OKIBO EG7 Review: Price, Specs & Verdict

OKIBO EG7: Quick Buyer Verdict

The EG7 should be evaluated as a production tool for repetitive finishing work, not as a general construction robot. Its business case becomes strongest when a contractor can feed it large, accessible wall or ceiling areas where spraying, coating or sanding is repeated for hundreds or thousands of square feet.

Pros

• Automates several high-labour finishing tasks on one platform.
• Does not require BIM, a total station, external markers or permanent network connectivity for basic task execution.
• Integrated pump and material hopper simplify jobsite deployment.
• Omnidirectional chassis works well in interior construction environments.
• Only 27 inches wide, allowing access through many standard door openings.
• Quick-change architecture supports different finishing tools.
• Can reduce repetitive overhead work and worker fatigue.
• CE-certified configuration with published machinery and electromagnetic-compatibility standards.

Cons

• No simple public 2026 purchase price or standard commercial package.
• At approximately 389 kg / 857 lb in the technical datasheet, it still requires serious transport and floor-access planning.
• The published effective reach is 10 ft, limiting standard EG7 use on tall walls.
• Current public documentation does not clearly publish runtime per charge, ingress protection or operating-temperature limits for the EG7.
• Published productivity figures vary by source and application.
• Large productivity claims can be misleading if setup, masking, refilling, cleaning, touch-up and room transitions are excluded.
• It does not eliminate skilled finishing work around corners, details, penetrations, complex geometry and final quality inspection.

Our recommendation: shortlist the EG7 when your project contains substantial repetitive interior finishing below roughly 10 ft and you can keep the robot working on large accessible surfaces. Prove it on one representative work package before building an ROI case around headline square-foot-per-hour figures. Review the OKIBO EG7 product page before requesting a project-specific configuration and quote.

How Much Does the OKIBO EG7 Cost in 2026?

OKIBO does not currently publish a universal 2026 list price for the EG7. Buyers are directed through a commercial enquiry or registration process, so the relevant number is the total cost of deploying the robot for a specific finishing workflow rather than a simple hardware MSRP.

An older OKIBO early-adopter document published in 2023 listed Robot-as-a-Service plans of US$10,000, US$15,000 and US$20,000 per month depending on the plan selected. That document covered OKIBO’s earlier wall-finishing robot programme, was explicitly non-binding and expired years before the current EG7 commercial rollout. It should therefore not be treated as current EG7 pricing.

It is useful only as historical evidence that OKIBO has previously explored a leasing / RaaS commercial model.

What should an EG7 quote include?

A better way to ask for pricing

Ask OKIBO or its regional partner for three numbers:

1. Pilot cost: everything needed to execute one real production trial.
2. Full deployment cost: robot, tools, training, transport and support required to operate independently.
3. Three-year total cost: deployment plus maintenance, consumables, batteries, downtime and internal operating labour.

A low robot price with expensive service or poor utilisation can be worse than a higher-priced system that works continuously across multiple projects.

What Is the OKIBO EG7?

The OKIBO EG7 is an autonomous mobile robot designed to perform wall and ceiling finishing tasks on active construction sites. OKIBO positions the platform primarily for painting and coating, drywall finishing and sanding.

Its architecture combines a mobile omnidirectional chassis, robotic manipulator, LiDAR sensing, force/torque sensing, onboard battery power and an integrated high-pressure pumping system.

Rather than relying on a pre-built BIM model or external surveying equipment, the robot scans its surroundings, builds a real-time representation of the work area and plans how to execute the assigned finishing process.

What the EG7 is

• An autonomous wall and ceiling finishing platform.
• A robotic painting and coating system.
• A drywall finishing and sanding tool.
• A mobile platform designed to work alongside skilled construction crews.
• A way to automate repetitive large-area finishing while keeping workers focused on details and supervision.

What the EG7 is not

• It is not a general-purpose construction robot.
• It does not install drywall boards.
• The published application list does not make it a complete replacement for taping and every manual finishing operation.
• It does not eliminate masking, material preparation, room preparation, inspection or touch-up work.
• It is not designed to replace skilled judgement around corners, edges, penetrations and complex architectural details.
• It should not be assumed suitable for rain, washdown or hazardous environments simply because it works on construction sites.

