A Novel 6-axis Force/Torque Sensor Using Inductance Sensors

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Autores principales: Kim, Hyun-Bin, Kim, Kyung-Soo
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Publicado: 2025
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author Kim, Hyun-Bin
Kim, Kyung-Soo
author_facet Kim, Hyun-Bin
Kim, Kyung-Soo
contents This paper presents a novel six-axis force/torque (F/T) sensor based on inductive sensing technology. Unlike conventional strain gauge-based sensors that require direct contact and external amplification, the proposed sensor utilizes non-contact inductive measurements to estimate force via displacement of a conductive target. A compact, fully integrated architecture is achieved by incorporating a CAN-FD based signal processing module directly onto the PCB, enabling high-speed data acquisition at up to 4~kHz without external DAQ systems. The sensing mechanism is modeled and calibrated through a rational function fitting approach, which demonstrated superior performance in terms of root mean square error (RMSE), coefficient of determination ($R^2$), and linearity error compared to other nonlinear models. Static and repeatability experiments validate the sensor's accuracy, achieving a resolution of 0.03~N and quantization levels exceeding 55,000 steps, surpassing that of commercial sensors. The sensor also exhibits low crosstalk, high sensitivity, and robust noise characteristics. Its performance and structure make it suitable for precision robotic applications, especially in scenarios where compactness, non-contact operation, and integrated processing are essential.
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spellingShingle A Novel 6-axis Force/Torque Sensor Using Inductance Sensors
Kim, Hyun-Bin
Kim, Kyung-Soo
Robotics
Instrumentation and Detectors
This paper presents a novel six-axis force/torque (F/T) sensor based on inductive sensing technology. Unlike conventional strain gauge-based sensors that require direct contact and external amplification, the proposed sensor utilizes non-contact inductive measurements to estimate force via displacement of a conductive target. A compact, fully integrated architecture is achieved by incorporating a CAN-FD based signal processing module directly onto the PCB, enabling high-speed data acquisition at up to 4~kHz without external DAQ systems. The sensing mechanism is modeled and calibrated through a rational function fitting approach, which demonstrated superior performance in terms of root mean square error (RMSE), coefficient of determination ($R^2$), and linearity error compared to other nonlinear models. Static and repeatability experiments validate the sensor's accuracy, achieving a resolution of 0.03~N and quantization levels exceeding 55,000 steps, surpassing that of commercial sensors. The sensor also exhibits low crosstalk, high sensitivity, and robust noise characteristics. Its performance and structure make it suitable for precision robotic applications, especially in scenarios where compactness, non-contact operation, and integrated processing are essential.
title A Novel 6-axis Force/Torque Sensor Using Inductance Sensors
topic Robotics
Instrumentation and Detectors
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.09069