Schunk CEO receives Engelberger Award for Leadership in Robotics

Mr Schunk is a pioneer in the field of gripping technology. He recognised early on, that gripping would play a leading role in automation and robotics. He was one of the first engineers to develop standardised gripping modules. Today, Schunk is considered to be a worldwide leader in clamping technology and gripping systems, with the Schunk program having more than 10,000 standard products. As a pioneer in modular robotics, the company offers a vast modular system from which various robot structures for industry and research can be individually configured. The Engelberger Award is considered to be the one of the most prestigious award in the robotics field. It honours individuals that have provided outstanding contributions in areas of technology development, application, education and leadership. The award is named after Joseph F. Engelberger, the founder of industrial robotics and father of the modern robotics industry. The prize has been awarded by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) trade organisation in North Amercia since 1977. Leading robot manufacturers, suppliers and system integrators, operators, research groups and consulting agencies make up the 250 members of the RIA.