Robot as a Service Germany: Efficiency without investment risk

The classic purchase of robotics hardware presents many German companies with insurmountable hurdles. High investment costs (CAPEX), technological uncertainty and complex maintenance cycles block the necessary automation. Robot as a Service (RaaS) solves this problem by shifting the cost structure into operational expenses (OPEX). At werob we go a decisive step further. We are not a manufacturer or a simple reseller. We are the system integrator who controls the entire process from specification to live operation.

Werob's model is consistently focused on the result. You only pay when the robot is running productively in your company. This outcome-only model eliminates financial risk for operators in the care, hotel and logistics industries. While traditional consulting firms take months to analyze, our Spec Engine delivers an accurate technical requirement within 48 hours. This speed is crucial in order to respond to the acute shortage of skilled workers in Germany. We do not view robotics as a technical toy, but rather as a tool for measurable cost reduction.

In order to successfully scale Robot as a Service, a robust technological basis is required. werob operates on four specialized levels. The first level is the Spec Engine. It translates your workflows into a technical specification. Trained on over 35,000 projects, the system immediately recognizes which hardware requirements are necessary for a round of medication in nursing or room service in a hotel. The second level is the supplier match. We rank over 44 OEM partners and more than 280 different robot models against your specific requirements. This guarantees a hardware-agnostic selection without vendor lock-in.

The third level is our connectors. A robot is only as valuable as its integration into the existing software stack. werob offers ready-made interfaces to systems such as PointClickCare, MatrixCare, Opera PMS, Mews, Toast and SAP EWM. The fourth level is the cockpit. Live fleet management takes place here. A four-dimensional traffic light system monitors hardware, infrastructure, regulations and compliance with the specification in real time. With over 200 robots in live operation in 11 European countries, werob has the necessary database to ensure stable operation.

Efficiency in robotics cannot be measured in adjectives, but only in hard numbers. In the German care industry, operators achieve annual cost savings of €92,000 per location by using robotics for the medication round. Simply transporting goods within a facility results in savings of €71,000 per year. These sums are not created by replacing skilled workers, but rather by freeing staff from logistical support tasks.

The potential is similarly high in the hotel industry. An autonomous room service reduces the burden on the operation by €112,000 annually, while the preparation of bar and breakfast allows a saving of €54,000. In the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector, a tray robot in the washing chamber generates a reduction of €76,000. These verified figures show that RaaS is a massive lever for operating margins in Germany. werob ensures that these savings are actually achieved through the right choice of hardware and deep system integration.

The market for robotics is fragmented and developing rapidly. Anyone who ties themselves to a single manufacturer today risks technological obsolescence. werob follows a strictly hardware-agnostic approach. Our catalog includes partners such as Keenon, Pudu, Boston Dynamics, Unitree and Apptronik. We evaluate humanoids as well as specialized service robots or industrial cobots. Our goal is not to sell a specific robot, but to find the robot that is best suited for your task.

This independence allows us to manage even complex fleets in which different manufacturers operate side by side. A logistics center might use ANYbotics robots for inspection and Clearpath systems for material handling. werob brings these different strands together in the central cockpit. For the operator this means: maximum flexibility and the certainty of always using the most efficient technology on the market without having to bear the integration burden themselves.

An isolated robot is a foreign object in operation. The real value creation comes from connectivity. werob specializes in closing the gap between the physical hardware and the digital management level. Our connectors are not individual tinkering solutions, but rather standardized interfaces. If a hotel uses the Opera PMS or Mews, the robot communicates directly with the system to verify room numbers or log deliveries.

In logistics, the connection to SAP EWM is essential. The robot becomes an active part of the warehouse management strategy. In care, we integrate into PointClickCare or MatrixCare to automatically support documentation requirements. These deep integrations dramatically reduce implementation time. While conventional IT projects often take months, werob promises to have the robot in use within eight weeks. This is the standard that modern companies in Germany demand.

The legal framework for robotics in Europe is becoming more stringent. A central aspect for every RaaS model in Germany is the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, which is binding from January 20, 2027. Many Asian OEMs do not have the necessary conformity assessments for the European market. werob acts as a compliance path here. We ensure that all systems used comply with European safety standards.

In addition to the machine regulations, standards such as ISO 13482 for personal care robots or the security regulations (BewachVO) play a crucial role in the security sector. Data protection in accordance with the GDPR is also a critical factor for camera-based systems. werob assumes regulatory responsibility and already integrates these requirements into the Spec Engine. In this way, we offer operators legal certainty in a complex regulatory environment. Anyone who invests in robotics today must already take the requirements of 2027 into account in their planning.

Speed ​​is a core value at werob. Our onboarding process is trimmed for maximum efficiency. Alles beginnt mit der Aufnahme Ihres Workflows. Our spec engine creates a detailed specification within 48 hours. After another five days you will receive a concrete offer based on the supplier match from over 44 OEMs. As soon as the decision has been made, the eight-week implementation phase begins.

During this time we prepare the infrastructure, configure the connectors and carry out the necessary security checks. At the end of these eight weeks there is no pilot test, but rather a productive system that immediately helps reduce costs. This structured process sets us apart from classic consulting approaches, which often get stuck in endless discovery phases. We deliver results, not Powerpoint presentations. Our goal for 2028 is to operate 2,000 robots based on this scalable model.

werob is the largest system integrator for robotics in Europe. With 200 robots in live operation and a presence in 11 countries, we have the operational experience necessary for the success of automation projects. We see ourselves as the operating level between the robot manufacturer and the end user. Our commercial model is outcome-only: you don't take any risk until the solution works.

The combination of hardware-agnostic selection, deep software integrations and a clear focus on regulatory compliance makes werob the market leader in this segment. Whether in care for customers like Korian Germany or in the deployment of the first humanoid in a Hamburg care facility - we prove every day that robotics is the answer to the most pressing operational challenges of our time. Start your specification today and benefit from measurable relief for your team.