Glossary

Force limiting

Force limiting restricts the maximum force a device can exert so contact with a person stays within safe thresholds. It is a core principle of collaborative robot and gripper design.

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Related terms

Force control

Regulating the force a gripper or robot applies, rather than just position.

Cobot (collaborative robot)

A robot designed to work safely alongside people without hard guarding.

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