In high-performance robotics—whether AMRs, AGVs, humanoids, or quadrupeds—load management is mission-critical.
Robot OEMs are under pressure to deliver machines that move safely, adapt quickly, and handle loads with precision.
HBK delivers advanced, customizable sensor solutions that capture real-time force, torque, and weight data—empowering control systems to maintain balance, react faster, and operate with confidence across demanding environments.
Real-time dynamic stability
Force sensors enable real-time leg or wheel stabilization on any terrain.
Smart overload protection
Prevent damage, faults, and downtime through live load monitoring.
Compact & customizable sensor design
Sensors designed for OEM-specific space, interface, and ruggedness needs.
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Effective load sensing enhances every function—from path planning to fall prevention. HBK sensors give OEMs the data needed to control payloads, adapt grip, and maintain posture dynamically across all robotic platforms.
In AMRs and AGVs, dynamic payloads can shift balance and stress components. HBK’s load cells detect distributed load variations during movement. When integrated into control logic, they enable active balancing and protect against tipping or mechanical strain.
Key Benefits:
Real-time distributed load data
Prevents tipping, axle overloads
Compact sensor architecture
HBK’s high-resolution load and force sensors transform end-effectors into intelligent tools. With real-time weight feedback, robots adapt grip force, validate object identity, and avoid handling errors—ensuring precise, damage-free operation.
Key Benefits:
Smart object verification
Safe and adaptive gripping
Seamless integration in robotic arms
For humanoids and quadrupeds, real-time sensing of limb force and orientation is essential. HBK’s strain gauges and IMUs enable posture control, gait adaptation, and fall prevention through accurate feedback on ground contact forces torque and leg dynamics.
Key Benefits:
Real-time limb load distribution
IMU + force sensor fusion for adaptive stability
Tested for rough terrain and dynamic locomotion
HBK Force Sensors and Force Transducers with strain gauge or piezo technology measure static and dynamic tensile and compressive loads up to 20 MN - with virtually no displacement.
Many force sensors are now available with IO - Link, 4-20 mA or 0 - 10 V output. Use output signal filter below to view IO - link or analogue amplifier options.
HBK weighing technology is synonymous with precision, safety, dependability, and quality. The brand stands for innovative capacity as well as flexible and cost-effective solutions that meet virtually any customer requirement. We are also committed to the promotion and advancement of hygiene in relevant industries.
Our load cells have set the standard for decades. Whether it is analog or digital load cells, single point load cells or bending beam load cells – it’s your choice! In addition, we offer the right weighing electronics and matching accessories for your application.
Up to six forces and moments on three axes (x, y, z) can be measured with a multi-axis sensor. It is ideally suited for mechanical engineering usage, test benches, and also in research and development.
MicroStrain wireless sensor nodes provide a streamlined solution for remote and embedded monitoring that eliminates the need to install or maintain wires. These low-power, high-performance devices offer versatile sensor input capabilities supporting strain gauges, accelerometers, temperature sensors, thermocouples, RTDs, and millivolt inputs.
MicroStrain inertial sensors are designed to excel in real-world dynamic conditions. The sensor portfolio spans from basic Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) that provide fundamental acceleration and angular rate data, to sophisticated GNSS/INS systems that deliver complete navigation solutions.
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Our experts help you choose the right sensing technologies to ensure precision, safety, and performance in every robotic movement.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, MicroStrain and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