If you are still evaluating the wider category, see Anton Robots’ guide to construction robots and dedicated painting robots.

How Does the OKIBO EG7 Work?

The most important difference between the EG7 and a traditional robotic arm is that it is designed to understand and operate directly inside an evolving construction environment.

1. Scan the work area

Onboard LiDAR and sensing are used to understand the surrounding geometry. OKIBO describes the system as using patented AI-guided 3D scanning and real-time modeling.

2. Build the working model

The robot generates its own representation of the wall, ceiling and surrounding environment rather than requiring a contractor to establish external positioning references.

3. Generate the task path

The robot uses the geometry to determine where its manipulator should work and how the mobile base should position itself.

4. Execute the finishing operation

Depending on configuration, the robot can spray paint or coating, perform drywall-related finishing or use a sanding system.

5. Reposition autonomously

Four swerve-drive wheels provide omnidirectional movement so the robot can move laterally and reposition in relatively confined interiors.

6. Change application hardware when required

OKIBO uses a modular architecture. The onboard pump and approximately 18.5-gallon material container can be exchanged for a dust-collection setup for sanding, while end effectors use a quick-change system.

Autonomous does not mean unattended

This distinction matters.

The robot can automate scanning, path planning, positioning and surface work, but an actual construction workflow still needs people to:

• Move the machine into the work area.
• Prepare and protect the surrounding room.
• Load finishing material.
• Select or install the appropriate tooling.
• Monitor production and safety.
• Refill material and manage consumables.
• Inspect finished quality.
• Complete detailed manual work and touch-ups.
• Clean the machine after production.

The correct comparison is therefore not “robot versus zero people.” It is robot-assisted crew versus traditional crew.

OKIBO EG7 Specifications

The following figures come from OKIBO’s current EG7 technical datasheet. Buyers should confirm the exact revision supplied because some marketing pages use slightly different figures.

Important documentation differences

OKIBO’s current public material contains several figures that should not be silently treated as identical.

Weight: the EG7 technical datasheet lists 389 kg / 857 lb, while current marketing material describes the robot as weighing approximately 800 lb.

Battery: the technical datasheet lists 5.38 kWh, while marketing copy refers more generally to standard 5 kWh-class golf-cart batteries.

Production rate: OKIBO’s current homepage states that the EG7 can finish an average of approximately 1,000 sq ft/hour. Other OKIBO material reports painting and sanding performance of 1,500 sq ft/hour.

These figures are not necessarily contradictory. Different tools, surfaces, finish levels and test conditions can produce different rates. But a buyer should require production guarantees based on the exact application being purchased.

Specifications that are not clearly published

The current EG7 technical datasheet reviewed for this article does not state a universal:

• Battery runtime in hours.
• Maximum slope.
• Maximum obstacle or threshold height.
• Operating-temperature range.
• Ingress-protection rating.
• Maximum travel speed.

Do not borrow these values from older OKIBO models. Require the current EG7 specification and operating manual before deployment.

What Can the OKIBO EG7 Do?

Painting and coating

The EG7 can automate large-area spraying on walls and ceilings. The integrated high-pressure pumping system removes the need for a separate stationary pump connected by a long trailing hose.

That is particularly useful on projects where crews repeatedly move between rooms because fewer external connections can reduce setup complexity.

The system is most attractive when the surfaces are:

• Large.
• Relatively continuous.
• Repetitive.
• Accessible to the robot.
• Suitable for spray application.

Corners, masking lines, small architectural details and areas around equipment may still need manual work.

Drywall finishing

OKIBO markets the EG7 as a drywall-finishing robot and has published deployments involving Level 4 and Level 5 workflows.

The economic opportunity is clear: drywall finishing includes highly repetitive movements performed over very large areas, often under schedule pressure.

However, buyers should define precisely which stages are being automated.

