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Torque Sensor Application - Prosthetic Limbs
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From Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Sensors and transducers have been very instrumental in the development of prosthetic devices. They allow prosthetic devices to closely mimic human limbs. In the example below, a smart/digital torque transducer in line with a stepper motor is providing torque & position feedback to an electronic feedback controller/wireless device. This feedback mechanism allows the person to have normal arm movements with control. Similar systems can also be setup within the knee to provide extra stability and automatically adjust and guide the knee. These advancements allow a person to go about his/her daily life without any interruptions. Load Cell | Bending Beam Load Cell | Canister Load Cell | Column Load Cell | Compression Load Cell | Custom Load Cell | Donut Load Cell | High Capacity Load Cell | Low Capacity Load Cell | Miniature Load Cell | Pancake Load Cell | Precision Load Cell | Pressure Sensor | Reaction Torque Sensor | Rotary Torque Sensor | S Beam Load Cell Products & Services
Load cells are transducers for force and load measurement, often with mounting packaging. They are widely used in testing, instrumentation, and as components in larger devices such as scales.
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Pressure sensors include all sensors, transducers and elements that produce an electrical signal proportional to pressure or changes in pressure.
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Level controllers monitor, regulate, and control liquid or solid levels in a process.
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Torque sensors, gauges, instruments, and switches are used to measure torque in a variety of applications.
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Six-axis force and torque sensors measure the full six components of force and torque: vertical, lateral, and longitudinal forces as well as camber, steer, and torque movements.
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