Force/Torque Integration

Robotic Force/Torque integration allows robots to perform tasks that require precise control of the contact forces and torques between the robot and the environment. This technique is useful for applications such as assembly, manipulation, polishing, grinding, deburring, and more. The basic idea of Force/Torque is to use a sensor that measures the six components of the force and torque vector at the robot’s end-effector. The sensor data is then used to adjust the robot’s motion and/or impedance parameters to achieve the desired Force/Torque profile. There are different methods to implement Force/Torque, such as hybrid position/force control, impedance control, admittance control, and more.

Force/Torque control is one of KUKA’s Hub Technologies. These packages of software and hardware enhance the ability of KUKA robots to perform well in certain specific applications. This technology, combined with Midwest Engineered System’s integration expertise, allows for precision part alignment, assembly, grinding, buffing, product testing, and many other ultra-precise applications that require a tight or close fit.