“Drywall finishing” can include:

• Joint treatment.
• Compound application.
• Full-surface skim coating.
• Sanding.
• Primer.
• Painting.

Do not assume every EG7 application package performs every step.

Sanding

For sanding applications, OKIBO can replace its wet-material pumping equipment with a dust-collection system.

This may deliver two forms of value simultaneously:

• Higher production.
• Less direct worker exposure to repetitive overhead sanding and airborne dust.

OKIBO introduced an expanded ceiling-sanding application in 2026, targeting overhead work at approximately 11 ft / 3.3 m.

For a buyer, sanding quality matters more than headline speed. Test surface consistency under side lighting and confirm the amount of manual correction required after robotic passes.

Autonomy and Jobsite Setup

One of the EG7’s strongest technical propositions is the reduction in external infrastructure required before the robot starts work.

OKIBO states that the robot does not require:

• BIM for navigation.
• A total station.
• External localisation sensors.
• Special positioning markers.
• Permanent Wi-Fi or 5G connectivity.
• An external material pump.
• A trailing electrical power cable while working.

That can make deployment significantly simpler than robotic systems that depend on external localisation or permanent infrastructure.

“Zero preparation” needs context

OKIBO uses “zero site preparation” to describe the robot’s navigation and positioning requirements.

A contractor should not interpret that as meaning the finishing trade itself requires zero preparation.

You may still need to:

• Mask windows, doors, equipment and finished surfaces.
• Prepare drywall or substrate.
• Clear obstacles from the robot’s work envelope.
• Protect floors.
• Provide adequate ventilation.
• Confirm coating compatibility.
• Arrange charging.
• Create safe separation from other trades.

The EG7 reduces robot setup. It does not remove normal construction finishing requirements.

How Fast Is the OKIBO EG7?

OKIBO currently publishes two useful productivity references.

Its main EG7 product material says the robot can finish approximately 1,000 square feet per hour on average.

Other company material reports painting and sanding performance of up to approximately 1,500 square feet per hour.

Performance Contracting has separately reported up to a 5× productivity increase on Level 4 and Level 5 sanding applications during an OKIBO deployment.

Why these numbers should not be combined

A sanding rate is not directly comparable with a painting rate. A wide uninterrupted wall is not comparable with a room containing doors, columns, corners and penetrations.

The more useful metric is:

Net accepted finished area per shift.

That should include:

• Robot setup.
• Material loading.
• Room transitions.
• Tool changes.
• Refills.
• Charging.
• Cleaning.
• Manual detail work.
• Quality inspection.
• Rework or touch-up.

The pilot metric that matters

Measure the same representative area twice:

Traditional crew: total labour hours, access equipment, materials, cleanup and rework.

Robot-assisted crew: operator labour + EG7 production + manual detail work + setup + cleaning + touch-ups.

That gives a genuine cost per accepted square foot rather than a demo speed.

What Is OKIBO BLASTER?

BLASTER—Broad Layer Airless Spray Technology for Efficiency & Repeatability—is OKIBO’s newer high-throughput spraying system for the EG7 and EG7+.

OKIBO announced commercial availability in February 2026.

The system uses two synchronized spray guns rather than a single conventional spray pattern. OKIBO states that the configuration can cover the width of a standard four-foot board in two passes.

The company positions BLASTER primarily for:

• Primer.
• Paint.
• Large-area coating.
• Repetitive production environments.

OKIBO claims up to approximately 5× productivity gains for painting and priming using the technology.

That is a manufacturer claim, not a universal production guarantee.

When BLASTER makes sense

BLASTER becomes especially interesting when:

• The project contains very large continuous surfaces.
• Coating specification is compatible with airless application.
• Overspray control is manageable.
• Masking time does not overwhelm spraying time.
• The finishing schedule is a project bottleneck.

For small rooms or projects with extensive masking, the theoretical spray speed may matter much less.

Mobility, Size and Working Reach

The EG7 is designed around interior construction access.

At approximately 680 mm / 27 inches wide, the robot can pass through many normal doorways. Its four independent swerve-drive wheels allow lateral, diagonal and rotational movement without needing the turning radius of a conventional steering chassis.

