Force Measurement for Safe Human–Robot Interaction

Force measurement for Human–Robot Interaction

Why Force Control Matters in Humanoid Robotics

In future care scenarios, humanoid robots will:

  • Guide users by hand or arm

  • Support patients during rehabilitation exercises

  • Assist elderly individuals when standing up or sitting dow

  • Handle fragile objects in daily life

  • Maintain balance during close physical interaction

In all these cases, excessive force can cause discomfort or injury, while insufficient force may lead to instability or failure of the task. Accurate measurement of interface pressure and distributed forces is therefore essential during development, validation, and quality assurance.

novel’s pressure and force measurement systems provide the precision and reliability needed to understand and optimize physical interaction between robots and humans.

loadglove – Dynamic Grip Force Measurement in Real Time

loadglove systems measure dynamic forces during movement. Typical applications include:

  • Push/pull force evaluation in collaborative tasks

  • Dynamic grip force measurement

  • Improving safety in physical interaction

  • Validating compliance with regulatory standards

  • Enhancing user comfort and trust

  • Supporting research and development in advanced robotics

Wireless data acquisition allows realistic movement analysis without restricting the robotic system or human participant. This is especially valuable in research environments where mobility and natural interaction are key.

loadglove for robotic force measurement
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pliance mat & glove– High-Resolution Pressure Mapping sensor

The pliance system measures pressure distribution across large contact areas. It is ideal for:

  • Evaluating contact pressure between robot limbs and humans

  • Testing soft robotic interfaces and padding

  • Verifying safety limits during lifting or transfer tasks

  • Optimizing collaborative robot (cobot) applications

pliance hand pressure sensor mat and glove

Develop Safer, Smarter Human–Robot Interaction

novel sensors supports the entire development cycle of humanoid and service robots:

  1. Prototype Evaluation
    Measure actual contact forces during early-stage design.

  2. Control Algorithm Optimization
    Fine-tune force feedback systems using objective measurement data.

  3. Safety Verification
    Document pressure limits and peak forces under realistic use conditions.

  4. User Comfort Assessment
    Ensure interactions feel safe and natural, not mechanical or aggressive.

 

Measure. Validate. Improve.

Contact our experts today to find the right force and pressure measurement solution for your robotics application.

 

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