With global warming leading to abnormal weather phenomena and increasing carbon emissions, countries are implementing carbon emission reduction policies. Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to promote environmentally responsible practices while maintaining industrial competitiveness. To avoid potential tariffs in the European market, Korea must vigorously pursue carbon emission reduction. Emphasizing renewable energy adoption is crucial for achieving eco-friendly and sustainable energy production. This study conducted an economic feasibility assessment for constructing small hydroelectric power plants using discharged energy from Goseong Green Power Plant. By evaluating economic viability, decision-makers could assess potential benefits and costs to support effective planning and implementation. Findings of this study could encourage investments in renewable energy projects, fostering a greener and more sustainable energy landscape for the future.
In this paper, we describe the development of a 5-axis force/moment sensor of an intelligent gripper designed to grasp the weight of an unknown object and the position of the object in the gripper. The 5-axis force/moment sensor consists of an Fx force sensor, Fy force sensor, and Fz force sensor to measure weight, along with an Mx moment sensor and Mz moment sensor to determine the position of an object in the gripper. These sensors are all built within a single body. Each sensor sensing part of the 5-axis force/moment sensor was newly modeled and custom designed using software, and each sensor was manufactured by attaching a strain gauge. The results of the characteristic test of the fabricated 5-axis force/moment sensor showed that the rated output error was within 0.1%, the reproducibility error was within 0.05%, and the nonlinearity error was within 0.04%. Therefore, the 5-axis force/moment sensor developed in this paper can be attached to an intelligent gripper and be used to grasp the weight of an unknown object as well as the position of the object in the gripper.
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In this study, we designed and manufactured a 3-axis force sensor for an intelligent gripper that safely grips an unknown object. The 3-axis force sensor consists of an Fx force sensor, an Fy force sensor, and an Fz force sensor in one body, and is manufactured by attaching a strain gauge. The characteristics evaluation showed that the rated output error was within 0.2, the nonlinearity error was within 0.05, and the reproducibility error was within 0.06%. Therefore, the 3-axis force sensor designed and manufactured in this study can be used to measure weight and control the force used to grip an unknown object by attaching it to the intelligent gripper.
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