Solution


Center of Gravity Testing for Robotics

The center of gravity represents the point where the entire weight of the robot can be considered to respond and act.


Summary

  • Customer Need / Challenge

    The center of gravity represents the point where the entire weight of the robot can be considered to respond and act. It is a critical factor that determines the stability and balance of a robot, especially during operation.

  • Interface Solution

    Interface suggests using their force plate option to install at the base of the robotic arm. Four 3-Axis Force Load Cells are installed between two force plates, then installed at the bottom of the robot. This creates one large 6-Axis Force Plate. The sensors force data is displayed and monitored with two BX8 Multi-Channel Bridge Amplifier and Data Acquisition Systems onto the customer’s PC.

  • Results

    Interface’s 6-Axis Force Plate was able to successfully measure the robot’s center of gravity.

Materials


  • Four 3-Axis Force Load Cells

  • Mounting Plates

  • Two BX8 Multi-Channel Bridge Amplifier and Data Acquisition System with supplied software

  • Robotic Arm

  • Customer’s PC

How it Works


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