Force Sensing Module for Robotics with Integrated Orientation, Proximity Detection, and Human-in-the-Loop Control

Abstract

An effector assembly is disclosed herein. The effector assembly can include a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can include a proximity sensor module configured to sense a proximity of object within a field of detection that extends around a first axis. The sensor assembly can also include a force sensor module positioned adjacent to the proximity sensor module along the first axis and configured to sense forces directed along the first axis and about the first axis. The effector assembly can also include an end effector module mounted to the force sensor module and centered on the first axis.

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