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Planetary Sample Collecting

As space exploration continues to grow and evolve, more robotic systems are created to collect samples of objects and materials on planetary surfaces. Robotic arms with sampling tools need to be tested for scooping, drilling, and collecting samples.


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Summary

  • Customer Need / Challenge

    As space exploration continues to grow and evolve, more robotic systems are created to collect samples of objects and materials on planetary surfaces. Robotic arms with sampling tools must be tested for scooping, drilling, and collecting samples.

  • Interface Solution

    Interface’s Model 6A40 6-Axis Load Cell can be installed between the flange and the sample collecting tool. When connected to the BX8-HD44 Data Acquisition, the customer can receive force and torque measurements when connected to their control system using BlueDAQ software.

  • Results

    Interface’s 6A40-6 Axis Load Cell could measure all forces and torques (Fx, Fʏ, Fz, Mx, Mʏ, Mz). The BXB-HD44 Data Acquisition could log, display, and graph measurements while sending scaled analog output signals for these axes to the customer’s robot control system.

Materials


  • 6A40 6-Axis Load Cell
  • BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System with included BlueDAQ software
  • Customer’s sample collecting robot and control system

How it Works


  1. The 6A40 6-Axis Load Cell is positioned between the flange and the grinder.
  2. 6A40 6-Axis Load Cell is linked to the BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System, which gathers force and torque measurement data.
  3. The customer connects the BX8’s analog outputs to their control system. This enables the customer to monitor, log, display, and graph these measurements. The results are sent to the customer’s control system via analog or digital output.

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Products Used in this App Note

BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System for Multi-Axis Sensors with Lab Enclosure