Visualizing Precision: Strain Wave Gearing Torque Sensor Inside a Robot Arm
- Max Kulich
- 13 hours ago
- 1 min read
In collaboration with FUTEK USA, I had the opportunity to create a technical 3D illustration that brings clarity to a complex concept: how a strain wave gearing torque sensor is embedded inside a robotic joint.
This type of sensor plays a vital role in high-precision robotics, enabling closed-loop control by accurately measuring torque at the joints — the exact point where motion meets resistance.
🔍 What's visualized:
A robotic arm with a cutaway view at the elbow joint, revealing the inner mechanics
The strain wave gearing mechanism, working in tandem with the servo motor
The entire signal chain from sensor ➝ amplifier ➝ PCL data acquisition ➝ computer
Key hardware components like the servo motor, digital amplifier, and embedded SPI output board
📌 Design choice: I used a combination of detailed mechanical sectioning and clean white space to keep the focus sharp — directing the viewer’s eye to the sensor integration while maintaining a clean, isometric presentation of the full robotic system.
Whether you’re in automation, robotics, or sensor tech: visuals like this one help communicate not just what a product is, but why it matters — fast, intuitive, and precise.
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