ABB GoFa Integrator Europe: Cobot solutions for operations

The ABB GoFa, particularly the CRB 15000 model, has established itself as one of the leading collaborative robots (cobots) on the European market. With a load capacity of up to 12 kilograms and a reach of 1.27 meters, it offers the necessary flexibility for a variety of tasks in logistics, assembly and facility management. But the hardware alone is only part of the solution. An operator needs an environment in which this robot operates safely, efficiently and in accordance with the law. This is where werob comes in as a system integrator.

In the European business landscape, companies are faced with the challenge of compensating for a shortage of skilled workers through automation without creating new complexity traps. The ABB GoFa is characterized by its high speed of up to 2.2 meters per second, which makes it ideal for pick-and-place applications. werob translates these technical parameters into operational results. We don't just look at the robot arm, but the entire process: from the gripper technology to the connection to the warehouse management system. Our goal is to integrate ABB GoFa so that it delivers measurable added value from day one, without your team needing in-depth programming knowledge.

Traditional robotics projects often begin with month-long discovery phases and extensive consulting decks. werob breaks up this slow process. Our Spec Engine uses data from over 35,000 projects to translate your requirements into a ready-to-use robot specification in just 48 hours. You describe the shift plan, the condition of the ground and the type of task to us, and we use this to generate the necessary action graph for the ABB GoFa.

This speed-oriented approach is crucial for companies that are under high cost pressure. Instead of wasting time evaluating individual sensors, you get a validated specification that takes all operational variables into account. The Spec Engine ensures that the ABB GoFa is precisely tailored to your environment. This includes defining the security zones, selecting the appropriate end effectors and defining the communication protocols. Through this standardized process, we reduce the time from the initial idea to the finished offer to just five days. This is the standard that modern operators in Europe must expect today in order to remain competitive.

A robot that doesn't talk to your software remains an isolated tool. werob delivers pre-built connectors that integrate the ABB GoFa directly into your existing operator stack. Whether SAP EWM in logistics, Opera PMS in the hotel industry or PointClickCare in care: Our platform ensures smooth data exchange. This enables the robot to receive orders in real time and return status reports directly to your management system.

The connection to SAP EWM is a critical success factor, especially in logistics. The ABB GoFa can take on palletizing tasks autonomously while the system updates the inventory in real time. This deep integration eliminates data silos and manual transfer errors. werob acts as the crucial software layer here, closing the gap between the OEM's hardware control and your company software. Our connectors are designed to be plug-and-play, dramatically reducing implementation time. Instead of spending months programming interfaces, use our proven infrastructure to get the ABB GoFa productive within a few days.

The regulatory landscape for robotics in Europe is fundamentally changing. The new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 will be binding from January 20, 2027 and places high demands on conformity assessment, especially for AI-supported systems and collaborative applications. This means a significant liability risk for operators if the integration is not carried out professionally. werob offers the necessary compliance path here.

As your system integrator, we take responsibility for compliance with all relevant standards, including ISO 13482 for personal assistance robots and the specific requirements of Home supervision in Germany. We carry out the necessary risk assessments and ensure that the use of ABB GoFa in your company is legally secure. This is particularly important when robots work in close proximity to people, as is the case with cobots. werob integrates this compliance check directly into the selection process. We rank over 44 OEM partners not only based on performance, but also based on their regulatory suitability for the European market. With werob at your side, you are on the safe side not only technologically but also legally, long before the new regulations come into force.

Automation has to pay off. werob works with concrete numbers instead of vague promises. In logistics, for example, the use of autonomous systems for yard patrols leads to a verified cost reduction of 68,000 euros per location and year. Similar potential arises when using the ABB GoFa in assembly or packaging. By taking on repetitive tasks, the cobot relieves your specialist staff, who can concentrate on more value-adding activities.

Our commercial model is consistently geared towards the success of the operator: outcome-only. This means that you only pay when the robot is running in your company and fulfilling the defined tasks. There are no hidden list prices or high upfront investments with no guarantee of success. This transparency allows you to plan robotics projects with a clear ROI calculation. In nursing, for example, we see a reduction of 92,000 euros per year in medication rounds. Even though the ABB GoFa is primarily used in industrial and logistical contexts, this example shows the magnitude of the savings possible through professional system integration. werob ensures that the hardware investment in an ABB GoFa is amortized as quickly as possible through efficient integration.

When selecting the right cobot for your operation, a hardware-agnostic perspective is crucial. werob constantly compares over 280 different robot models from more than 44 OEMs. The ABB GoFa competes directly in Europe with systems from Universal Robots, Fanuc or Doosan. Each system has specific strengths in areas such as precision, programmability or robustness. Our job is to find the system that best suits your specific specification.

While the ABB GoFa impresses with its first-class sensors in every joint and simple lead-through programming, A more specialized robot may make more sense for another application. werob prevents vendor lock-in. We rank the hardware against your requirements and ensure that you receive the best solution, both technically and economically. Our Supplier Match process guarantees that no hardware is selected that does not 100 percent support your operational goals.

As soon as the ABB GoFa is in use, the continuous operations management phase begins. werob provides the live cockpit for this purpose. This tool offers a four-dimensional traffic light system that monitors the status of your robot fleet in real time. We track not only hardware health, but also infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and performance compared to original specification.

This proactive management is critical to minimizing downtime. If a sensor is dirty or a network connection becomes unstable, the cockpit reports this before it comes to a standstill. For the operator, this means maximum transparency across all locations. You can see at a glance whether your robots achieve the expected cycles and where there is potential for optimization. The cockpit also serves as an audit trail for compliance. All movements and system states are logged in accordance with GDPR, which is invaluable for official checks or internal audits. werob not only provides the integration, but also the tool for the long-term successful operation of your robotics fleet.

The path to automation with werob is clearly structured and designed for speed. Our promise is: The robot will be ready for use in your company in eight weeks. This process begins with an eight-step onboarding intake where we collect all relevant information about your shifts, tasks and infrastructure. You will receive the finished specification from our Spec Engine within 48 hours.

After the approval of the offer, which we create within five days, the phase of physical integration and software connection begins. Since we use prefabricated connectors and a tried-and-tested partner network, the usual delays caused by individual programming are eliminated. We coordinate delivery, on-site installation and training of your staff. With the outcome-only model, we bear the risk: We are only satisfied when the ABB GoFa reliably fulfills its tasks in your real operating environment. Get started today and transform your operations with the speed and precision offered by modern robotics. The first step is a simple request via our onboarding portal to validate your specific requirements.