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Honeywell FMA Series

Force sensors play a crucial role in modern medical technology, especially in robotic surgical systems. These sensors measure the force applied and convert it into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the systems. This enables precise control and feedback during surgical procedures.

Measurement technology for medical excellence

In robot-assisted surgical systems, FMA MicroForce sensors are used to measure and monitor the forces applied during surgical procedures. This enables precise control of surgical instruments and improves the safety and accuracy of operations.

Areas of application

  • Used in the feedback loop to ensure that the correct force is applied to minimize damage to the patient or equipment.
  • Prevents damage to instruments by ensuring that excessive force is not applied during a procedure.
  • Enables the user to accurately identify and correctly handle instruments based on the amount of force required.
  • Can be attached to the robot end effector as a gripper, instrument changer, or collision sensor.

FAQ

Advantages include their compact design, high accuracy, digital output, robust construction, and versatility across different force ranges. These characteristics make them ideal for applications where space is limited and high precision is required.

FMA MicroForce sensors are factory calibrated and temperature compensated to minimize errors due to non-linearity, hysteresis, and non-repeatability. This ensures high accuracy and reliability.

The service life of Honeywell FMA MicroForce sensors is approximately 1 million cycles at full load. However, this service life may vary depending on the application and specific operating conditions.