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CASCADE: capacitive cable robot sensitive to obstacle detection

Description

Cable sensitive to the proximity of obstacles (people, objects, etc.) enabling the detection of presence/intrusion within the perimeter near the cable using capacitive sensors.

Other technical details:

  • Electrical potential of the cable core
  • Induces shielding that emits an electric field around it
  • Any intrusion into this field alters the capacity of the cable core.

Cable characteristics: Traction/lifting / Detection up to 45 cm / Power and data transmission.

Advantages:

  • Non-contact detection of all materials
  • Insensitive to disturbances and impurities
  • Ability to detect and stop a moving object before it comes into contact with an obstacle (material or human) within its operating range.

Domains

Robotics