Strain gauges and Wheatstone bridges

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Strain gauges and Wheatstone bridges are critical components in mechanical and robotics applications. Strain gauges, particularly when configured in a Wheatstone bridge topology, provide accurate measurements of stress by producing a differential output voltage that remains stable across temperature variations. This technology is essential for monitoring the performance and structural integrity of robotic systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely.

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Anyone know the significance of strain gauges and Wheatstone bridge in applications within mechanical and robotics areas. Thanks
 
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An accurate strain gauge can be made from 4 strain elements in the topology of a Wheatstone bridge. The differential output voltage is then independent of temperature.
Your question needs to be more specific.
 
Capstone said:
Anyone know the significance of strain gauges and Wheatstone bridge in applications within mechanical and robotics areas. Thanks
Sure, strain gauges measure how stressed robots are feeling. Wheatstone bridges are used by robots when making bread.

But seriously, (1) Have you done any reading about these questions at all? Post links to your reading and ask us about what is confusing you. (2) Is this a schoolwork question?
 
berkeman said:
Sure, strain gauges measure how stressed robots are feeling. Wheatstone bridges are used by robots when making bread.

But seriously, (1) Have you done any reading about these questions at all? Post links to your reading and ask us about what is confusing you. (2) Is this a schoolwork question?

Ahaha funny guy you

But seriously, (1) Do you really think I would be asking you for help if I would have been able to find the information myself? Use your head mate (2) No, it's not school work I just ask these questions on physics forums for the fun of it.
 
Okay, I'll accept that it's not for school (so far), but you did not post links to your reading like I asked. Please do so, and tell us which parts are confusing you. There are indeed some confusing parts to understanding bridges, but until you show us what you have done so far, there is little we can do to help you.
 
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Ahaha funny guy you

But seriously, (1) Do you really think I would be asking you for help if I would have been able to find the information myself? Use your head mate (2) No, it's not school work I just ask these questions on physics forums for the fun of it.
1- Yes
2 - Presumably, sarcasm.

With luck you'll get all the help you deserve.
 
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Use your head mate
Brilliant words. Just what's needed if you really want help. And actually, a very apt reply back to you.
I wonder where you heard that PF is an alternative to doing your own spadework.
 

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