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LPTech Co., Ltd. Leads the Standardization of Grippers with a Sensorless “Smart Gripper”

[Economic News 2023]

The day is rapidly approaching when cutting-edge robots and artificial intelligence will take on tasks that humans cannot perform—or find difficult to perform—on their own. In particular, when work requires extremely delicate precision or involves hazardous experiments, replacing humans with robots enables operations to be carried out with greater accuracy and safety.
 

A representative example of such robots is the gripper, often referred to as a robotic hand. Gripper robots are primarily used in situations that require precise recognition of an object’s size, shape, and physical properties. In recent years, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, grippers have become capable of performing even more delicate tasks automatically than before.
 

Based on these technological advancements, grippers are now used across a wide range of industries—from cutting-edge sectors such as display manufacturing, semiconductors, and secondary batteries to the field of smart agriculture. However, due to the complexity of the technologies involved, the cost of supplying such solutions remains relatively high, making widespread adoption challenging.
 

Against this backdrop, LPTech Co., Ltd. has focused on developing grippers that are easier for a broader range of users to adopt. Drawing on extensive experience and know-how gained through years of work in the robotics industry, the company introduced a sensorless “Smart Gripper.” By offering this solution at a more reasonable cost to those who need grippers, LPTech Co., Ltd. has established a strong presence in the industry.
 

We met with Park Hyung soon, CEO of LPTech Co., Ltd., who emphasized that the company’s vision goes beyond corporate profit, aiming instead to build an industrial ecosystem in which everyone can thrive together.

| Please introduce your company.

LPTech Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells robotic grippers, which function as the fingers of a robotic hand. We identify inconveniences that customers experience when using our products and propose technologies to address those issues. In addition, we also sell and distribute related automation systems as part of integrated solutions.

Before founding the company, we spent approximately 15 years in the robotics industry, working primarily in technical sales. Through this experience, we developed strong insight into the technologies that customers truly need. By identifying customized solutions that deliver higher efficiency at more competitive prices, we have been able to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

| What differentiates LPTech Co., Ltd.?

Conventional grippers typically use various sensors and cameras to measure the size of products. While this approach enables more delicate and precise operations than those performed by humans, it also means that the number of small components increases—inevitably driving up overall costs. To address this issue, LPTech Co., Ltd. took a bold approach by introducing a sensorless “Smart Gripper.” By retaining only the essential functions required by users who need grippers but are constrained by cost, the company significantly reduced unit prices.

Because the Smart Gripper can operate without sensors or cameras while still forming efficient logistics lines, LPTech Co., Ltd. has been able to offer grippers at a much more reasonable cost. The Smart Gripper adjusts gripping force purely through software, without relying on contact or pressure sensors, making it easy to control while also keeping production costs low. It is capable of precisely handling extremely small objects measuring less than 5 mm, and as a “teaching-less gripper,” it does not require continuous instructions, making maintenance simple and efficient.

With more than 15 years of experience in the robotics-related industry, LPTech Co., Ltd. has a clear understanding of the real needs of the market. Rather than persuading customers to purchase products, the company focuses on accurately identifying what customers truly require and delivering precisely targeted technologies. This customer-centric, needs-driven approach is what sets LPTech Co., Ltd. apart from others in the industry.

| What are your future direction and goals?

The CEO’s management philosophy is centered on ensuring that everyone who works together can share in financial success. Employees do not work out of loyalty to a company, but to earn a living, and therefore, when they contribute value to the company, they should be rewarded with appropriate incentives. This philosophy extends beyond employees to include partner companies and all stakeholders connected through work, with the goal of creating a structure in which mutual growth and coexistence are possible.

In addition, the CEO believes that acts of kindness and goodwill should never be forgotten. When a commitment is made to work together, honoring that promise with integrity is, in his view, the true path to mutual success. To grow into a sustainable company, he aims to practice management that values relationships, maintains trust with partners, and leaves people with the impression of being a grateful and trustworthy organization. Going forward, he plans to continue nurturing these relationships and working toward an industry ecosystem in which many people can thrive and find happiness together.

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