A sensor for and process of detecting and quantifying force-torque components.

摘要

An apparatus and process for detecting and quantifying force-torque components applied to a loadable means. The apparatus includes a plurality of signal-transmission means (xÉ....xÌ), a plurality of signal-reflection means (RÉ....RÈ), a plurality of signal-detection means (xÉ....xÌ) and a deformable means (B) which is deformable in response to the application of force-torque components to the loadable means. Application of a force-torque component to the loadable means results in the alteration of the distance traveled by a signal from signal-transmission means to signal detection means. The apparatus further includes a means for utilizing the detected signals to determine force-torque components.