RUT Measurement (Impact of robot on ground)

[Ishwanku]

How we can measure the impact of a wheels on ground..so called RUT made by the four wheel robot instantly........how can measure the rut made by the robot .?

 

[jiripolivka]

If you only need to pick up the impact, use a piezo sensor, or weight sensor from an electronic balance. You can calibrate it so the output is proportional to impact force.

A microphone can be used to "hear" the sound of impact. Again, by calibration of the output one can estimate impact force.