Development of a loadcell calibration system for a planar Cable-Driven Parallel Robot

Project Description

This project focuses on the design, prototyping, and testing of a loadcell calibration device for a planar Cable-Driven Parallel Robot in our laboratory. A dedicated system for sensor calibration system can improve the accuracy and reliability of the data, thereby improving robot state estimation and motion control.

Prerequisites

• Fundamentals of C programming (Fondamenti di Informatica T)
• Fundamentals of electronics (Elettronica Industriale T)
• Fundamentals of signals and measurements (Misure Meccaniche, Termiche e Collaudo)

Target Objectives

• Study of loadcell operation, models, and applications
• Study of calibration standards for loadcells
• Testing on a benchmark through an ST microcontroller
• Design and prototyping of an ad-hoc calibration system for a planar Cable-Driven Parallel Robot
• Assessment test and final sensor calibration through TwinCAT software

Expected Results

• Knowledge of industrial techniques for force-sensor calibration
• Learning software development skills for measurement acquisition

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