Market-leading drive technology for sensitive industrial robots for HRC

Improving the efficiency of your sensitive robotics solutions really can be this quick and easy

SensoJoint – the sensitive, torque-controlled complete drive

From industrial robots for human-robot collaboration (HRC) to medical robots to force feedback solutions – with its patented torque sensors, and unique integration and control know-how, Sensodrive has created a new era in robotics. This market-leading sensor technology is also at the heart of the SensoJoint – a ready-to-install complete drive that makes the development of sensitive robotics solutions faster and more efficient than ever before.

This unique Plug & Play actuator made in Germany not only sets new standards in terms of performance, precision and quality – thanks to its perfectly compatible individual components, SensoJoints are as compact as they are light and can be integrated optimally into any robotics concept.

 

 

Lower development costs

Developing your own robotics solutions costs time and money. SensoJoints are ready to install and easy to integrate thanks to their standard hardware and software interfaces. In addition, they are already fully safety-certified1 and fulfil all key safety requirements for HRC robotics.

Shorter time to market

SensoJoints are available in five sizes and can also be supplied in individual designs and performance levels if required. So you receive a customised actuator for each application that can be integrated into your products right away – without long development times.

Higher product quality

From the innovative Sensodrive torque sensor to the market-leading HarmonicDrive® gear to the powerful motors – only high-quality components that are perfectly compatible with each other are installed in the SensoJoints drive modules.

 

Plug & Play: Ready-to-install complete drives with market-leading technology

 

  • Torque-controlled
  • Sensitive
  • Powerful
  • Compact, light and robust
  • Highly precise
  • Easily integrated

 

 

Maximum safety for human-robot collaboration

Sensodrive torque technology is used in the cobots of many renowned industrial and medical robot manufacturers. We are making this innovative technology available in a complete drive for the first time with SensoJoints, offering you the highest level of safety for your robotics solutions.

Fully safety certified

SensoJoints are already certified in accordance with all key international safety standards - such as e. g: ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508 and DIN ISO/TS 15066 (from 2024). So there's no need to go through any more lengthy certification processes.

Maximum safety for users humans

Thanks to market-leading sensor technology and precise, highly safe control technology, SensoJoints offer maximum reliability in every respect so that robots and humans can work together safely without protective fences.

Maximum production reliability

Sensodrive only uses high-quality components that are perfectly compatible with each other. SensoJoints are therefore completely maintenance-free and set new standards in terms of their durability.

 

 

Impressive quality made in Germany

High-quality lightweight materials, market-leading torque sensors and precise finishing ensure reliable product quality that is worth the investment. SensoJoints are extremely robust and completely maintenance-free.

Ultra-light and compact

Size and weight are reduced to an absolute minimum thanks to the perfect compatibility of all components and the use of sturdy, lightweight materials.

Highly precise

The innovative Sensodrive torque control ensures that motions are executed with maximum precision – without any oscillation.

Fast and powerful

Particularly powerful motors and market-leading gears with output bearing enable safe and reliable power transmission.

 

SensoJoints make the difference. In your industry, too.

Medizintechnik  Schwingungsdämpfung von OP-Mikroskopen

Medical technology

SensoJoints also set new standards in the medical sector. Their torque sensors and state-of-the-art control technology can prevent e.g. disruptive and sometimes even dangerous vibrations of surgical microscopes, thanks to groundbreaking technology.

Industrial robotics

SensoJoints are the perfect sensitive drive solution for robot joints. They are used in lightweight robots by renowned manufacturers around the world to enable successful human-robot collaboration (HRC) and delicate assembly work.

 

Das SENSO-Wheel SD-LC ist der unübertroffene Force-Feedback Simulatorantrieb  - the SENSO-Wheel SD-LC is the unmatched force feedback simulator drive for demanding tasks

Force feedback

Due to their sensitivity and extremely compact design, SensoJoints are also perfect for force feedback applications. They guarantee the safe interaction of people and machines without protective devices and enable realistic simulations even on a large scale.

Das SENSODRIVE Exoskelett für die MRK - the SENSODRIVE exoskeleton

Industrial applications

In the factory of the future, SensoJoints will improve efficiency in a wide variety of areas. For example, as part of a modern exoskeleton to support lifting heavy loads. Or for maintaining perfectly steady tension in winding machines.

 

Let us show you the advantages for your company

Let our experts demonstrate the advantages that SensoJoints can offer your industry and your company. We will be happy to advise you on an individual basis.