That is valuable in:

• Apartment corridors.
• Office floors.
• Hotel projects.
• Hospitals.
• Commercial interiors.
• Multifamily construction.

The robot is narrow—but it is not light

The technical datasheet lists the EG7 at approximately 389 kg / 857 lb.

Before buying, verify:

• Floor loading.
• Temporary ramps.
• Elevator capacity.
• Elevator door width.
• Loading-dock access.
• Transport vehicle requirements.
• How the robot is moved between projects.

A machine can fit through a doorway and still be impractical to move through the complete construction logistics chain.

How high can the EG7 reach?

The current datasheet gives:

Manipulator reach: 3,272 mm / 10 ft 8 in.

Effective working reach: 3,048 mm / 10 ft.

For substantially higher walls, compare the OKIBO EG7+, which is designed for work up to 24 ft.

Battery, Material Capacity and Duty Cycle

The EG7 technical datasheet lists a 5.38 kWh battery and charging from either 230 V or 110 V supplies.

OKIBO’s current marketing material describes the battery system as using standard golf-cart-style batteries.

How long does the EG7 battery last?

OKIBO’s current public EG7 datasheet does not state a universal runtime in hours.

That matters because energy consumption changes materially between:

• Driving.
• Spraying.
• Running the integrated pump.
• Sanding.
• Operating dust collection.

Do not estimate runtime from battery capacity alone.

Ask for measured runtime using the exact application package you plan to deploy.

Material capacity

The onboard container holds approximately 70 litres / 18.5 gallons.

The pump is rated at up to:

6 litres/minute / 1.6 gpm

and

3,300 psi / 227 bar.

Maximum pump flow is not the same as normal material consumption. Actual refill intervals depend on material viscosity, tip, pressure, coating thickness, spray pattern and task.

Build a shift-level duty cycle

For a serious ROI model, record:

• Minutes of productive finishing.
• Minutes spent repositioning.
• Material refill time.
• Tool-change time.
• Battery charging or changeover.
• Cleaning time.
• Operator interventions.

A robot that sprays extremely quickly but spends large parts of the shift being cleaned or relocated can produce less value than the headline rate suggests.

Safety, Certification and Environmental Limits

The EG7’s safety value comes mainly from transferring repetitive, physically demanding finishing work from people to a machine.

Potential benefits include reducing:

• Repetitive overhead sanding.
• Shoulder and neck loading.
• Time spent on ladders or access equipment.
• Direct exposure to sanding dust.
• Trailing hoses and power cables in the work area.

CE certification

OKIBO states that the EG7 carries CE certification covering several machinery-safety and electromagnetic-compatibility standards, including:

• IEC 60204-1.
• EN 60204-1.
• EN ISO 12100.
• EN IEC 61000-6-2.
• EN IEC 61000-6-4.
• Relevant radio and electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Certification does not eliminate the need for a project-specific risk assessment.

Important hazards still remain

The complete deployment must consider:

• A 389 kg mobile machine moving around workers.
• The robotic arm’s operating envelope.
• High-pressure spraying up to 3,300 psi.
• Coating chemicals and ventilation.
• Dust and waste during sanding.
• Emergency-stop access.
• Other trades entering the working area.
• Material spills.
• Electrical charging.

Weather and ingress protection

The current EG7 datasheet reviewed for this article does not publish an ingress-protection rating.

Do not assume the EG7 shares the IP rating of an earlier OKIBO model.

Although the datasheet lists concrete, brick and drywall as target surfaces, that does not automatically make the robot suitable for rain, external facades, washdown areas or uncontrolled weather.

Hazardous environments

The current public EG7 material reviewed for this article does not list ATEX or IECEx explosive-atmosphere certification.

That is especially important when coatings, solvents or industrial environments create classified hazards.

Require written approval for the complete robot and application package before use in any hazardous zone.

Real-World OKIBO Results: What Published Deployments Show

OKIBO now has more commercial evidence than many emerging construction-robotics companies, but most publicly available performance data still comes from OKIBO itself or participating customers rather than independent controlled testing.

