--- title: Force Torque Sensors for Industrial Robotics url: "https://www.resense.io/en-en/applications-industrial-robotics" description: "Precision sensing solutions for industrial robots. Improve accuracy, process reliability and automation efficiency in demanding environments. Discover now!" date: 2026-04-23 modified: 2026-09-17 --- # Force Torque Sensors for Industrial Robotics Industrial Robotics =================== ###### Making Industrial Processes Smarter Through Haptics When robots in industrial environments are required to perform a wide range of tasks, while handling various objects, reliable force measurement becomes essential. With our high‑precision force and torque sensors, Resense enables adaptive control directly at the point of interaction. Integrated into the gripper, our sensors allow robots to adjust to varying tasks, ensuring safe handling and consistent performance across production processes. ##### Maximum Compactness With diameters from 8 to 32 mm our sensors can even be integrated into robotic end effectors. ##### Highest Precision With resolution of 10 mN, our sensors provide precise data for reliable execution of tasks. ##### Mass Production With a capacity of 50,000 sensors by 2029, our sensors can rapidly be added to your application. Integrating into the Gripper ------------------------------ ### Grip Force Control ### Delicate Object Handling ### Contact Sensing ### Weight Measurement ### Slip Detection ### Object Pivoting ![Robot gripper applying symmetric force on cylindrical object during controlled gripping process](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/7/5/csm_Resense_6Usecases_GripForceControl_22ebdece42.webp) Our sensors enable precise and dynamic adaption of gripping force, ensuring best performance and preventing damage in industrial processes. [Case Study](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/resense/Applications/Flyer_Case-Study_TUM-Grasping_v02.pdf) ![Robot gripper gently holding strawberry while measuring force for delicate object handling](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/b/7/csm_Resense_6Usecases_DelicateObjectHandling_7de895afb1.webp) Our sensors allow reliable handling of fragile objects, improving process safety while maintaining high precision in automated workflows. ![Robot gripper contacting surface at two points while measuring force during contact interaction](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/1/2/csm_Resense_6Usecases_ContactSensing_8f2143bb89.webp) Our sensors enable immediate detection of contact events, supporting adaptive motion control and reducing the risk of collisions. ![Robot gripper holding object labeled kg while measuring weight during load estimation task](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/1/7/csm_Resense_6Usecases_WeightMeasurement_e53c0042cf.webp) Our sensors enable accurate weight measurement, allowing verification and improved handling of varying components in production lines and processes. ![Robot gripper holding cylindrical object while measuring downward force during load handling task](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/d/c/csm_Resense_6Usecases_SlipDetection_1070df7df6.webp) Our sensors enable early detection of object slippage, allowing real‑time adjustment of grip forces to ensure stable and reliable handling. ![Robot gripper rotating cylindrical object while measuring torque at the contact interface](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/f/8/csm_Resense_6Usecases_ObjectPivoting_6fe9282935.webp) Our sensors allow detection of object rotation and pivoting, supporting precise manipulation and alignment in complex assembly tasks. > What stood out most was that the support didn’t stop after the purchase. The Resense team truly partnered with us to ensure a seamless integration of the sensor solution! Voice of Customer Industrial Gripping --------------------- **Success Story** Integrated into a Franka Robotics system, our approach with the KI.Fabrik Bayern demonstrates how precise force/torque sensing can enhance industrial gripping, e.g. in intralogistics and assembly applications. By embedding our miniature 6‑axis force/torque sensor directly into the gripper fingers, forces can be measured exactly at the point of action. This enables enhanced scene understanding compared to concepts that only rely on visual perception. [Discover More](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/resense/Applications/Paper_2025_Pavlic_Scene-Understanding-Through-Visual-and-Haptic-Perception.pdf "Read more") ![Industrial robot gripper with integrated force torque sensors performing gripping task](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/d/9/csm_Success.Industrial.Gripper_HEX_D9D9D9_b422fe917b.webp) Publishing Scientific Papers ------------------------------ ##### Control Architecture for Safe Grasping of Fragile Objects Using a Coarse Position-Controlled Gripper M. Pavlic, M. Geier, T. Markert, and D. Burschka, “Control Architecture for Safe Grasping of Fragile Objects Using a Coarse Position-Controlled Gripper,” *arXiv preprint arXiv:2609.12737*, 2026. doi: [10.48550/arXiv.2609.12737. ](https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.12737) [Discover More](https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.12737) ##### VibroTouch: Active Tactile Sensor for Contact Detection and Force Sensing via Vibrations Sandykbayeva, Danissa, Zhanat Kappassov, and Bakhtiyar Orazbayev. 