{"id":578822,"date":"2024-04-23T13:09:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/?p=578822"},"modified":"2024-04-23T13:09:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:09:34","slug":"bota-systems-launches-pixone-force-torque-sensors-for-robotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/bota-systems-launches-pixone-force-torque-sensors-for-robotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Bota Systems launches PixONE force-torque sensors for robotics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The new PixONE force-torque sensor on an industrial robot. | Source: Bota Systems<\/p><\/div>\n

Bota Systems AG today released PixONE, a sensor that brings together high-performance electronics with a compact, lightweight design. Founded in 2020 as an ETH Zurch spin-off, the company specializes in multi-axis force-torque sensors. <\/p>\n

Zurich-based Bota said it designed its latest sensors for “seamless integration into robotic systems.” PixONE features a through-hole architecture facilitating internal cable routing to enhance robot agility and safety, claimed the company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The sensor’s hollow shaft design makes it easier for users to connect a robot’s arm and end-of-arm tooling (EOT or EOAT) while maintaining the integrity of internal cable routing, said Bota Systems. It added that this design can be particularly helpful because many robot arm manufacturers are moving toward internal routing to eliminate cable tangles and motion restrictions. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur objective is to equip robots with the sense of touch, making them not only safer and more user-friendly, but also more collaborative,\u201d stated Klajd Lika, co-founder and CEO Bota Systems. “PixONE is an advanced, OEM-ready sensing solution that enables robot developers and integrators to effortlessly enhance any robot in development with minimal integration effort.”<\/p>\n

PixONE minimalist design is lightweight<\/h2>\n

PixONE has a minimalistic two-piece design. Bota Systems said this simplifies the assembly and significantly reduces the sensor’s weight, making it 30% lighter than comparable sensors on the market. This is critical for dynamic systems such as fast-moving robots, where excess weight can impede performance and operational efficiency, it said. <\/p>\n

Bota Systems offers PixONE in various models with an external diameter starting at 2.36 in. (60 mm) and a through-hole diameter of 0.59 in. (15 mm). The sensors include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and have a IP67 waterproof rating. The company<\/a> said these features make it suitable for a wide range of operational environments. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe PixONE offers a higher torque-to-force<\/a> ratio than comparative sensors with integrated electronics, which gives integrators more freedom in EOT design, especially with larger tools,\u201d said Ilias Patsiaouras, co-founder and chief technology officer of Bota Systems. \u201cPixONE elevates the sensor integration by offering internal connection and cable passthrough, making it ideal for a wide spectrum of robotic applications, ranging from industrial to medical.\u201d<\/p>\n

The PixONE configurations can support payloads up to 551 lb. (250 kg). Bota said it maintained a uniform interface across all models to facilitate rapid integration.<\/p>\n

The PixONE’s design also minimizes external connections and component count, enhancing system reliability, according to the company. PixONE uses EtherCAT technology for high-speed data communication and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).<\/span><\/p>\n