OnRobot Announces 2FG7 Sander Tool for Collaborative Robots
Compatible with commercial robots and adapters, ready to use immediately
Collaborative robots are gaining increasing attention in the logistics and service sectors.


The entire world is suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst restricted trade, it has been found that countries capable of producing necessary goods domestically in a timely manner—in other words, those with strong manufacturing sectors—are better able to weather the current "With COVID" era.

Last April, Bloomberg reported that “countries with more manufacturing companies and technology will achieve a V-shaped economic recovery in the ‘post-COVID era,’ and South Korea and Taiwan fall into this category.”

However, manufacturing is an industry that requires direct labor input, making it more directly exposed to the threat of infectious diseases than other industries. Even after the end of COVID-19, this issue remains a potential threat that could surface at any time. Furthermore, changes in the population structure and a decline in the workforce resulting from the falling birth rate are immediate future problems.

On the 13th, OnRobot held a press conference at the Oakwood Premier Coex Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and unveiled its new products, the '2FG7 Gripper' and the 'Sander surface finishing process automation tool,' while also expressing its aspirations for the Korean manufacturing automation market.

The 2FG7 gripper provides a base load of up to 11 kg (24.3 pounds), a grip range of up to 74 mm (2.91 inches), and a force of at least 20 N and up to 140 N, making it easy to handle not only light and small loads but also heavy and large loads.

Although it is smaller than OnRobot’s existing ‘RG2 and RG6 grippers,’ it is more powerful than both products and can be used in narrow spaces (156×158×180mm/6.14×6.22×7.08 inches), making it suitable for applications with limited working space.

It is compatible with major collaborative robots or lightweight manufacturing robot arms via a dedicated adapter, enabling easy and quick installation regardless of the manufacturer's technical capabilities. In addition, it is IP67 waterproof and dustproof and ISO Class 5 clean room certified, allowing it to withstand harsh manufacturing environments.

The 2FG7 gripper, driven by a 0.1mm (0.004 inch) electric motor, provides finger position resolution and a gripping speed of 200mm/s. Users can program precise force, speed, and stroke control through an intuitive software interface, making it more precise than pneumatic grippers and emitting no contaminants.

A sander is a tool that performs sanding and polishing. Traditional tools often required specialized robotic skills for installation and maintenance. This sander is also compatible with major collaborative robots and robotic arms for light manufacturing via dedicated adapters, allowing for immediate use.

The new product consists of a plug-and-play sanding tool, standard sanding and polishing pads, and easy-to-program software; optionally, a force/torque sensor and a grit changer are provided, enabling automatic switching between sanding grits without human intervention.

Replaceable standard pads usable with various parts enable surface finishing of objects with geometric structures. In addition, through the enclosed software, users can manually set the work path without going through the robot's Teach Pendant.

Adding force/torque sensors allows for automatic adaptation to surface variations or part misalignment, improving consistency and quality and reducing scrap rates.

Choi Min-seok, CEO of OnRobot Korea, who hosted the meeting, said, “As the demand for robot automation in the domestic manufacturing industry is increasing, we understand that the potential of collaborative robot solutions is very high,” adding, “OnRobot is currently collaborating with and pursuing partnerships with large corporations in the robot automation sector as well as startups.”

He added, “Korea has the largest collaborative robot market following China, the United States, and Germany,” stating that “utilization is expanding not only in manufacturing but also in automotive, logistics, and services.”

CEO Choi emphasized, “As the adoption of collaborative robots increases, there is a growing demand in the market for intuitive collaboration applications that are easy to use and highly flexible,” adding, “OnRobot will continue to release easy-to-use products that are compatible with various types of robots, ranging from lightweight industrial robots to collaborative robots.”

OnRobot, founded in 2015, is expanding its product line of collaborative applications through active M&A. In addition, it operates a 'One Stop Shop' that brings together collaboration applications to support the rapid and seamless automation of businesses.

Meanwhile, OnRobot participated in 'RoboWorld 2020' held last October and expressed its ambition to continue aggressive B2B business expansion in Korea.