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Torque sensors are key to building safety into cobots

Cobots play a significant role in increasing productivity and are one of the fastest-growing segments in the robotics industry. Worldwide cobot installations surpassed 39,000 in 2021, up from 11,000 in 2017. This is a growth rate of 63 percent, far outpacing the 5.7 percent growth rate for traditional industrial robots, according to the World Robotics 2022 Report.

04/10/2023 12:19:22

Integrating safety features into cobots has been critical to driving market growth and acceptance. Torque sensors – which monitor the mechanical torque in a cobot’s rotational pivot points – are one of the best ways to integrate safety into these machines. Why? They allow for a faster response time and improved accuracy, leading to safer and more reliable cobot systems, as well as increased human safety.

Here’s how.

Read the full article in DPA's October issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.