On Robot
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersOdense, Denmark
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
On Robot firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- On Robot
- Legal name
- OnRobot A/S
- Website
- https://onrobot.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
On Robot industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Collaborative Robotics (End-of-Arm Tooling)
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Robot End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Tool Changers, Welding/Cutting Heads) (IMAHAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)
Keywords
Where On Robot is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Odense
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
On Robot business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - End-of-Arm Tools: OnRobot generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical products including grippers (finger, vacuum, magnetic, soft, gecko), sensors, tool changers, robot elevators, and accessories. Products are sold through direct sales and channel partners globally.
- Software - D:PLOY Platform: OnRobot offers the D:PLOY automated deployment platform which powers pre-fabricated solutions. The software enables same-day installation and fast changeovers for palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging and transferring applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing through sales team |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
On Robot product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OnRobot manufactures and sells plug-and-produce end-of-arm tools (EOAT) including grippers, sensors, tool changers, sanders, screwdrivers and robot elevators, alongside the D:PLOY software platform that enables automated deployment of collaborative robot applications without programming expertise. Products are designed to work across major robot brands such as Universal Robots, FANUC, KUKA, and ABB under a unified "One System, Zero Complexity" architecture.
Product overview
OnRobot is a one-stop shop for collaborative robot applications, offering a unified platform (D:PLOY) combined with a comprehensive portfolio of end-of-arm tools and sensors. The D:PLOY platform enables rapid deployment of collaborative applications in hours without programming expertise. The product portfolio includes: grippers (RG2, RG6, 2FG14, 2FG7, 2FGP20, MG10, Gecko Gripper, 3FG15, 3FG25 for finger/magnetic/adhesive grippers; VG10, VGC10, VGP20, VGP30 for vacuum grippers; and Soft Gripper for food-grade applications); sensors (OnRobot Eyes 2.5D vision system and HEX 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor); tools (OnRobot Sander for material removal and OnRobot Screwdriver for assembly); accessories (Quick Changer, Dual Quick Changer, Dual Mounting Kit, LIFT100 Robot Elevator, Pallet Station); and Off-The-Shelf Solutions for palletizing and CNC applications. All products work seamlessly across leading robot brands through the 'One System, Zero Complexity' unified programming platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- D:PLOY Platform Software platform for automated deployment of collaborative robot applications including palletizing, transferring, CNC machine tending, and packaging, sold to manufacturers seeking fast commissioning without programming.
- D:PLOY Palletizing Automated application module within D:PLOY specifically for palletizing applications, enabling manufacturers to deploy palletizing cells in hours.
- D:PLOY CNC Machine Tending Automated application module within D:PLOY for CNC machine tending, targeting machine shops seeking to automate loading/unloading without specialized programming.
- D:PLOY Packaging Automated application module within D:PLOY for packaging lines, supporting fast changeovers in high-mix packaging environments.
- D:PLOY Transferring Automated application module within D:PLOY for material transfer operations between production stages.
- RG2 Finger Gripper Flexible collaborative 2-finger gripper with wide strokes, fast deployment and easy customization for a wide range of pick-and-place, machine tending, and assembly applications.
- RG6 Finger Gripper Flexible collaborative gripper with larger reach and built-in OnRobot Quick Changer, broadening the scope of applications that can be automated.
- 2FG14 Finger Gripper Robust, lightweight, fully electrical parallel gripper for consistent and reliable performance, ideal for CNC, material handling, and assembly applications.
- 2FG7 Finger Gripper Parallel gripper for collaborative and light industrial robots used to automate pick-and-place, machine tending, and assembly tasks.
- 2FGP20 Palletizer Gripper Electric gripper ideal for palletizing applications offering wide stroke and customizable arms to handle different products.
- MG10 Magnetic Gripper Magnetic gripper for material handling, assembly, and machine tending applications in manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace environments.
- Gecko Gripper Flexible and compact plug-and-play gecko gripper designed to fit even tight spaces, with fast deployment and lower operating costs.
- 3FG15 Finger Gripper Flexible, large-stroke 3-finger gripper ideal for a wide range of objects and shapes in machine-tending applications such as CNC lathe machines.
- 3FG25 Finger Gripper Heavy-duty 3-finger gripper built to handle larger and heavier parts, ideal for CNC machine tending, material handling, and assembly tasks.
- VGP30 Vacuum Gripper Powerful pneumatic vacuum gripper designed to optimize throughput and boost flexibility for high-mix applications.
- VG10 Vacuum Gripper Flexible and adjustable electric dual-suction end-of-arm tool designed for collaborative robot applications from machine tending to material handling.
- VGC10 Vacuum Gripper Compact electric vacuum gripper suited for tight spaces and smaller robot arms, quick to redeploy with unlimited customization for nearly any application.
- VGP20 Vacuum Gripper Electric vacuum gripper ideal for heavy-duty packaging and palletizing applications with payload up to 20kg.
- Soft Gripper Certified food-grade soft robot gripper for handling food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and other delicate items.
- OnRobot Eyes Flexible and adaptable 2.5D robot vision system deployed in collaborative applications including sorting and CNC machine tending.
- HEX 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor 6-axis force and torque sensor delivering accurate measurements to provide robots with tactile sensing for precision applications, designed to fit most industrial robot arms.
