Torque Sensor (AB)
Libraries:
Simscape /
Foundation Library /
Rotational /
Sensors
Description
The Torque Sensor (AB) block measures torque in an angle-based rotational network. The sensor is ideal because it does not account for inertia, friction, delays, energy consumption, and so on.
Connections B and F are angle-based rotational conserving ports. The physical signal port t outputs the torque applied by port B on port F.
Connect this sensor in series with the block where you want to measure the torque, because torque is a Through variable. For more information, see Through and Across Variables. The sensor constrains ports B and F to allow no motion between them, therefore connecting the sensor in parallel may affect the simulation results because it is analogous to adding a bypass connection line between the connection points. A series connection within an existing line does not affect the simulation results and provides an accurate measurement.
Examples
Interfacing Angle-Based Rotational and Position-Based Translational Networks
Demonstrates how you can define positive directions for translation and rotation in your physical view and adjust the Simscape™ network to achieve the desired behavior. It highlights the flexibility of Simscape in mapping physical directions to schematic representations.
Ports
Output
Conserving
Extended Capabilities
Version History
Introduced in R2026a
