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mouser.com/te 17 or sensor fusion system to detect/measure robotic element positions either internally or outside of the robotic system. Common uses for AMR position sensors include precision angle sensing and motor position sensing. Thermistors and Other Temperature Sensors Temperature sensors are essential for ensuring the safe operation of motors, batteries, power electronics, electrical brakes, and other parts of robotic systems. Thermistors are one of the most reliable methods for accurately measuring temperature, whether it's for ambient air or in contact with a surface being measured. They can be used conservatively to limit the operating temperatures of robotic systems to prevent failures or monitored as part of a sophisticated accident prevention or maintenance system. Compression Load Cells Compression load cells produce an electrical signal proportional to the force directed linearly against the load cell. These force sensors can be designed to operate at extremely high forces and to be highly sensitive. This is why load cells are often used for object detection, weight scales, or load- detecting safety measures. These sensors can be used to ensure an object is being properly handled or to detect if material mishandling has occurred. As part of a loading and material handling area, load cells can be used to weigh the total load and determine if it is within safe margins for the robotic system to handle. Tilt Sensors For mobile robotic systems or as fail-safes for stationary robotic systems, tilt sensors are crucial in ensuring that a robotic system is operating at a safe level. Many robotic systems are designed to function within a specified margin of tilt before the operation becomes unsafe. Hence, tilt sensors are used to ensure that a robotic system doesn't exceed a specified tilt, to lock out functions, or to disable the robotic system for human intervention. String Potentiometers String potentiometers provide a variable resistance based on the extension of a string wound around the rotating portion of the potentiometer. With standard and simple circuitry, a string potentiometer can be used to accurately detect the extension of an armature from a fixed position. The benefit of string potentiometers is that they have an operating range in both azimuth and elevation at which they can be used beyond simple linear measurements, such as that performed by rails measurement systems. Hence, a string potentiometer can be used as an angle or position sensor to ensure a robotic armature's safe and proper operation. Conclusion Advanced sensor technologies are key to enabling the future of autonomous and robotic-driven manufacturing. These sensors ensure productivity and efficiency and play a crucial role in maintaining the safe operation of collaborative robotic systems, automated guided vehicles, and autonomous mobile robots. By precisely measuring critical parameters such as position, torque, compression, tilt, and temperature, sensors provide the necessary feedback to control and monitor high-performance robotic systems. As manufacturing facilities and logistics centers continue to adopt these advanced technologies, the role of sensors will only become more crucial in enhancing efficiency, preventing failures, and ensuring safety in increasingly complex manufacturing environments. LEARN MORE > 830M1 Triaxial Condition Monitoring Accelerometers