Data Acquisition Platform for Measuring Resistive Sensors Printed on a Robotic Arm

There is a need for new technologies that can enhance the use of production lines in a more flexible fashion, in order to obtain custom products, with greater efficiency. The aim of the entire project is the development of digital toolkits and devices for printing sensors on a robotic arm, directly on the production line. As part of the project, a data acquisition platform needs to be developed, in order to take data from sensors, analyze it and send commands to the rest of the system.This paper presents the design and implementation of two versions of flexible data acquisition platforms (a nonindustrial and an industrial one) and also a discussion regarding the characteristics and use of the platforms is made.