Quantifiable outcome
- D:PLOY enables deployment of complete collaborative applications in just a few hours
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use On Robot
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
On Robot technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature7 records
On Robot partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- CFZ CobotsminorCFZ Cobots is an implementation partner that worked with Schneider Electric to deploy OnRobot grippers (RG6 and VGC10) alongside Universal Robots technology at Schneider Electric's Valencian plant in Spain for automating relay forming work.
- Universal RobotscoreUniversal Robots is a leading collaborative robot manufacturer whose technology integrates with OnRobot end-of-arm tools. OnRobot products including RG6 grippers and VGC10 vacuum grippers are designed to work with Universal Robots cobots for human-robot collaboration applications.
- FANUC AmericacoreFANUC America is a major robot manufacturer. OnRobot featured FANUC robots at its Dallas automation roadmap event in February 2026 with live demonstrations. OnRobot tools are designed to integrate with FANUC robot systems.
- Adaptive Vision and RoboticsminorFeatured participant at OnRobot's Dallas 'Build Your Automation Roadmap' event in February 2026, presenting on automation integration and deployment strategies targeting North Texas manufacturers.
- AWCminorFeatured participant at OnRobot's Dallas automation event, presenting on automation integration and deployment strategies for metal fabrication, aerospace, and food & beverage sectors.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
On Robot competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SMC Corporation: SMC is a Japanese pneumatics and automation components giant with vacuum grippers and EOAT products that compete with OnRobot's pneumatic VGP30 and other vacuum tools. Its scale and broad catalog position it as a price-and-availability competitor across the cobot ecosystem.
- Festo: Festo is a large German industrial automation supplier with a broad portfolio that includes grippers, drives, and valves sold to factory automation customers. While not EOAT-only, its gripper line and global automation distribution make it a competitor for cobot tooling budgets.
- Schunk: Schunk is a German manufacturer of gripping systems, toolholders, and automation components with a much larger industrial footprint. Its EOAT portfolio (grippers, rotary modules, force/torque sensors) competes directly with OnRobot while serving a broader industrial base including traditional industrial robots.
Direct peers
- GIMATIC: GIMATIC manufactures end-effector tooling (grippers, vacuum cups, tool changers) for industrial and collaborative robots. It overlaps with OnRobot's tool-changing and gripping portfolio and serves the same European integrator channel.
- Applied Robotics: Applied Robotics manufactures tool changers and EOAT for industrial robots, competing with OnRobot's Quick Changer and Dual Quick Changer accessories. Its focus on quick-change systems makes it a comparable peer for high-mix manufacturing applications.
- Robotiq: Robotiq manufactures end-of-arm tooling (grippers, force/torque sensors, vision) specifically for collaborative robots, with a product portfolio nearly identical to OnRobot's. Now owned by Universal Robots (OnRobot's largest OEM partner), it is the most direct competitor in cobot EOAT.
- Piab: Piab (including piCOBOT and Kenos vacuum gripper lines) is a global supplier of vacuum-based EOAT for collaborative and industrial robots. Its focus on vacuum gripping overlaps directly with OnRobot's VG/VGP/VGC10 vacuum gripper family, especially for palletizing and packaging.
- Destaco: Destaco (part of Stabilus) manufactures clamping, gripping, and end-of-arm tooling for robotic applications. Its cobot-ready EOAT products and global industrial distribution make it a close competitor to OnRobot in material handling and assembly.
- Zimmer Group: Zimmer Group manufactures grippers, end-of-arm tooling, and damping technology for industrial and collaborative robots. It is one of the established European EOAT specialists with overlapping product lines (parallel, angular, and vacuum grippers) targeting the same cobot/integrator channel.
Emerging players
- Weiss Robotics: Weiss Robotics specializes in force/torque sensors and gripping modules for collaborative robots, overlapping directly with OnRobot's HEX sensor and small gripper lines. It is a smaller, more niche German specialist competing on sensor-driven cobot applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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On Robot leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
On Robot subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
On Robot funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors9 records
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On Robot M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A4 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about On Robot
What does On Robot do?
OnRobot manufactures and sells plug-and-produce end-of-arm tools (EOAT) including grippers, sensors, tool changers, sanders, screwdrivers and robot elevators, alongside the D:PLOY software platform that enables automated deployment of collaborative robot applications without programming expertise. Products are designed to work across major robot brands such as Universal Robots, FANUC, KUKA, and ABB under a unified "One System, Zero Complexity" architecture.
Is On Robot a public or private company?
On Robot is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was On Robot founded?
On Robot was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is On Robot based?
On Robot is headquartered in Odense, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does On Robot make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - End-of-Arm Tools are the primary driver. The others are software - D:PLOY Platform.
Who are On Robot's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SMC Corporation, Festo and Schunk. Direct peers are GIMATIC, Applied Robotics, Robotiq, Piab, Destaco and Zimmer Group. Weiss Robotics is listed as an emerging player.
Does On Robot have an API?
No public API is recorded for On Robot.
What industry is On Robot in?
On Robot's product category is Industrial Collaborative Robotics (End-of-Arm Tooling). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAD, Robot End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Tool Changers, Welding/Cutting Heads), with a secondary code of HDAAAIAL, Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors). Its NAICS code is 335 and its SIC code is 3560.