 
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The Plug & Play complete solution for your sensitive robotics applications

Whether in terms of weight, performance, precision or reliability – SensoJoints are the leading complete drives for sensitive robotics solutions in all sectors. Their success is down to a combination of numerous high-quality components in a uniquely compact design and advanced control algorithms.

from left to right:

  1. Output shaft
  2. Output housing
  3. Crossed roller bearing
  4. Harmonic Drive® gear
  5. Torque sensor (optimised for the gearbox)
  6. Motor housing with stator
  7. Rotor
  8. Brake
  9. Motor controller
  10. Absolute encoder

  

Tailor-made for a wide range of applications

From the particularly small SensoJoint 3000 for use in hand axes to the powerful SensoJoint 7000 for large main axes – the innovative complete drives are available in 5 standard sizes and can also be individually customised to your requirements if necessary.

Technical data SensoJoint 3000

SensoJoint Serie
3000
Gearbox type Harmonic Drive
Torque sensor completely integrated
Motor BLDC Motor
Motor controller completely integrated
Brake completely integrated
Supply voltage [VDC] 48
Communikation interface EtherCAT®
Safety function STO by digital inputs (24 VDC)
Output bearing cross roller bearing
Position sensor outputside 19bit absolut
18bit multiturn
SensoJoint Products 3005 3008 3010
Reduction ratio 1:51 1:81 1:101
Max. input current [A] 4 3 3
Rated output torque [Nm] 5,4 7,8 7,8
Max. output torque [Nm] 18 23 28
Rated output speed [min-1] 39 24 19
Max. speed (no load) [min-1] 117 74 59
Length [mm] 150,5
Diameter [mm] 90,0
Diameter hollow shaft [mm] 9,0
Weight [kg] approx. 1,3
3D-Model (STEP) SensoJoint 3000
Further technical information We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and send you the CAD data of our SensoJoints

Technical data SensoJoint 4000

SensoJoint Serie
4000
Gearbox type Harmonic Drive
Torque sensor completely integrated
Motor BLDC Motor
Motor controller completely integrated
Brake completely integrated
Supply voltage [VDC] 48
Communikation interface EtherCAT®
Safety function STO by digital inputs (24 VDC)
Output bearing cross roller bearing
Position sensor outputside 19bit absolut
18bit multiturn
SensoJoint Products 4005 4008 4010
Reduction ratio 1:51 1:81 1:101
Max. current [A] 6 6 6
Rated output torque [Nm] 16 22 24
Max. output torque [Nm] 34 43 54
Rated output speed [min-1] 39 24 19
Max. speed (no load) [min-1] 117 74 59
Length [mm] 164,1
Diameter [mm] 90,0
Diameter hollow shaft [mm] 9,0
Weight [kg] approx. 1,7
3D-Model (STEP) SensoJoint 4000
Further technical information We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and send you the CAD data of our SensoJoints

Der drehmomentgeregelte Antrieb SENSO-Unit 145 mit hochspezialisiertem Drehmomentsensor - the torque-controlled drive SENSO-Unit 145 with SENSODRIVE torque sensor

Technical Data SensoJoint 5000

SensoJoint Serie
5000
Gearbox type Harmonic Drive
Torque sensor completely integrated
Motor BLDC Motor
Motor controller completely integrated
Brake completely integrated
Supply voltage [VDC] 48
Communikation interface EtherCAT®
Safety function STO by digital inputs (24 VDC)
Output bearing cross roller bearing
Position sensor outputside 19bit absolut
18bit multiturn
SensoJoint Products 5005 5008 5010
5012 5016
Reduction ratio 1:51 1:81 1:101 1:121 1:161
Max. intput curent [A] 6 6 6 6 6
Rated output torque [Nm] 19 30 38 45 52
Max. output torque [Nm] 62 96 107 113 120
Rated output speed [min-1] 39 24 19 16 12
Max. speed (no load) [min-1] 117 74 59 49 37
Length [mm] 172,5
Diameter [mm] 100,0
Diameter hollow shaft [mm] 9,0
Weight [kg] approx. 2,0
3D-Model (STEP) SensoJoint 5000
Further technical information We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and send you the CAD data of our SensoJoints

