The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies OptoForce: 2 models. 3 sources back the record.
Overview
OptoForce was a Budapest-based robotics sensor company that developed optical, silicone-based multi-axis force/torque sensors for industrial robots. Founded in 2012 by Ákos Tar and József Veres, the company pioneered compliant force sensing technology that gave robots a sense of touch. OptoForce merged into OnRobot in 2018, and its HEX sensor technology continues under the OnRobot brand.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Co-founders
Status
OptoForce force sensing
OptoForce corporate status
Data & sources
Web sources
3
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
OptoForce Sensor
OptoForce 6-axis force-torque sensor for robotic grippers and manipulation.
Current platform
HEX 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor
OptoForce's HEX is a six-axis force/torque sensor (HEX-E high-precision and HEX-H low-deformation variants) that adds force feedback to robot arms for sanding, deburring, and assembly; OptoForce became part of OnRobot in 2018.
OptoForce on the deployment map
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Founders (2)
- József Verescofounderno longer at company
- Ákos Tarcofounderno longer at company
Former / Previously (3)
- József Veres Co-Founder
- Ákos Tar Co-Founder
- Ákos Dömötör CEO (former)
Safety record
No incidents on record for OptoForce.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
OptoForce in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
Mentioned on (5)
Registry pages whose text names OptoForce.
Robots and products (1)
People (4)
Acquisitions (1)
- acquired by OnRobotfull acquisition2018-06-01
Timeline
Every recorded move in OptoForce’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Acquired byAcquired by OnRobot
2018-06-01Acquired by OnRobot (full_acquisition)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (3)
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Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-21
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-10-21
Sources by quality tier
- 3
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for OptoForce.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning OptoForce from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Force/Torque Sensors Expand Robotic Capabilities | Features | Mar 2018
OnRobot 3-finger gripper designed for heavy machine tending
OnRobot raises $27.5M to continue cobot gripper growth
OnRobot launches smaller VGC10 electric vacuum gripper
OnRobot acquires Blue Workforce assets, robotics developers
6 innovative robotic grippers lend a helping hand
OnRobot Secures New Technologies and Products
OnRobot merges with OptoForce and Perception Robotics, acquiring OptoForce's force/torque sensor technology and expanding its collaborative robot end-effector portfolio.
OptoForce Introduces Three New Applications for KUKA Industrial Robots
OptoForce applications for KUKA Industrial Robots
OptoForce: New models and enhancements to main robot sensors
Providing Industrial Robots with Senses for Automation
OptoForce's optical force/torque sensors give industrial robots a sense of touch, enabling automation of tasks requiring human hand dexterity. Founded by PhDs Ákos Tar and József…
OptoForce Announces New Model Names and Several New Enhancements to its Two Main Sensor Products
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/optoforce.md
- RSS feed: /companies/optoforce/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/0fc6cec1-23f9-428a-b6dd-8508e8b2492e
- Revision history: /companies/optoforce/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
Video
Video of an OptoForce Force/Torque Sensor - Polishing/Grinding Application
For more information, read the associated article at https://www.therobotreport.com/optoforce-new-models-and-enhancements-to-main-robot-sensors ... this video s
This video shows how to find the center point of an object with the help of the OptoForce Center Pointing Application. This solution also works with glossy meta
This application of UR3 is for assemblies. It was made with ArtiMinds RPS.
Optoforce 3D force sensors in robotic fingers
Video of an OptoForce Force/Torque Sensor Installation.
Talk to us and do robotic application by yourself. contact_1 : 098-443-7404 watcharaphong.lokniyom@fersmek.com contact_2 : 092-546-2602 vorarat.kulchotirat@fe
Video of an OptoForce Object Centre Point Application
Heat Index
Serious50/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
OptoForce draws attention at the 67th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 20, 2026