Contact sensor for robotic applications - Design and verification of functionality.

The information about interaction between robotic parts and surroundings is necessary for intelligent control of robot behavior. This research is connected to research of contact force vector sensor principle which was performed in last year. The paper presents working prototype of sensor and describes experimental verification of sensor functionality. The optimization of sensor body in order to improve its axial sensitivity is also discussed as well as the design of electronics driving unit of suggested sensor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]