The Thinker Model A is a Cobot developed by Thinker (Japan), launched 2025. Key specifications: axes 6, payload 0.3 kg, force limiting Yes, f/t sensing wrist external.
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Overview
Collaborative robot package combining Think Hand F with proprietary camera system for flexible bin-picking applications.
Flagship features
- Unique selling point: 'Grope and pick' capability — the robot hand feels for parts, mimicking human tactile search. Claimed as world-first
- Hand: 'Think Hand F' has flexible joints and integrated edge AI for adaptive grasping
- Low total system cost: Designed to avoid expensive camera systems or vibratory feeders
- Ease of use: Significant reduction in teaching time and effort; no-code capable for non-experts
- Customer deployment: Nasu Packing (automotive parts packaging) is a confirmed customer using the system for bin picking in packaging operations
- Partnerships: Over 80 partner companies involved in verification. Strategic partnerships with JR East for railway maintenance (demonstration)
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Company established
Specifications
Category: Cobot- Axes
- 6
- Payload
- 0.3 kg
- Force limiting
- Yes
- F/T sensing
- wrist external
- No-code
- Yes
- API / SDK
- Yes
Company profile
- Founded
- 2022
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Integrated Force Torque Sensor
- built_in
Other11
- Extras
- {"contact_emails":[]}
- Sub Category
- robot_hand
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Specs Sources
- View Link
- Company Country
- JP
- Price On Request
- true
- Specs Source Url
- Preview PDF online
- Compatible Vision
- 2D camera (simple system)
- Industries Served
- inspection,inter-process transport,bin picking,automation
- Specs Source Pass
- phase_d_detect_enrich
- Additional Information
- - Key differentiating technology: Proprietary 'proximity sensor' (TK-01) that uses infrared + AI for high-speed, high-resolution 3D displacement measurement without a camera. Enables grasping of transparent, reflective, and flexible objects. - Unique selling point: 'Grope and pick' capability — the robot hand feels for parts, mimicking human tactile search. Claimed as world-first. - Hand: 'Think Hand F' has flexible joints and integrated edge AI for adaptive grasping. - Low total system cost: Designed to avoid expensive camera systems or vibratory feeders. - Ease of use: Significant reduction in teaching time and effort; no-code capable for non-experts. - Customer deployment: Nasu Packing (automotive parts packaging) is a confirmed customer using the system for bin picking in packaging operations. - Awards: Selected for Weekly Toyo Keizai 'Amazing Venture 100' (2024). Received the Japan Robot Association 'Practical Technology Award' (2025) for Think Hand F. Selected for Forbes Japan '100 NEXT GENERATION LEADERS' (2025). CTO Keisuke Oyama received the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Award (Technology) (2026). - Partnerships: Over 80 partner companies involved in verification. Strategic partnerships with JR East for railway maintenance (demonstration). - Ecosystem: Utilizes the COBOTTA collaborative robot arm as the base platform; the Think Hand F is integrated with it. - Competitive differentiators: Low-cost bin-picking solution vs. high-cost camera/feeder alternatives; handles transparent and flexible parts that traditional robots struggle with. - Known limitations: Payload limited to ~300g with the standard gripper; robot arm itself (COBOTTA) specs not provided here — the system is an integrated solution, not a standalone arm. - Funding: Raised 500 million yen (approx. $3.5M at current rates) in August 2025 to accelerate development. - Notable exhibition: Selected for Global Startup EXPO 2025 at Osaka-Kansai Expo. - Financing: Not specified. - Edge AI: The sensor and hand use on-device AI for real-time adaptation. - Note: The robot arm used is the COBOTTA (by Denso Wave), not manufactured by Thinker. Thinker provides the hand, sensor, and software stack.
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Company milestones
- Aug 2022MilestoneCompany established
- 2025FundingSeries A funding reported
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Thinker Model A?
- The Thinker Model A is developed by Thinker, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Thinker Model A?
- The Thinker Model A is a Cobot made by Thinker.
- How much does the Thinker Model A cost?
- Pricing for the Thinker Model A is not publicly listed — contact Thinker for a quote.
- When was the Thinker Model A launched?
- The Thinker Model A was launched in 2025.
- What are the key specifications of the Thinker Model A?
- Key specifications of the Thinker Model A: axes 6, payload 0.3 kg, force limiting Yes, f/t sensing wrist external, no-code Yes.
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