End Effector Definition End effector is a generic term that includes all the devices that can be intalled at a robot wrist. Synonyms of end effector are end of arm tooling (or EOAT), robot peripherals or robot accessories although these last two terms are not as precise and can include devices that are not necessarily installed and the end of the robot arm. End Effector Types Classic examples for industrial robots are listed below. Grippers Grippers are the most common type of end effector. They can use different gripping methods and actuation styles. You can read about this topic in our article on how to choose the right gripper for your application . Brands of robot grippers include Schunk, Robohand, PHD, SOMMER and, of course, Robotiq. Force-Torque Sensors Force-torque sensors (FT sensors) are pucks installed between the robot flange and the tool that interacts with the part. They measure the force and torque that the robot applies to t...