Weiss Robotics WSG-DSA
The Weiss Robotics WSG-DSA is a series of precision servo-electric grippers equipped with integrated distributed sensing area (DSA) tactile pads. Each gripper jaw features a 14×6 taxel array enabling measurement of contact force distribution (0–4 N/taxel) with 3.75 mm spatial resolution. Data from the array is read digitally via EtherCAT or Modbus TCP interfaces, enabling integration with real-time control systems.
DSA pads are compatible with the WSG 32, WSG 50 and WSG 032 CoBot gripper models. Sensors are slip-resistant and can feed information into adaptive grasping algorithms. Operating temperature: 0…+40 °C. Supply voltage: 24 V DC.
Classification
Tactile Sensor · serves as: Sensing, Grasping, Manipulation.
Which group Weiss Robotics WSG-DSA belongs to and how it is built
Sensors is a broad subcategory of hardware components responsible for collecting data from a robot's environment, mechanisms, and electronic systems. It encompasses distance, position, pressure, temperature, voltage, current, contact, and numerous other sensor types. This subcategory applies when a component is sensory in nature but does not belong to a more specific group such as LiDAR or Vision Components.
A tactile sensor is designed to detect physical contact, pressure, force distribution, and other touch-related properties. In robotics, it is particularly important in dexterous hands, grippers, manipulators, and human–robot interaction systems. It enables contact detection, grasp force control, pressure distribution recognition, and improved manipulation precision and safety. Tactile sensors are a key component in the development of haptic perception and more natural robot–environment interaction.
Technical specification
How much power Weiss Robotics WSG-DSA needs and how it can be powered