The strongest signal is not the demo

Robotics companies can produce impressive demonstrations.

A more meaningful signal is when a contractor:

1. Runs pilots.
2. Uses the robot on active jobs.
3. Orders additional units.

The expansion of OKIBO’s relationship with Performance Contracting therefore matters more than a standalone trade-show demonstration.

It still does not guarantee the same economics on another project. Geometry, finish specification, labour rates and robot utilisation can completely change the outcome.

Best OKIBO EG7 Use Cases

1. Large-scale drywall sanding

One of the strongest use cases. Sanding combines repetitive motion, dust exposure, large quantities of surface area and relatively predictable tool paths.

A robotic system can be particularly attractive when ceiling and upper-wall work would otherwise require prolonged overhead work.

2. Commercial interior painting

Large offices, hospitals, hotels, apartment developments and institutional buildings can contain thousands of square feet of repetitive walls.

The EG7 is best used for the large surfaces while skilled painters handle masking, edges, detail and final inspection.

3. Primer application

Primer often involves large, repetitive areas where exact artistic control is less important than consistent coverage and production speed.

BLASTER may increase the value of this application further.

4. Multifamily construction

Repeated apartment layouts create exactly the kind of repetitive workflow robotics benefits from.

The challenge is keeping the robot productive while moving between rooms and floors.

5. Data centers

Data centers combine large open interiors, demanding schedules and significant wall area.

The sector has become a notable deployment target for OKIBO and Performance Contracting.

6. Warehouses and large commercial spaces

Large, relatively simple surfaces reduce the amount of time lost to corners, small rooms and architectural detail.

7. Overhead sanding and ceiling work

Automation can have disproportionate ergonomic value where a human would otherwise spend hours working above shoulder height.

8. Contractors with repeatable project pipelines

Robot economics improve substantially when the machine can move from project to project rather than sitting unused after one large build.

When the OKIBO EG7 Is Not the Right Robot

The EG7 is impressive technology, but contractors should reject it when the work package does not suit robotic production.

• Walls above roughly 10 ft: evaluate the EG7+ or another high-reach system.
• Small residential jobs: transport and setup may overwhelm the labour saving.
• Highly fragmented interiors: doors, niches, corners, columns and detailed geometry reduce utilisation.
• Mostly detail work: robots create the most value on large surfaces, not around trim and penetrations.
• Exterior weather exposure: the current EG7 datasheet does not publish the environmental protection needed to assume outdoor operation.
• Hazardous areas: no current public ATEX or IECEx certification is listed.
• Projects without suitable logistics: a 389 kg machine still needs elevators, ramps, transport and floor access.
• Very tall commercial interiors: Canvas 2000CX or EG7+ may provide a more suitable reach envelope.
• Exterior industrial coating: a specialised service such as PaintJet may be a better match.
• No repeat pipeline: utilisation can destroy the ROI of expensive construction equipment.

OKIBO EG7 vs EG7+, Canvas 1200CX, Canvas 2000CX and PaintJet

There is no universal “best” finishing robot. These systems automate different parts of the trade and use different operating models.

Which should you choose?

• Choose EG7 when you want one compact autonomous platform capable of painting, coating, drywall finishing and sanding below roughly 10 ft.
• Choose EG7+ when high-wall access is the main limitation and you need OKIBO’s workflow up to 24 ft.
• Shortlist Canvas 1200CX for dedicated Level 4 / Level 5 drywall production below approximately 12 ft.
• Shortlist Canvas 2000CX when drywall work extends beyond normal interior ceiling heights.
• Consider PaintJet when the requirement is primarily large-scale exterior or industrial painting rather than interior drywall finishing.

Use the Anton Robots comparison tool to compare models against your own project requirements rather than choosing purely from headline productivity.

Is the OKIBO EG7 Worth It?

The EG7 can be worth it when a contractor has enough repetitive surface area and project pipeline to keep the robot productive—and when the labour, access, schedule and safety savings exceed the full cost of owning or accessing the machine.

