Fieldbus Robot Integration Provider: Systems Integration for Professionals

A fieldbus robot integration provider takes on the critical task of ensuring communication between mobile robot units and the existing industrial infrastructure. In many operations, there is a grown landscape of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and various fieldbus systems such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, or Modbus. A conventional robot manufacturer often delivers only the hardware with a proprietary interface. This creates an integration gap that werob closes. We regard the robot not as an isolated device but as part of a networked ecosystem.

The challenge lies in the latency and reliability of the data transmission. When a robot interacts with an automatic gate or a conveyor system in a logistics environment, the signals must be processed in real time. A specialized integrator ensures that the protocols are correctly translated and that no safety risks arise through faulty communication. For this, werob uses a platform-based approach that goes beyond pure hardware delivery. We validate the interfaces as early as the planning phase in order to avoid delays during implementation. This is especially important because the complexity rises exponentially with the number of deployed robots.

werob is not a single-OEM reseller. Our platform is designed to be hardware-agnostic, which means that we carry more than 44 different OEM partners in our catalog. For you as the operator this means: we select the robot that best fits your specific fieldbus environment and your requirements. Whether Boston Dynamics, Keenon, Pudu, or industrial heavyweights such as ABB and FANUC: we rank more than 280 different robot models against your specification. A fieldbus robot integration provider that is tied to a single manufacturer will always try to force its hardware into your system, even if it does not fit optimally.

Through our independence, you avoid vendor lock-in. Should a manufacturer change its software strategy or discontinue support for a particular protocol, we can react flexibly thanks to our architecture. Our Spec Engine enables us to formulate a precise technical requirement within 48 hours that covers both the mechanical tasks and the necessary digital interfaces. This process is trained on more than 35,000 projects and considerably minimizes the risk of wrong decisions in hardware selection. You receive a solution that is tailored to your infrastructure, not the other way around.

Time is a decisive factor in operational environments. While classic consulting firms often need three to six months for a discovery phase, werob delivers a deployable robot specification in just 48 hours. Our Spec Engine translates your verbally described workflows directly into a technical action graph. In doing so, all relevant parameters are taken into account: from the shift duration through the ground conditions to the required fieldbus connections. This automated process ensures that no technical details are overlooked that could later lead to costly adjustments.

After the creation of the specification, the Supplier Match follows. Here, the requirements are matched with the capabilities of the 44+ OEMs in our catalog. The result is a transparent ranking that shows you which hardware promises the best performance in your specific environment. Within five days, you receive a binding quote. Our goal is to have the robot in live operation within eight weeks. We achieve this speed through the standardization of the integration processes and the use of pre-built connectors, which drastically reduce the effort for individual programming.

An often underestimated aspect when selecting a fieldbus robot integration provider is regulatory compliance. From 20 January 2027, the new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 becomes binding. This imposes stricter requirements on the safety and conformity of machinery, especially when it is deployed in a human environment or networked systems. Many Asian OEMs do not have the necessary capacities or knowledge to meet these specific European requirements on their own. werob acts here as your compliance path.

We ensure that every solution we integrate undergoes the necessary conformity assessments. This includes not only the hardware itself but also the entire integration into the fieldbus infrastructure. Safety-relevant communication via the fieldbus must be validated according to strict standards in order to avoid accidents and to safeguard the operator's liability. Our live Cockpit continuously monitors the status of the fleet, also with regard to regulatory parameters. With werob, you buy not just a robot but the certainty that your operation remains legally compliant even after 2027. We integrate compliance directly into the technical workflow.

The true strength of a robot fleet only unfolds through deep integration into the existing software landscape. werob offers pre-built connectors into leading systems such as SAP EWM, Genetec, Opera PMS, or Mews. A fieldbus robot integration provider must be able not only to exchange data at the field level but also to mirror it into the superordinate management systems. When a robot moves a pallet in logistics, this process must be booked in real time in SAP EWM. Our connectors make laborious custom programming superfluous and massively accelerate the rollout.

This integration layer enables us to map complex scenarios. In security technology, for example, we integrate patrol robots directly into Genetec environments. The robot thus becomes a mobile sensor whose data flows seamlessly into the existing control room. For the operator this means a unified user interface and reduced complexity in administration. We use industry standards such as ROS-2 and IEC 62443 to ensure secure and interoperable communication. The networking always takes place in consideration of the highest cybersecurity standards, which is indispensable especially when connecting to critical infrastructure via fieldbuses.

Automation must pay off. As a fieldbus robot integration provider, werob focuses on the operational ROI. We use not vague adjectives but hard figures. In logistics, deploying robots for the yard patrol leads to verified cost relief of €68,000 per site per year. In the area of security retail patrol, the saving amounts to €58,000. These sums result from the reduction of personnel costs in unproductive times and the increase in process quality through error-free fieldbus communication.

Our commercial model is consistently geared toward the customer's success: outcome-only. This means you only pay once the robot is actually running and fulfilling the defined tasks. There are no hidden list prices or high upfront investments for discovery phases. We bear the risk of the integration. Through the efficient connection to existing systems, the projects usually amortize within a very short time. A robot that works without downtime thanks to precise fieldbus integration is a valuable asset for any company. werob ensures that this efficiency is in place from day one.

After successful integration, the phase of permanent operation begins. This is where the werob Cockpit comes into play. It is a central management platform that offers you full transparency over your entire robot fleet, regardless of the manufacturer. The heart is a four-dimensional traffic-light system that monitors the status in the areas of hardware, infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and specification. Should a fieldbus connection become unstable or a sensor on the robot become dirty, the system reports this immediately, before an operational failure occurs.

This proactive monitoring is decisive for scaling robot fleets. A single robot can be monitored manually; with 20 or 50 units at different sites, this is impossible. The Cockpit aggregates all data and offers detailed analyses of performance and utilization. Because werob already has 200 robots in live operation in 11 European countries, these experiences continuously flow into the further development of the Cockpit. You receive a tool developed specifically for the requirements of operations directors and facility managers in order to ensure operational excellence and minimize downtime.

The process with werob is clearly structured and designed for maximum speed. It all begins with a simple intake process in which you tell us who you are and which tasks are to be automated. We analyze the shift schedules, the spatial conditions, and the existing infrastructure including the fieldbus protocols. Within 48 hours, you receive the technical specification. This structured approach eliminates the uncertainty that is often associated with robotics projects. We guide you safely through the jungle of hardware options and regulatory requirements.

As soon as the hardware has been selected and the quote confirmed, the integration phase begins. Thanks to our pre-built connectors and the experience from hundreds of projects, we can complete the implementation in record time. After eight weeks, the robot is on the floor and taking over its tasks. Throughout the entire process, you have a fixed point of contact who takes over the coordination with the OEMs and the technical integration. werob is your partner for the entire lifecycle management of your robot fleet, from the first draft to daily live operation in the Cockpit.