6 DoF Load Cell

Assembled 6 DoF load cell
Maltese cross flexure with integrated resonators
Resonant MEMS frequency sensing
Robotic integration with 6 DoF sensing

Application Information

  • Category: Robotics & Automation
  • Device: 6 DoF Force-Torque Load Cell
  • Technology: Resonant MEMS, frequency-based readout

Ultra-High Resolution, Wide-Bandwidth Sensing

HST’s 6 DoF load cell leverages resonant MEMS resonators in closed-loop oscillators to transduce mechanical strain directly into frequency shifts. This novel architecture eliminates traditional analog amplification, cutting noise and drift while ensuring long-term stability and repeatability.

The result is a force and torque sensor that delivers ultra-high resolution measurements combined with an exceptionally wide bandwidth in the kilohertz range. These unique capabilities enable precise robotic control, high-performance automation, and biomedical applications where accuracy and responsiveness are critical.