Soft Robotics
Soft Robotics Inc. is a robotics company that divested its gripper business assets to the Schmalz Group in 2024 and now operates under Oxipital AI, focusing on vision inspection and defect detection.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Soft Robotics Inc. announced on August 6, 2024, the divestiture of its gripper business assets to the Schmalz Group. The company's website states it has transformed into Oxipital AI and that the site is owned by Oxipital AI. Its focus includes Vision Inspection and Defect Detection technologies, including the integration of Oxipital AI. The mGrip Flexible Gripping Technology integrates advanced defect detection capabilities and is described as an essential tool for enhancing gripper business assets.
History
On August 6, 2024, Soft Robotics Inc. announced the divestiture of its gripper business assets to the Schmalz Group. The company's website states that Soft Robotics has transformed into Oxipital AI and that the site is owned by Oxipital AI. The divestiture was described as allowing both companies to focus on advancements in Vision Inspection and Defect Detection technologies, including the integration of Oxipital AI.
Products and positioning
Focus on Vision Inspection and Defect Detection technologies, including the integration of Oxipital AI.
mGrip Flexible Gripping Technology
Integrates advanced defect detection capabilities, making it an essential tool for enhancing gripper business assets.
Recent events
Soft Robotics launches SoftAI Solutions[2]
Reported:
Soft Robotics Inc. announced the launch of SoftAI Solutions, combining 3D vision, artificial intelligence software and soft grasping for food-processing automation.
AMT and Soft Robotics announce strategic partnership[3]
Reported:
Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) announced a strategic partnership with Soft Robotics to provide robotic systems using soft robotic grippers and 3D vision solutions.
- Unconfirmed
FANUC and Soft Robotics announce partnership[4]
Reported:
FANUC and Soft Robotics entered a partnership under which FANUC can access Soft Robotics’ technology and Soft Robotics can leverage FANUC’s global customers. FANUC said it would implement Soft Robotics’ technology, including mGrip, in its portfolio.
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