Force, Pressure & Load Sensors

Force, pressure, and load sensors are the machine's "sense of touch" or "muscle strength meter." They measure how much physical push, squeeze, or weight is being applied in a system.
Here is the simple breakdown of what they do:
• Measures Strength: They quantify physical forces, whether it's a huge weight sitting on a scale or the force of a robotic clamp gripping an object.
• The Three Types:
o Force/Load Sensors (Load Cells): Primarily measure weight or direct push/pull forces (like an electronic bathroom scale).
o Pressure Sensors: Measure how hard a liquid or gas is pushing inside a sealed space, such as air pressure in a tire or oil pressure in an engine.
• Safety and Quality Control: They are vital for safety (e.g., ensuring an elevator isn't overloaded) and quality control (e.g., ensuring a manufacturing press pushes down with the perfect amount of force).
• Feedback for the Brain: They send these measurements back to the machine's controller so it can adjust its power output or stop if limits are reached.
In short, these sensors provide essential feedback about weight, strength, and pressure, allowing machines to interact safely and appropriately with the physical world.