Ciborius Alternative: Scaling Robotics Security with werob

In the traditional security industry, the model of personnel provision dominates. Companies such as Ciborius do offer robotics solutions but are often tied to specific partnerships or in-house developments. As a systems integrator, werob pursues a differentiated approach. Here the focus is not on the sale of a particular robot but on translating the operational workflow into a manufacturer-independent specification.

With access to more than 44 OEM partners and 280 different robot models, werob ranks the best hardware against the individual requirements of the site. This prevents vendor lock-in and ensures that for every task, whether yard patrol or retail security, the technically and economically most suitable device is deployed. While classic service providers often need months-long discovery phases, werob delivers a deployable specification within 48 hours.

The biggest bottleneck when introducing security robotics is planning. werob uses an AI-powered Spec Engine that was trained on the data from more than 35,000 projects. The operator simply describes the shift schedule, the ground conditions, and the security goals. Within two days, the system generates a precise action graph for the robot fleet.

The automated planning eliminates lengthy consulting cycles. The Spec Engine takes into account not only the purely mechanical requirements but also regulatory frameworks such as the BewachVO or the GDPR. The result is a technical requirements document that can be immediately translated into a quote. In just five days a binding quote is available, and within eight weeks the fleet is operationally active at the site.

Economics in plant security can be precisely quantified. werob relies on concrete figures rather than vague adjectives. In logistics, an automated yard patrol realizes significant annual cost relief per site. In retail, the relief through retail patrols offers high savings potential per year. The savings result from the reduction of night-shift premiums, the avoidance of false alarms, and the increase in monitoring frequency.

A logistics center with multiple sites can achieve significant effects through scaling the fleet. A typical scenario comprises five robots at four sites, which can lead to considerable annual relief. werob's commercial model is consistently geared toward success: the results-based model means that the operator only pays once the robot is actually running in live operation.

A robot that acts as an isolated system creates extra effort instead of relief in everyday security work. werob delivers pre-built connectors that integrate the robot fleet directly into the operator's existing software stack. Especially in the security area, the connection to video management systems such as Genetec is essential. The robots' alarms and video streams are fed directly into the familiar interface of the control center.

For logistics sites, werob also offers deep integrations into SAP EWM. This allows patrol routes to be dynamically adapted to warehouse movements. The seamless connection ensures that the robots act not only as mobile cameras but as an integral part of the digital infrastructure. The data transmission takes place according to the highest security standards such as IEC 62443 for industrial cybersecurity.

A critical factor for every security manager is compliance with legal standards. From 20 January 2027, the new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 becomes binding. Many Asian OEMs currently do not have the necessary conformity assessments for the European market. werob acts here as a compliance path and ensures that all deployed systems meet the strict requirements.

In addition to the Machinery Regulation, werob takes into account specific national regulations such as the BewachVO in Germany. ISO 13482 for personal assistant robots and the EU AI Act are also part of the regulatory examination in the Supplier Match. Operators thus receive not only hardware but the legal certainty that their fleet can be operated over the long term and in compliance with the law.

Because werob is not a manufacturer, the selection of hardware is purely performance-oriented. In the area of security robotics, leading OEMs such as ANYbotics, Boston Dynamics with the Spot model, Robotnik, or Taurob are examined against the customer's specification. Each model has specific strengths, be it stair-climbing capability, battery life, or sensor technology for explosion-hazard areas.

As soon as the robots are deployed, the werob Cockpit takes over central control and monitoring. This live fleet management uses a four-dimensional traffic-light system to display the status of the hardware, the infrastructure, the regulatory compliance, and adherence to the specification in real time. Security managers thus have full oversight of the entire fleet at all sites at any time.

The Cockpit serves not only for monitoring but also for continuous improvement. Deviations in the workflow are detected immediately and can be adjusted via the platform. Because werob already operationally looks after 200 robots in 11 European countries, the experiences from live operation flow directly into the further development of the software layer. This practical experience guarantees high availability and reliability in the critical security environment.

The decision in favor of a Ciborius alternative in the area of robotics should be made on the basis of speed, depth of integration, and regulatory security. werob offers a clear advantage here through its focus on systems integration rather than on pure hardware sales. With the promise of providing a fully integrated and compliant robot fleet within eight weeks, werob sets the standard for modern plant security.

Companies that want to reduce their security costs while increasing monitoring quality find in werob a partner that bears the risk. Through the results-oriented model, high upfront investments without a guarantee of success are eliminated. The focus is on the outcome: a functioning, digital security architecture that is equipped for the requirements of the future.