Universal Robots (Novi, MI) announced the low-level Direct Torque Control interface, a software capability for precise torque management in collaborative robot joints.
The Direct Torque Control interface provides a method for users to set target torque for all joints of Universal Robots’ cobots.
Features:
- Allows control of joint torque at 500Hz
- Applies to all UR cobots, including e-Series and UR Series
- Supported by PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X
- Reduces time and complexity for building a torque control software stack
- Supports use cases in research, education, assembly and screw driving
- Enables sim-to-real transfer
- Available in an early access version at no cost
- Suitable for research institutions and educational environments
- Supports applications that require fine force control and precise motion, such as gear assembly
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