Abstract: Various embodiments of a torque cell including a flexure element and sensor assembly are disclosed. A flexure element includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a plurality of beams arranged symmetrically and extending radially connecting the inner ring to the outer ring. Each beam has a first surface, a second surface, and a recessed portion. The recessed portion having a recessed surface recessed from the first surface of the beam with an extent of the recessed surface of the recessed portion having a planar gauge portion that is substantially parallel with a plane perpendicular to a central axis of the flexure element. Each planar gauge portion of the plurality of beams are in the same plane. The sensor assembly including a plurality of strain gauges affixed to the beams within the planar gauge portion and a measurement circuit coupled to the plurality of strain gauges.