Sensitive force torque sensor “empowers robotics”, says Bota Systems
The MiniONE Pro is a sensitive force torque sensor designed for robotic applications which has been launched by Bota Systems. A robotic force torque sensor is a device that measures force and torque when they are applied on its surface. By using the measured signals in real time feedback control, robots can perform challenging interaction tasks. The sensor used most commonly in robotics of this type is a complete six-axis sensor, which measures forces and torques on three axes each.
The MiniONE Pro six-axis force torque sensor is compact with “exceptional sensitivity” said the company “empowering small robotic systems with enhanced feedback capabilities”.
The MiniONE Pro connects robot arms and probes, providing highly sensitive feedback for improved performance. It has a high sampling rate of up to 2000Hz and a low noise signal delivering accuracy of better than 2.0 per cent for precise measurements. The sensor can be integrated seamlessly, said Bota Syste,s and it is compatible with popular small-scale industrial robots such as the Yaskawa MotoMini and the Mecademic Meca500.
The MiniONE Pro weighs approximately 60g and has been engineered to excel in applications that require haptic feedback from a compact system, said Bota Systems. Potential applications are in various industries, including the watch industry for re-assembly of small parts, micro-polishing and button and product testing. It is versatile to allow for easy testing of keyboards with different responses and accurate measurement of mechanical resistance for each button.
To accommodate customer preferences, Bota Systems provides two interface options: CANopen over EtherCAT and a serial interface for USB and RS422.
The MiniONE Pro is housed in a dustproof and water-resistant casing, which includes embedded electronics, a six degrees of freedom IMU (inertial measurement unit), and temperature sensors. It supports software integration with TwinCAT, ROS, LabVIEW, and MATLAB, enhancing its compatibility across various platforms.
Bota Systems is a developer and manufacturer of multi-axis force-torque sensors, torque sensors, and custom sensors. Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from ETH Robotic Systems Lab, Bota Systems is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
