Gripper for a picking device

A picking device for small piece goods, comprising:

• a gripper comprising:
• a delivery table extending in a first horizontal direction and a second horizontal direction orthogonal to the first horizontal direction;
• a gripping jaw guide assembly having two gripping jaws extending in the first horizontal direction over the delivery table, wherein at least one of the gripping jaws is movable in the second horizontal direction, and wherein at least one of the gripping jaws is a suction jaw comprising:
• a suction device having a suction surface for suctioning a small piece good;
• and
• a suction line, wherein the suction device is configured to apply a vacuum using the suction line;
• and
• a drive unit coupled to the gripping jaw guide assembly and configured to move the gripping jaw guide assembly in the first horizontal direction;
• a sensor unit disposed on the gripper;
• and
• a control device coupled to the gripper.