Load Cell

A load cell is a transducer that converts mechanical force or weight into an electrical signal, typically using strain gauges arranged in a Wheatstone bridge configuration. When force is applied to the load cell, it deforms slightly, causing the resistance of the strain gauges to change proportionally to the applied load. This resistance change produces a measurable voltage output that can be amplified and processed by microcontrollers or measurement systems. Load cells are commonly used in digital scales, industrial weighing systems, force measurement applications, and robotics for precise weight and force detection.