You are here: / / robotics

Tag Archive for: robotics

Warehouse Automation

Transformational Warehouse Automation Relies on Precision Measurement

Interface force and torque sensors are advancing warehouse automation and optimization by providing critical measurement data for tasks ranging from robotic arm control to preventing overload in material handling equipment. Whether designing a humanoid package handler or establishing weight restrictions in mobility machines, accurate measurement is crucial for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Learn more about Interface warehouse automation measurement solutions including load cells, torque transducers, load pins, multi-axis sensors and wireless instrumentation.
Smart Ag Future

Smart AG Future Grows with Interface Sensor Technologies

Interface sensor technologies are instrumental in various smart AG applications. The growing use of IoT devices, with load cells, torque transducers, and other sensors, enables applications for monitoring soil moisture, optimizing fertilization, and even controlling pests. Additionally, the rise of automation and robotics is evident in automated irrigation systems, livestock weighing systems, and drone crop surveying.
Load Cells And Pumpkins 1

Load Cells and Pumpkins are a Halloween Match

Interface loves celebrating Halloween. Look at all the pumpkin use cases that demand high-accuracy load cells! It's a perfect pairing of sensor technology with the holiday's favorite gourd. Whether pumpkin harvesting, weighing, throwing, or producing, load cells can play an important part in the holiday festivities.
Accelerometers 2024 2

Sensing the World of Load Cells and Accelerometers

Load cells and accelerometers are sensors with two different purposes in test and measurement. Interface load cells are perfect for measuring static forces with high precision. An accelerometer excels in detecting dynamic motion, vibrations, and impact. There are use cases for load cells and accelerometers to work together in a single advanced system. Interface can provide the force and measurement solutions for systems that measure force, weight, torque, acceleration, motion, and vibration.
Actuator Solutions

Actuators and Sensors Combine Forces in Test and Measurement

An actuator is a device that converts energy into mechanical movement or force. An actuator is responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism…
Usb Instrumentation

Load Cell Connection to USB Instrumentation Advances Measurement Applications

Interface offers USB instrumentation solution to connect load cells to digital devices. Using USB, load cells can seamlessly integrate with various instrumentation, such as computers, data loggers, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), through a standard USB interface and compatible software. This digital connectivity eliminates the need for complex analog-to-digital converters and streamlines the data acquisition process. Learn about products, advantages, challenges and tips for using USB instrumentation.
Students Force Measurement

Why Students Need to Learn About Force Measurement

Learning about force measurement empowers students to become innovators and problem-solvers in an increasingly technology-driven world. Interface load cell basics, force measurement 101, and industry applications highlight the importance of learning about testing and force measurement. Engineers, product designers, innovators, and scientists benefit from understanding force measurement whether they pursue careers in civil engineering, medical research, aerospace, robotics, energy, or other industries.
DRIVING AMR

How Force Measurement is Driving AMR Innovation

Interface force measurement solutions are instrumental across the entire AMR lifecycle, from design and testing to manufacturing and deployment. Autonomous Mobile Robots use data from load cells and torque transducers for measuring performance, machine learning, and safe integration into factories and warehouses. As AMRs find new use cases, Interface sensor technologies help advance innovation through design, testing, prototyping, and manufacturing.
Multi Axis Sensors Expanding

Get Acquainted with Interface’s Expanding Line of Multi-Axis Sensors

Interface multi-axis sensors dramatically expand data accessibility in test and monitoring applications. The fastest line of products in Interface's extensive force, torque, and weight measurement solutions catalog includes Interface 2-axis, 3-axis, 6-axis, and axial torsion sensors. Multiple points of reference data from high-accuracy multi-axis sensors provide critical details for improving product efficiency, quality, and safety.