advancements in robotics
The field of robotics has witnessed remarkable advancements, revolutionizing various industries and transforming how we live and work. Robots and cobots are usually equipped with sensors, actuators, and sophisticated algorithms to perceive and interact with their environment. Interface sensors are utilized in designing, testing, and using robotics. Engineers turn to Interface for load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors and instrumentation for testing and to embed into robots for real-time feedback.
Robotics and collaborative robots, often called cobots, have gained significant attention due to their ability to work alongside humans, enhancing productivity, safety, and efficiency in numerous applications. Cobots collaborate with humans in shared workspaces and are designed to work alongside human operators, supporting them in various tasks. These robots are designed to be safe, easy to program, and capable of adapting to dynamic environments.
Whether it’s crafting special transducers to meet your unique needs or creating fully customized sensors, instrumentation, and software systems, we collaborate closely as part of your team to ensure precision and satisfaction.
Interface Products Used in Robot and Cobot Applications
- Load Cells
- Multi-Axis Sensors
- Digital Instrumentation
- Torque Transducers
- Wireless Telemetry Solutions
- Weighcheck Systems
- S-Type Load Cells
- Load Pins
- Load Buttons
- Interface Mini™ Load Cells
- Signal Conditioners
- Instrumentation
Robots and cobots are highly versatile and adaptable to changing production demands, offering enhanced efficiency and agility in manufacturing processes. As the field of robotics progresses, cobots are set to play a significant role in shaping the future of work, creating a harmonious synergy between humans and machines.
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Using Interface load cells and torque transducers in robotics offers several benefits. First, they can help to improve safety by detecting excessive forces or overloads. Second, they can help to optimize performance by providing feedback about the forces being applied by the robot. Third, they can enable more sophisticated control of robotic systems by providing real-time data about the generated forces and torques. Our miniature load cells are commonly used by robotic OEMs to provide control and feedback. Download our brochure to learn more.
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Interface Sensors Optimize Food Canning and Production
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface provides force measurement sensors and systems for equipment, devices, and machines that produce and package consumable products across various use cases. From harvesting and sorting to processing and packing, force measurements improve quality control, efficiency, and safety in food production and packaging.
Force Measurement Sensors are Essential to Modern Industrial Machinery
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells and multi-axis sensors provide critical measurement data for various machinery designs and functions. Interface instrumentation products are available to amplify, condition, and display the signals from force measurement sensors. The accuracy of force, torque, and weight measurements guide industrial machinery’s design and performance mechanisms.
Wireless Telemetry Systems 101
/in 101 Series, Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface offers a wide range of wireless telemetry products including load cells, transmitters, bases, communication modules and data acquisition systems. A wireless telemetry system enables the remote measurement and transmission of data from one location to another without the need for physical wired connections. Components in wireless telemetry systems typically include sensors, transducers, instrumentation, communication modules, transmitters, displays and printers. Learn more about Interface WTS products in our Wireless Telemetry Systems 101 overview.
Engineered Solutions for Lifting Webinar
/in Virtual Event /by Jamie GlassInterface’s technical webinar Engineered Solutions for Lifting details measurement devices used in lifting equipment, machines, and vehicles to improve operations and safety. Interface load cells and instrumentation are used to operate cranes, hoist heavy objects, and measure forces in infrastructure projects. Interface experts answer how load cells are used in safety monitoring for lifting equipment. Learn about Interface sensor products suited for integration into existing equipment and test and measurement projects.
Center of Gravity Testing in Robotics Demands Precision Load Cells
/in Blog, Industrial Automation /by Jamie GlassInterface specializes in precision force measurement solutions. There are different methods for determining the CoG of a robotic system. One common method is to use strain gage load cells. Not all load cells are designed for precision measurement. Center of gravity testing demands strict measurement. For example, Interface compression load cells are often used in center of gravity testing for robotics because they are very accurate and can measure remarkably small forces.
Industry 5.0 and the Role of Force Measurement
/in Blog, Industrial Automation /by Jamie GlassInterface is working with industry leaders, integrators, and innovators to provide advanced sensor technologies that will support the adoption of Industry 5.0 products, with all the benefits of optimization and reliability. See how Interface load cells, load buttons, multi-axis sensors, data acqusition systems and wireless telemetry systems support Industry 5.0 advancements and inventions in the use of robotics, AI, cobots, systems and production efficiency machines.
Types of Robots Using Interface Sensors
/in Blog, Industrial Automation /by Jamie GlassInterface load cells and torque transducers are commonly used in the design and testing of robots to measure and monitor forces and loads experienced by various robot components. Load cells are used to measure the forces exerted by robotic arms and grippers, while torque transducers are used to measure the torque generated by motors. Multi-axis load cells are growing in use with robotic engineers throughout the R&D phases for more measurement data to make smarter decisions in design and use of the robot.
What are IO-Link Load Cells
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassIO-Link can be used with load cells in industrial applications to enable enhanced monitoring, control, and diagnostics. Interface now offers customization of our most popular load cells with IO-Link capabilities. IO-Link is designed to connect and communicate between sensors, actuators, and other industrial devices with a higher-level control system. It operates over a standard three-wire connection, typically using unshielded industrial cables, and supports point-to-point communication.
Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Test and Measurement
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassInterface supplies load cells, instrumentation, and multi-axis sensors for testing and performance monitoring of lithium-ion batteries. To achieve the goal of improved and longer-lasting Li-ion batteries, accurate force measurement testing is needed to confirm performance, capacity, safety and fatigue. Force testing is done on the battery itself and is used for various stages within the R&D and manufacturing processes.
Vertical Farming for Sustainable Food Production on Earth and Beyond
/in Blog /by Jamie GlassWhile vertical farming is currently being explored as a way to increase food production on Earth, it also has applications in space R&D and for food sustainability projects. Interface’s case study, Vertical Farming on Earth and in Space, explores applications, products and solutions for challenges related to farming on earth and beyond. These solutions utilize load cells, multi-axis sensors, wireless instrumentation and devices for irrigation and growth monitoring systems, robotics, and farming equipment . The case study highlights innovation used in collaboration of industries in agriculture, space, and automation.