End of Arm Tooling (EOAT)

Also known as End Effector.

A device or tool specifically designed to attach to the robot wrist or tool mounting plate to enable the robot to perform its intended task. This can include paint spraying devices, welding guns, torches or grippers. The end of arm tooling may be holding a tool, or it may itself be a tool. The quality of the EOAT greatly affects the performance of the system.