N-GFS Multi-functional Force/Torque Sensor (Prototype)

Force Application Point Detection

Tactile Sensing

Temperature Measurement

Couple Torque Measurement

What is N-GFS (Numerous-Gauge Force Sensor)?

NISSHA’s proprietary force/torque sensor incorporates a larger number of strain gauges than conventional designs, enabling the integration of functionalities beyond six-axis force measurement.

Key Features of NISSHA’s N-GFS

In addition to conventional six-axis force/torque measurement—including forces along the X, Y, and Z axes and moments about the Mx, My, and Mz axes—N-GFS can incorporate advanced capabilities not available in conventional force/torque sensors.

Force Application Point Detection: Detects the point at which force is applied.
Tactile Sensing: Enables tactile sensing at the fingertips while the sensor is mounted on the wrist.
Temperature Measurement and Compensation: Reduces measurement drift caused by changes in ambient temperature.
Couple Torque Measurement: Detects forces generated when gripping or pinching an object.

These technologies may enable data that previously required multiple types of sensors to be acquired using only our N-GFS multi-modal tactile sensor. Furthermore, by leveraging this data for Physical AI training, N-GFS has the potential to contribute to more advanced and precise robot control.

Target Applications

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Massage Chairs and Massage Robots

Potential to support adaptive control by identifying skeletal structure and muscle characteristics for each body type.

Robotic Polishing

Potential to enable high-precision robotic polishing by monitoring contact conditions between the polishing tool and the workpiece, as well as the amount of material removed.

Temperature-Fluctuating Environments and Long-Duration Operations

Suitable for environments with significant temperature fluctuations and for long-duration operations requiring temperature-drift compensation.

Delicate Object Handling and Gripping

Potential to enable the safe handling and gripping of delicate objects through highly accurate force measurement.

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Humanoid Robot Hands

Potential to enable precise control of humanoid robot hands through advanced force-sensing capabilities.

* Some images on this page were generated using AI for illustrative purposes.

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Multi-functional Force/Torque SensorN-GFS (Prototype)A new force/torque sensor that goes beyond six-axis force measurement