Start with the work, not the robot

Serving and hospitality robots can support routes, serving and internal delivery. Their value depends in part on predictable routes and good coordination with the team.

Warehouse robots and AMRs are used for order picking, internal transport, fulfilment and goods flows. A business case starts with routes, volumes and process integration.

Cobots and industrial robot arms support machine tending, assembly, handling, packaging and quality inspection. The application matters more than the robot brand.

Healthcare robots can support assistance, internal logistics, telepresence or social interaction. Begin with a small, clearly defined, people-centred use.

Cleaning robots support recurring floor care in offices, retail, education, healthcare and logistics. They are most useful on larger, predictable surfaces.

Event robots are used for reception, demonstrations, trade fairs, showrooms and brand activations. A clear role, good supervision and reliable execution matter.

Agricultural robots and autonomous tool carriers take over recurring fieldwork such as weeding, spraying, monitoring and milking. The value depends on the crop, the field and the seasonal workload.

Inspection and security robots run patrols, check installations and record anomalies. Think of patrol robots, robot dogs, underwater robots, pipe inspection and drones.

Educational robots are used to learn programming, understand technology and practise robotics. From small classroom robots for primary schools to robot arms and mobile platforms for vocational training, universities and company courses.

Delivery robots carry parcels, meals and goods over short distances: on a campus, in a hospital, through a hotel or along the pavement. Drones and internal transport robots also belong to this application.

Research robots are open platforms to experiment with: robot arms, mobile manipulators, humanoids and robot dogs with access to sensors and software. They are used in labs, at universities and in corporate innovation teams.

Social robots hold conversations, give information, greet visitors or offer companionship. They are used in healthcare, education, reception areas and shops.