The Inspire EG2-4C is a two-jaw electric gripper from Inspire Robots — often referenced as the EG2-4C2 within the series — that combines a large stroke, integrated control electronics, and closed-loop force and position control in a self-contained 231 g package. Its total stroke of 70 mm (both sides combined) is a standout for the size class, allowing a single tool to grasp both small parts and larger fixtures without changing tooling. Gripping force is adjustable across 0–20 N in ±1 N steps with ±0.50 mm repeat positioning accuracy, and a built-in pressure sensor enables threshold-based gripping, letting users set different pressure thresholds for objects of different hardness to reduce crushing risk and improve handling consistency. Power-off self-locking helps the gripper maintain its grasp during a loss of power (subject to load, friction, and application conditions).

Because the controller is integrated into the gripper assembly, external drive hardware is minimized and wiring into small robotic wrists and cobot toolheads stays simple — the unit runs from DC 24 V and communicates over RS485 with MODBUS RTU support, with supplementary MODBUS and CAN protocol documentation, software utilities, and 3D models available through the manufacturer's support resources. Typical applications include pick-and-place of components and subassemblies, machine tending for small parts, packaging and kitting, and fixture loading in bench-scale automation, as well as university and lab projects such as mobile manipulators and grasping research where repeatable force and position control is useful. As an electric gripper it also suits service robots and field prototypes, since it needs no compressors, valves, or air lines.