TF-2020　Tactile Measurement Platform

"Tactile force plate" that can measure minute touch forces

This is a force plate that can measure sensations as minute as tracing your finger.
It can be used to measure the flick/touch force of smartphones, the smoothness and friction force of fabrics, the application force of cosmetics and medicines, force plates for small animals, etc.

Features

This is a force plate with a full scale (rated load) of Fx, Fy, Fz = 10N.
In addition, the top plate is made of transparent acrylic, so you can place the camera under the plate.
It is also possible to record the degree of deformation of the finger.

For visualization of surgical skills, evaluation of skin resistance during incision, evaluation of surgical instruments such as scalpels, etc.

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• Main Specifications

  Rated capacity

  10N

  Weight

  12g

  Size

  H27mm, φ10mm, 14mm

  Point

  ・USLG-10 3-axis force sensor can be applied
  ・Because it is small, it is easy to install a sensor → For example, modify the female and install USLG10 in between.

Custom-made example of using carbon material for force plate [High precision, ultra-lightweight, improved operability] Medical use

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• Main Specifications

  Size

  100mm×160mm×38mm

  Weight

  100mm×160mm×38mm

  Rated capacity

  Fx,=±10N, Fy=±10N, Fz=+15N, Mx=±0.9N･m, My=±0.5N･m, Mz=±0.6N･m

  Natural frequency

  Fx, Fy=370Hz, Fz=550Hz

  Allowable overload

  200% of rated capacity

  Point

  ・Top plate and base plate material CFRP

Provided by Professor Sakuma and Professor Kobayashi, Medical Precision Engineering Laboratory, University of Tokyo

■ Features
Highly rigid and lightweight CFRP material is used for the top plate and base plate.
Even strain gauge type has high natural frequency and can follow fast phenomena.
Small and lightweight, easy to handle