What is the purpose of the torque monitoring system in the FS100 controlled robot?

• A. To increase speed
• B. To protect the robot and tool
• C. To log alarms
• D. To adjust grip strength

Answer: (B)

Torque monitoring watches the actual torque at the robot’s joints and keeps it within safe limits. When the torque climbs too high due to a stall, jam, collision, or overload, the controller can slow down, stop, or back off to prevent damage to the motors, gears, joints, and the end effector. This protective function helps avoid overheating, excessive wear, and loss of precision, extending the robot’s life and maintaining safe operation. While alarms or logs can result from detected issues, the core purpose is to safeguard both the robot and the tooling, not to increase speed or directly adjust grip strength.