Its ROI should not be calculated from square-foot-per-hour speed alone.

Build the ROI from the complete workflow

A useful annual model is:

Annual benefit = labour saved + access-equipment savings + schedule value + reduced rework + safety/ergonomic value − robot operating cost.

Then:

Payback period = total implementation cost ÷ monthly net benefit.

Costs to include

• Robot purchase, lease or RaaS cost.
• Application tooling.
• BLASTER if required.
• Dust collection and sanding equipment.
• Transport between projects.
• Training.
• Maintenance and support.
• Replacement batteries.
• Consumables and wear components.
• Operator labour.
• Charging.
• Cleaning time.
• Robot downtime.

Benefits to measure

• Labour hours per 1,000 sq ft before and after automation.
• Number of workers required in the production cell.
• Lift, scaffold or ladder hours avoided.
• Average accepted square feet per shift.
• Touch-up and rework rate.
• Schedule days saved.
• Dust-control workload.
• Worker exposure to overhead repetitive tasks.
• Ability to complete additional projects with the same workforce.

Do not automatically use OKIBO’s 3× and 50% claims

OKIBO markets the platform around figures such as higher productivity and reduced finishing cost.

Those are useful targets for a pilot, not numbers that should be inserted directly into your investment model.

Use your own:

surface geometry + labour rates + finish standard + project schedule + utilisation.

The hidden variable: utilisation

A robot that delivers excellent production for 30 days and then sits in a warehouse for four months can have a poor annual return.

A contractor with a continuous pipeline of drywall, multifamily, data-center or commercial finishing projects has a structurally stronger business case.

OKIBO EG7 Buying Checklist

1. Define the exact task. Painting, primer, coating, drywall finishing, sanding or a combination?
2. Measure the surface area. Estimate total robot-addressable square footage rather than total project area.
3. Record wall heights. Separate areas below 10 ft from high-wall work.
4. Map geometric complexity. Count corners, doors, columns, windows, niches and penetrations.
5. Confirm finish requirements. Define Level 4, Level 5, primer, paint or coating specification.
6. Confirm material compatibility. Test the actual compound, paint or coating specified for the project.
7. Check access. Verify doors, corridors, ramps, elevators, floor loading and loading docks.
8. Confirm runtime. Request measured battery performance using your application package.
9. Model the material cycle. Include 70 L hopper refills and cleaning.
10. Review safety. Define robot exclusion zones, spray controls, ventilation and emergency procedures.
11. Verify environmental limits. Request the current ingress and temperature specification in writing.
12. Request complete pricing. Include tools, software, transport, training, support and consumables.
13. Run a production pilot. Use a real representative area, not a prepared demonstration wall.
14. Measure accepted output. Include manual finishing and rework after the robot stops.
15. Build a multi-project utilisation plan. Identify where the robot goes after the first job.

Pro tip: send OKIBO a drawing and wall schedule before the demo. Ask them to identify which square footage they expect the robot to finish autonomously and which areas will remain manual. That percentage is often more important than the robot’s maximum production speed.

How to Buy the OKIBO EG7

OKIBO sells through a consultative process rather than a simple online checkout.

The company’s current order page refers to registration for robots in the United States and Europe, while OKIBO also describes EG7 systems as commercially deployed and available in the U.S.

Buyers should therefore confirm current availability, commercial model and lead time for their specific region.

Before requesting a quote, prepare:

• Country and project location.
• Project type.
• Total wall and ceiling area.
• Typical and maximum wall height.
• Required application: sanding, drywall, painting, coating or primer.
• Required finish level.
• Specified materials.
• Typical room dimensions.
• Door and corridor widths.
• Elevator dimensions and capacity.
• Project schedule.
• Current labour production rate.
• Current crew size.
• Site safety constraints.

Questions to include in the commercial request

Ask for:

• Purchase and leasing options.
• Exactly which end effectors are included.
• BLASTER pricing.
• Sanding and dust-collection package pricing.
• Battery runtime by application.
• Charging time.
• Warranty.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Service-response time.
• Spare-parts availability.
• Operator-training requirements.
• Shipping and deployment cost.
• Current lead time.
• Production targets for your project.

