Robot Work Tools — Current Core Direction
Six sub-directions.
Robot Electric Tools
Electric tools engineered for robot operation, with stable torque output, precise control and durable mechanics for continuous real work.
Smart End Effectors
End effectors that grasp, hold and manipulate real workpieces across different tasks and materials.
Tool Quick-Change
Quick-change interfaces that let a single robot switch tools within one workflow without manual intervention.
Tool Interface & Control
Standardized mechanical, electrical and software interfaces that make tools addressable and controllable by robots.
Tool SDK
Software development kit for integrating tools into robot workflows, with APIs, samples and diagnostics.
Tool State Perception
Sensing and state tracking so robots know how a tool is performing in real time, from wear to failure signals.
Covered work tasks
Standards System
Tool interfaces, testing & evaluation and tool control are built on the RWT standards system.