Glossary

Gripper

A gripper is the most common form of EOAT. It closes onto a workpiece to hold it while the robot moves it, then releases it. Grippers vary by actuation (electric, pneumatic), jaw count and grip type (parallel, angular, self-centering).

Related terms

Electric gripper

A gripper actuated by an electric motor rather than compressed air.

EOAT (End of Arm Tooling)

The tool mounted at the end of a robot arm that interacts with the part — most often a gripper.

Gripping force

The clamping force a gripper applies to hold a part, often expressed in newtons or kN.

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