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Force Torque Sensors: The Quiet Backbone of Precision Engineering

Force torque sensors play a vital but often unnoticed role in modern engineering and automation. These sensors are designed to measure forces and rotational moments applied to an object, translating physical interaction into precise electrical signals. While they may not attract attention like robots or control systems, force torque sensors are the reason those advanced systems can operate safely, smoothly, and accurately.

At their core, force torque sensors are all about understanding interaction. Whenever a machine grips, presses, twists, or assembles something, forces are involved. If those forces are too high, components can be damaged. If they’re too low, the task may fail altogether. Force torque sensors act as the sense of touch for machines, allowing them to “feel” what they’re doing rather than blindly following programmed motions.

One of the most common places these sensors are used is in robotic…