Static and dynamic identification of multi-component force and torque sensors

An experimental setup for characterizing the dynamic and static behavior of multi-component force and torque sensors is presented. In this setup, a 6-DoF force and torque sensor based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation (EMFC) is used to apply static and dynamic force and torque vectors to a sensor to be identified. Several characteristics of the test sensor, such as linearity and dynamic behavior can be evaluated. The system presented here can generate forces and torques with up to 7 N and 0,35 Nm and resolutions of 10 μN and 0,3 μNm respectively.