Functions primitive
Reusable process capability for fast changeovers.
A Tool Plugin turns grippers, feeders, welders, dispensers, printers, fixtures, and process heads into certified modules with clean interfaces and recipe data.
module
Tool Plugin
signal
recipe action
value
factory outcome
what it is
Tool Plugin is the function primitive for physical automation. A robot cell becomes much more valuable when its tools can change, identify themselves, expose limits, report state, and carry certified setup instructions. The tool becomes a managed capability, not a custom one-off attachment.
how it works
01 Each tool plugin declares what it can do: payload, geometry, process limits, utilities, safety assumptions, maintenance needs, and recipe parameters.
02 GridOS registers the tool, validates compatibility with the cell, and connects it to recipes and operator setup flows.
03 Sensors and usage counters emit state so maintenance, quality, and support teams can see wear, faults, and process drift.
04 Certified plugin patterns make partner tooling easier to sell, install, support, and upgrade.
value
use cases
composition
This primitive becomes more powerful when it shares events with GridOS, observability, AI copilots, support workflows, and nearby physical modules. That is the core Mattergrid strategy: deploy one useful managed cell, then compound the value through shared data, playbooks, and repeatable interfaces.
primitive catalog
Compute
Managed work capacity that generates production data.
Open primitiveStorage
Live WIP, bins, racks, and pallets as factory memory.
Open primitiveNetwork
The movement layer that keeps managed cells fed.
Open primitiveSensors
Inspection, identity, guidance, and defect memory at the edge.
Open primitiveControl Plane
The execution layer that turns cells into a factory intelligence network.
Open primitiveSecurity
Local safety and control for reconfigurable automation.
Open primitiveSupport
Remote experts, diagnostics, and AI playbooks attached to every cell.
Open primitive