2022. "VibroTouch: Active Tactile Sensor for Contact Detection and Force Sensing via Vibrations" *Sensors* 22, no. 17: 6456. [https://doi.org/10.3390/s22176456](https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/17/6456) [Discover More](https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/17/6456) ##### RobotScale: A Framework for Adaptable Estimation of Static and Dynamic Object Properties with Object-dependent Sensitivity Tuning M. Pavlic, T. Markert, S. Matich and D. Burschka, "RobotScale: A Framework for Adaptable Estimation of Static and Dynamic Object Properties with Object-dependent Sensitivity Tuning," 2023 32nd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Busan, Korea, Republic of, 2023, pp. 668-674, [DOI: 10.1109/RO-MAN57019.2023.10309315. ](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10309315) [Discover More](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10309315) ##### HASHI: Highly Adaptable Seafood Handling Instrument for Manipulation in Industrial Setting A. Allison, N. Hanson, S. Wicke, T. Padir, 2023. “HASHI: Highly Adaptable Seafood Handling Instrument for Manipulation in Industrial Settings”. [arXiv:2311.02277 \[cs.RO\].](https://river-lab.github.io/hashi/) [Discover More](https://river-lab.github.io/hashi/) ##### Robotic Peg-in-Hole Insertion with Tight Clearances: A Force-based Deep Q-Learning Approach T. Markert, E. Hoerner, S. Matich, A. Theissler and M. Atzmueller, "Robotic Peg-in-Hole Insertion with Tight Clearances: A Force-based Deep Q-Learning Approach," 2023 International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA), Jacksonville, FL, USA, 2023, pp. 1045-1051, [DOI: 10.1109/ICMLA58977.2023.00155. ](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10460031) [Discover More](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10460031) ##### E-BTS: Event-Based Tactile Sensor for Haptic Teleoperation in Augmented Reality D. Mukashev et al., "E-BTS: Event-Based Tactile Sensor for Haptic Teleoperation in Augmented Reality," in IEEE Transactions on Robotics, vol. 41, pp. 450-463, 2025, [DOI: 10.1109/TRO.2024.3502215.](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10758224) [Discover More](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10758224) ##### Force-based Haptic Input Device and Online Motion Generator: Investigating Learning Curves in Robotic Telemanipulation T. Markert, S. Matich, D. Neykov, J. Pfannes, A. Theissler and M. Atzmueller, "Force-based Haptic Input Device and Online Motion Generator: Investigating Learning Curves in Robotic Telemanipulation," 2024 33rd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (ROMAN), Pasadena, CA, USA, 2024, pp. 1761-1767, [DOI: 10.1109/RO-MAN60168.2024.10731345. ](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10731345) [Discover More](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10731345) ##### Scene Understanding Through Visual and Haptic Perception M. Pavlic, T. Markert and D. Burschka, "Scene Understanding Through Visual and Haptic Perception," 1st German Robotics Conference, Nuremberg, Germany, 2025. [Discover More](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/06-Downloads/Resense/Media/Paper_2025_Pavlic_Scene-Understanding-Through-Visual-and-Haptic-Perception.pdf) ##### WaveTouch: Active Tactile Sensing Using Vibro-Feedback for Classification of Variable Stiffness and Infill Density Objects D. Sandykbayeva, V. Kostyukova, A. S. Nittala, Z. Kappassov and B. Orazbayev, "WaveTouch: Active Tactile Sensing Using Vibro-Feedback for Classification of Variable Stiffness and Infill Density Objects," arXiv preprint [arXiv:2505.16062](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.16062), 2025. [Discover More](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.16062) ##### Learning Force Distribution Estimation for the GelSight Mini Optical Tactile Sensor Based on Finite Element Analysis E. Helmut, L. Dziarski, N. Funk, B. Belousov and J. Peters, "Learning Force Distribution Estimation for the GelSight Mini Optical Tactile Sensor Based on Finite Element Analysis," arXiv preprint arXiv:2411.03315, 2024, [DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2411.03315.](https://feats-ai.github.io/) [Discover More](https://feats-ai.github.io/) [ Read more ](https://www.resense.io/en-en/customized-sensors) ![Miniature 6 axis force torque sensor held between fingers highlighting compact design and precision](https://www.resense.io/fileadmin/_processed_/1/c/csm_Home_Header_SensorHand_94fb6703b1.webp) Our Miniature Force and Torque Sensors ---------------------------------------- Explore Our Products [Force/Torque Sensors](https://www.resense.io/en-en/force-torque-sensors) [Customized Sensors](https://www.resense.io/en-en/customized-sensors)