Robotics boutique integrator partner for your business

In the current robotics landscape, the biggest challenge for operators is finding the right hardware for specific use cases. A classic robot manufacturer (OEM) or an individual reseller is naturally tied to its own product. A Robotics Boutique Integrator Partner like werob takes a fundamentally different approach. werob is not a manufacturer or a classic consultant with lengthy discovery phases. Instead, werob acts as a hardware-agnostic operating level.

For you as the operator, this means that the focus is not on the robot, but on your workflow. werob has a catalog of more than 44 OEM partners and can rank over 280 different robot models against each other. Whether a model from Keenon, Pudu, Boston Dynamics or Apptronik is used depends solely on the technical specifications of your location. This independence protects you from vendor lock-in and ensures that the hardware meets the exact requirements of your operational processes. While manufacturers often try to adapt the process to the robot, werob translates the process into the language of robotics.

Time is the most critical resource in operations. Traditional robotics consulting projects often take three to six months before the first hardware hits the ground. werob has radically shortened this process with the Spec Engine. Trained on over 35,000 projects, this engine is able to transform your verbal descriptions of shifts, floors and tasks into a ready-to-use robot specification within 48 hours.

This automated workflow ensures that all critical parameters are taken into account from the start. This includes structural conditions such as elevator controls, floor conditions and network infrastructure as well as regulatory requirements. The result is a precise action graph that defines what the robot has to do, when and where. This speed shortens the time from first contact to productive use to just eight weeks. You will receive a binding offer within five days, based on real data and not estimates.

A robot that acts as an isolated standalone solution often creates more work than it removes. The true added value only comes from deep integration into your existing software landscape. werob supplies prefabricated connectors that enable seamless communication between the robot fleet and your core systems. In the care industry, for example, this means a direct connection to PointClickCare or MatrixCare. In the hotel industry, systems such as Opera PMS or Mews are integrated to automatically transmit room service orders to the robots.

Integrations in SAP EWM or Genetec are available for logistics and retail. These connectors are not individual programming services, but part of the werob platform. This eliminates the need for lengthy IT projects and minimizes the risk of interface errors. The robot becomes an integral part of your digital process chain. When a hotel guest orders a pillow via the PMS, the robot immediately knows which floor it is on and how to call the elevator without the need for manual intervention from an employee.

The legal framework for the use of robots in public or semi-public spaces is becoming increasingly complex. The new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, which will be binding for all operators in the European Union from January 20, 2027, is particularly critical. Many Asian OEMs currently do not have the necessary conformity assessments to permanently meet this standard. Here werob as a system integrator takes on the role of compliance monitor.

werob ensures that all systems used comply with European security standards. This includes not only the hardware itself, but also the entire operating environment. In care, for example, compliance with ISO 13482 for personal assistance robots and the requirements of home supervision are checked. In the security area, the requirements of the BewachVO and the cybersecurity standards according to IEC 62443 are taken into account. By using the werob platform, you outsource the regulatory risk and receive a legally secure path for the long-term operation of your fleet.

The decision to use robotics is primarily an economic decision. werob therefore works with a consistent outcome-only model. This means that you as the operator only pay when the system is running productively. There are no hidden list prices or upfront investments in unclear pilot phases. The cost reductions are measurable and depend heavily on the respective vertical market. In care, the automation of the medication round leads to an annual cost reduction of 92,000 euros per location. Transporting laundry or meals saves a further 71,000 euros per year.

In the hotel industry, a robot for room service reduces the burden on operations by an average of 112,000 euros per year, while automating bar and breakfast preparation saves 54,000 euros. These numbers are not theoretical projections, but are based on data from the over 200 robots that werob currently manages in live operation. By reducing unproductive walking distances and having robots take over routine tasks, your specialist staff can concentrate on their core tasks again, which significantly increases the quality of work and employee loyalty.

As soon as the robots are in use, the continuous management phase begins. The werob Cockpit offers you a central overview of your entire fleet, regardless of how many different robot models or locations you operate. The heart of the cockpit is a four-dimensional traffic light system that monitors the status of hardware, infrastructure, regulations and compliance with the original specification in real time. If a robot stops due to a blocked WiFi connection or an obstacle, this is signaled immediately.

This proactive monitoring ensures that the promised efficiency gains are realized in the long term. The cockpit also serves as an auditing authority for compliance audits. All movement data and interactions are logged in accordance with GDPR, so that you can prove at any time that the security requirements have been met. For operators with multiple locations, the Cockpit offers the opportunity to create benchmarks and transfer best practices from one location to the entire group. This is the basis for truly scaling the robotics strategy across national borders.

The practical suitability of the werob platform is demonstrated by well-known customers such as Korian Germany. In the care industry, Korian was able to achieve double-digit cost savings in the first year through the use of integrated robotics solutions. It wasn't just about the pure hardware provision, but also about seamless integration into the daily processes of the nursing staff. Another example is a nursing facility in Hamburg, where werob implemented the first pilot project with humanoid robots in Germany. This system is already in its twelfth week of productive operation.

These cases prove that robotics is no longer a future topic, but an available technology for operational use. The key to success always lies in the combination of the right hardware choice and deep integration into existing processes. werob acts as the partner that makes the complexity of the technology invisible to the operator and concentrates on the result: smooth, economical and safe operation of the automated fleet.

In order to make the right decision for your automation strategy, it is essential to compare the different market participants. The following table illustrates werob's positioning in comparison to classic manufacturers and consulting firms.

The process with werob is designed for maximum efficiency. It starts with a simple intake process where you describe your requirements in your own words. In the second step, the Spec Engine analyzes the workflow and creates the action graph. This is followed by the Supplier Match, in which the 44+ OEMs are ranked against their specification. As soon as the appropriate hardware has been identified, the site infrastructure and the regulatory framework are checked.

After commercial release via the outcome-only model, the connectors are activated in your software stack. Delivery and commissioning of the preconfigured robots takes place within eight weeks. From this point on, the werob cockpit takes over the live management. This structured path ensures that you don't waste time searching for the right technology and can instead focus on optimizing your core business. Start your specification today and benefit from the experience of over 200 successful installations across Europe.