Technical Data SensoJoint 6000

SensoJoint Serie
6000
Gearbox type Harmonic Drive
Torque sensor completely integrated
Motor BLDC Motor
Motor controller completely integrated
Brake completely integrated
Supply voltage [VDC] 48
Communikation interface EtherCAT®
Safety function STO by digital inputs (24 VDC)
Output bearing cross roller bearing
Position sensor outputside 20bit absolut
18bit multiturn
SensoJoint Products 6005 6008 6010 6012
Reduction ratio 1:51 1:81 1:101 1:121
Max. input current [A] 10 10 10 10
Rated output torque [Nm] 39 63 67 67
Max. output torque [Nm] 98 137 157 167
Rated output speed [min-1] 39 24 19 16
Max. speed (no load) [min-1] 75 46 37 31
Length [mm] 192,4
Diameter [mm] 117,0
Diameter hollow shaft [mm] 13,0
Weight [kg] approx. 3,4
3D-Model (STEP) SensoJoint 6000
Further technical information We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and send you the CAD data of our SensoJoints

Technical Data SensoJoint 7000

SensoJoint Serie
7000
Gearbox type Harmonic Drive
Torque sensor completely integrated
Motor BLDC Motor
Motor controller completely integrated
Brake completely integrated
Supply voltage [VDC] 48
Communikation interface EtherCAT®
Safety function STO by digital inputs (24 VDC)
Output bearing cross roller bearing
Position sensor outputside 20bit absolut
18bit multiturn
SensoJoint Products 7005 7008 7010 7012 7016
Reduction ratio 1:51 1:81 1:101 1:121 1:161
Max. input current 10 12 12 12 12
Rated output torque [Nm] 51 81 101 121 137
Max. output torque [Nm] 166 208 208 208 208
Rated output speed [min-1] 39 24 19 16 12
Max. speed (no load) [min-1] 94 59 47 39 29
Length [mm] 204,0
Diameter [mm] 145,0
Diameter hollow shaft [mm] 19,0
Weight [kg] approx. 5,5
3D-Model (STEP) SensoJoint 7000
Further technical information We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and send you the CAD data of our SensoJoints

SENSODRIVE entwickelt angepasste Force-Feedback Produkte - SENSODRIVE developes customized force feedback products

SensoJoint customized

SensoJoint Customized

We can develop the perfect solution for you – especially according to your requirements.
Please inquire!

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Technical Data of all SensoJoints in comparison

 

SensoJoint Serie
3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
Gearbox type Harmonic Drive
Torque sensor completely integrated
Motor BLDC Motor
Motor controller completely integrated
Brake completely integrated
Supply voltage [VDC] 48
Communikation interface EtherCAT®
Safety function STO by digital inputs (24 VDC)
Output bearing cross roller bearing
Position sensor outputside 19bit absolut
18bit multiturn
20bit absolut
18bit multiturn
SensoJoint Products 3005 3008 3010 4005 4008 4010 5005 5008 5010  5012 5016 6005 6008 6010 6012 7005 7008 7010 7012 7016
Reduction ratio 1:51 1:81 1:101 1:51  1:81 1:101 1:51 1:81 1:101 1:121 1:161 1:51  1:81 1:101 1:121 1:51 1:81 1:101 1:121 1:161
Max. input current [A] 4 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12
Rated output torque [Nm] 5,4 7,8 7,8 16 22 24 19 30 38 45 52 39 63 67 67 51 81 101 121 137
Max. output torque [Nm] 18 23 28 34 43 54 62 96 107 113 120 98 137 157 167 166 208 208 208 208
Rated output speed [min-1] 39 24 19 39 24 19 39 24 19 16 12 39 24 19 16 39 24 19 16 12
Max. speed (no load) [min-1] 117 74 59 117 74 59 117 74 59 49 37 75 46 37 31 94 59 47 39 29
Length [mm] 150,5 164,1 172,5 192,4 204,0
Diameter [mm] 90,0 90,0 100,0 117,0 145,0
Diameter hollow shaft [mm] 9,0 9,0 9,0 13,0 19,0
Weight [kg] approx. 1,3 approx. 1,7 approx. 2,0 approx. 3,4 approx. 5,5
3D-Model(STEP) SensoJoint 3000 SensoJoint 4000 SensoJoint 5000 SensoJoint 6000 SensoJoint 7000
Further technical information We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and send you the CAD data of our SensoJoints

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Robot development in record time

SensoJoints not only accelerate the planning and development of new cobot solutions. Their compact design and standard interfaces also enable even faster prototype assembly.

 

Torque-controlled actuator success stories

 Space, Industry 4.0, medical technology, the automotive industry ... the potential applications for the sensitive SensoJoint complete drives are almost unlimited. See for yourself.

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