View the OKIBO EG7 listing and the OKIBO manufacturer page, or contact Anton Robots to discuss your project and compare suitable finishing robots.

If you are not sure which robot fits the task, use Find My Robot before committing to one platform.

What Is New for OKIBO in 2026?

New ceiling-sanding application

In early 2026, OKIBO highlighted an expanded ceiling-sanding capability designed to automate physically demanding overhead work at approximately 11 ft / 3.3 m.

This increases the value proposition for drywall contractors because sanding is one of the most repetitive and fatiguing stages of the finishing process.

BLASTER enters commercial availability

In February 2026, OKIBO announced commercial availability of its BLASTER dual-nozzle spraying system for the EG7 and EG7+.

The system is designed to cover a standard four-foot board width with two passes and targets large-scale painting and priming productivity.

Performance Contracting expands its robot fleet

On 31 March 2026, OKIBO announced a national expansion of its relationship with Performance Contracting following roughly a year of successful pilots.

PCI ordered additional robots and is using EG7 and EG7+ systems on commercial and mission-critical projects.

This is one of the stronger commercial validation signals around the platform because it represents follow-on adoption rather than a first trial.

Expansion in the southern United States

OKIBO also announced a partnership with Autonomous Workforce – AI Solutions.

The agreement started with four robots and included plans to potentially expand to as many as ten units by the end of 2026, alongside a regional robotics training centre.

The EG7+ changes the buying decision

Although the EG7+ launched at the end of 2025, its growing availability matters for 2026 buyers.

The original EG7 remains the more logical choice for normal interior heights, while the EG7+ extends the concept to walls as high as 24 ft.

Do not automatically buy the larger machine. Match the robot to the actual height distribution of your work.

OKIBO EG7 FAQ

How much does the OKIBO EG7 cost?

OKIBO does not publish a universal current 2026 list price for the EG7. Buyers should request a project-specific quote covering the robot, application tooling, training, deployment, support and transport.

What does the OKIBO EG7 do?

The EG7 is designed for painting and coating, drywall finishing and sanding on walls and ceilings.

Is the OKIBO EG7 fully autonomous?

The robot autonomously scans its surroundings, creates a real-time model, plans its work and executes finishing operations. Human involvement is still required for project preparation, material handling, supervision, detailed finishing, quality control and cleaning.

Does the EG7 need BIM?

No. OKIBO specifically positions the EG7 as operating without BIM for localisation or work planning.

Does the EG7 need a total station?

No. It uses onboard sensing rather than an external total station.

Does the EG7 need Wi-Fi?

OKIBO states that the robot can perform its core work without depending on Wi-Fi or 5G connectivity.

How fast is the OKIBO EG7?

OKIBO currently cites approximately 1,000 sq ft/hour as an average finishing rate. Other company material reports around 1,500 sq ft/hour for certain painting and sanding workflows. Actual productivity depends on the application and site.

Can the EG7 really work 5× faster?

Performance Contracting reported up to a 5× productivity improvement for Level 4 and Level 5 sanding. This was a specific deployment result and should not be treated as a universal performance guarantee.

How high can the EG7 reach?

The technical datasheet lists a manipulator reach of 3,272 mm / 10 ft 8 in and an effective working reach of approximately 3,048 mm / 10 ft.

What is the difference between the EG7 and EG7+?

The major difference is reach. The standard EG7 has approximately 10 ft of effective working reach, while the EG7+ is designed to work as high as 24 ft.

Can the EG7 sand ceilings?

Yes. Sanding is one of its published applications, and OKIBO expanded its ceiling-sanding workflow in 2026.

Can the EG7 paint ceilings?

The official EG7 datasheet lists walls and ceilings as target surfaces for the platform’s finishing applications. Exact coating, height and room geometry should still be validated.

Can the EG7 produce Level 4 and Level 5 drywall finishes?

