# Eka Robotic Gripper: Eka Robotics autonomous mobile robot

Canonical ID: `330aa8a9-2241-4910-8a96-71718543c675`

- **Slug:** eka-robotic-gripper
- **Form factor:** amr ([Warehouse & Logistics Robotics](/amr))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is Eka Robotic Gripper?

Eka's Vision-Force-Action (VFA) model is a foundation model for robotic manipulation that treats force as the native language of the physical world. Unlike VLA models, VFA enables robots to master contact-rich tasks — screwing in light bulbs, handling delicate food items, adjusting grip on slipping objects — by learning through autonomous practice in high-fidelity simulation rather than human imitation data.

### How much does Eka Robotic Gripper cost?

Eka Robotic Gripper's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Eka Robotic Gripper from Eka Robotics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

### Is Eka Robotic Gripper actually deployed in the real world?

Eka Robotic Gripper is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.

### Who makes Eka Robotic Gripper?

Eka Robotic Gripper is made by Eka Robotics, based in Cambridge, MA, USA, founded in 2025.

### Can you buy Eka Robotic Gripper?

Eka Robotic Gripper is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

### What are alternatives to Eka Robotic Gripper?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable amr robots to Eka Robotic Gripper include LocusBot, Stretch, Stan, Chuck.

### How does Eka Robotic Gripper compare to LocusBot?

Eka Robotic Gripper and LocusBot (Locus Robotics · 6 deployments) are both amr robots on the DEPLOY registry. Eka Robotic Gripper has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### What is Eka Robotic Gripper's maturity stage?

Eka Robotic Gripper is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.

### Where is Eka Robotic Gripper deployed?

No verified deployments of Eka Robotic Gripper are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.


## Sources (3)

1. https://www.wired.com/story/when-robots-have-their-chatgpt-moment-remember-these-pincers/
2. https://www.businessinsider.com/investors-to-know-in-robotics-and-physical-ai-2026-6
3. https://app.dealroom.co/companies/eka_robotics

## The verified answers

- [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md)
- [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md)

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