tools, have attracted much attention to their safety issues in human-computer interaction. In recent years, with the widespread application of six dimensional force sensors, the safety of industrial robots in human-machine interaction has been significantly improved. Six dimensional force sensors, with their unique advantages, provide industrial robots with more precise and reliable force perception capabilities, effectively reducing safety risks in human-machine interaction processes.

A six dimensional force sensor is a high-precision device that can simultaneously measure the forces and moments acting on an object in three-dimensional space. It perceives the interaction force between industrial robots and the environment in real time through built-in piezoelectric materials, and converts this force information into digital signals for subsequent processing and analysis. This powerful perception ability enables industrial robots to more accurately understand the intentions of human operators, thereby achieving safer and more efficient collaboration in human-computer interaction.

In human-machine interaction, industrial robots often require close cooperation with human operators to complete various tasks together. However, due to the rigidity and strength advantages of industrial robots, once misoperation or collision occurs, it is likely to cause serious harm to human operators. The application of six dimensional force sensors effectively solves this problem.

Firstly, the six dimensional force sensor can sense the contact force between industrial robots and human operators in real-time. When industrial robots come into contact with human operators, sensors immediately provide feedback on the magnitude and direction of the contact force, enabling the industrial robot to respond quickly. By adjusting the motion trajectory and force of industrial robots, it is possible to avoid causing harm to human operators.

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Secondly, the six dimensional force sensor can also achieve force compliance control of industrial robots. Force compliance control is an advanced technology that perceives external forces and adjusts the motion status of industrial robots in real-time. Through the force sensing ability of the six dimensional force sensor, industrial robots can automatically adjust their motion trajectory and force according to the changes in human operator's force, achieving more natural and smooth human-machine interaction. This flexible control not only improves the work efficiency of industrial robots, but also greatly reduces safety risks in human-machine interaction processes.

In addition, the six dimensional force sensor also has a calibration function, which can regularly calibrate the measurement accuracy of the sensor to ensure its long-term stability. This calibration function enables the six axis force sensor to maintain high-precision measurement during long-term use, providing continuous and reliable safety guarantees for human-machine interaction.

The application of six dimensional force sensors in improving the safety of human-machine interaction in industrial robots has achieved significant results. Many companies have adopted six dimensional force sensors to improve the performance of industrial robots and enhance the safety of human-computer interaction. Meanwhile, with the continuous advancement of technology, the application of six dimensional force sensors in the field of human-machine interaction will also continue to expand, injecting new impetus into the development of industrial automation.

In summary, the six dimensional force sensor provides strong security for industrial robots in human-computer interaction due to its unique advantages. By sensing real-time force information, implementing force compliance control, and regular calibration, the six dimensional force sensor effectively reduces safety risks in human-machine interaction processes, contributing an important force to the development of industrial automation.


Post time: May-06-2024