OKIBO deployments and partners have publicly discussed Level 4 and Level 5 finishing and sanding workflows. Buyers should confirm the exact process steps performed by the configuration they are purchasing.

How much does the OKIBO EG7 weigh?

The current technical datasheet lists 389 kg / 857 lb. Some OKIBO marketing material rounds the robot to approximately 800 lb.

How wide is the EG7?

Approximately 680 mm / 27 inches.

Will the EG7 fit through a standard doorway?

At 27 inches wide, it fits through many standard commercial door openings. Buyers still need to check the complete route, including thresholds, corridor turns and elevator doors.

How big is the material hopper?

Approximately 70 litres / 18.5 gallons.

What is the maximum spray pressure?

The technical datasheet lists a maximum pump pressure of 3,300 psi / 227 bar.

What size battery does the EG7 use?

The technical datasheet lists a 5.38 kWh battery.

How long does the EG7 battery last?

A universal runtime is not clearly published in the current EG7 technical datasheet. Ask for runtime measured with the exact painting, pumping or sanding configuration you plan to use.

Does the EG7 use a cable while working?

It is battery powered and designed to work without a trailing electrical power cable.

Does the EG7 need an external paint pump?

No. It includes an onboard high-pressure pumping system for compatible wet-material applications.

What surfaces can the EG7 work on?

OKIBO lists drywall, concrete and brick on walls and ceilings as target surfaces.

Can the EG7 work outdoors?

Do not assume so. The current public EG7 datasheet reviewed for this article does not publish an ingress-protection or weather rating. Obtain written environmental limits for the exact configuration.

Is the EG7 CE certified?

Yes. OKIBO lists CE certification covering multiple machinery-safety and electromagnetic-compatibility standards.

Is the EG7 ATEX or IECEx certified?

The current public EG7 documentation reviewed for this article does not list ATEX or IECEx hazardous-area certification.

Does the EG7 replace drywall finishers?

No. The stronger model is robot-assisted production. The EG7 automates repetitive large-area work while skilled tradespeople handle preparation, detail, inspection and tasks outside the robot’s efficient working envelope.

What is the best alternative to the OKIBO EG7?

It depends on the task. The EG7+ is the obvious alternative for higher walls. Canvas 1200CX and 2000CX are strong drywall-specific alternatives, while PaintJet serves a different need around large-scale commercial and industrial painting.

Is the OKIBO EG7 worth it?

It can be when the contractor has enough repetitive finishing work, high robot utilisation and a measurable labour or schedule benefit. It is harder to justify on small projects or highly detailed interiors where much of the work remains manual.

Final Verdict: Should You Buy the OKIBO EG7?

Buy or pilot the OKIBO EG7 if repetitive painting, drywall finishing or sanding is a meaningful production bottleneck and most of the work lies within its approximately 10 ft effective reach.

The EG7’s strongest advantage is the complete system around the robot: autonomous 3D scanning, real-time modeling, omnidirectional mobility, battery operation, integrated pumping and interchangeable finishing tools. It requires less external positioning and infrastructure than many construction automation systems and can attack several labour-intensive finishing processes with one platform.

The main questions are economic rather than technological.

Can you keep it busy?

How much of each project’s surface area can actually be completed robotically?

How much manual finishing remains?

And what is the accepted production rate after setup, refills, room transitions, cleaning and touch-up are included?

Those questions should determine the purchase—not a 1,000 or 1,500 sq ft/hour headline.

The growing deployment evidence is encouraging. More than one million square feet of earlier European work, PCI’s reported productivity gains, subsequent fleet expansion and new regional deployments suggest that OKIBO has moved beyond the prototype stage into real commercial construction.

But the smartest path remains a production pilot.

Give the EG7 a representative floor or work package. Measure accepted output, labour, quality, intervention rate and total cost. If the robot wins that comparison and you have enough future projects to maintain utilisation, it can become a genuine production asset rather than an innovation experiment.

Ready to evaluate it? View the OKIBO EG7 at Anton Robots, compare it with other painting robots, or request help matching the right finishing robot to your project.