What does the FS100 controlled robot have to protect the robot and tool?

• A. A torque monitoring system
• B. An emergency stop button
• C. A temperature sensor
• D. A vision system

Answer: (A)

Torque monitoring is the mechanism that protects the robot and its tool. The FS100 controller continuously watches the motor torque (and related current) and compares it to safe limits. When overload, stall, or a binding condition occurs—such as a jam, collision, or blocked motion—torque rises and the system triggers a stop or slows the motion to prevent damage to joints, gears, and the end effector. An emergency stop button provides a manual safety shutdown, but it doesn’t automatically protect against overload. Temperature sensors help guard against overheating, but they don’t detect mechanical overload in real time. A vision system is used for perception tasks, not protection. So the torque monitoring system is the key feature that safeguards the robot and tool.