Robotics Integrator Frankfurt: Automation for Operators

In Frankfurt, companies are often faced with the challenge of making the right choice from an unmanageable number of robot manufacturers (Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEMs). A classic OEM like Boston Dynamics, Keenon or Pudu will sell you a machine. A robotics integrator like werob, on the other hand, sells you a result. We are not a manufacturer or an individual reseller, but rather the operational level between your workflow and the hardware.

The decision for a hardware-agnostic integrator is particularly critical in Frankfurt, as the requirements in logistics at the airport are fundamentally different than in the hotel industry in the financial district. werob ranks over 44 OEM partners and more than 280 different robot models to meet your specific requirements. This prevents vendor lock-in and ensures that the hardware you choose fits your shift schedule and infrastructure exactly. While a manufacturer only optimizes its own product, Werob improves your entire process.

As a system integrator, we take full responsibility for functionality. This means that we not only supply the hardware, but also manage the entire integration into your existing tech stack. In Frankfurt this often means connecting to complex ERP systems or specialized software such as SAP EWM. Our goal is to make the complexity of robotics invisible to the operator, so that you can concentrate on your core business.

Traditional automation consulting projects often take three to six months before the first robot is even ordered. During this time, discovery decks are created and endless meetings are held. werob breaks this cycle with the Spec Engine. We translate your operational requirements into a technical specification within 48 hours. Our engine has been trained on over 35,000 projects and immediately recognizes which hardware combinations are most efficient for your location in Frankfurt.

The process begins with a simple recording of your shift schedule and the spatial conditions. Whether it's a medication round at a nursing facility or room service at a hotel, the Spec Engine creates an accurate action graph. This graph defines exactly what the robot has to do, which elevators it can use and how it interacts with the staff. This speed is a decisive competitive advantage for Frankfurt companies that suffer from an acute shortage of skilled workers.

After the specification has been created, the supplier match follows. Here the requirements are checked against our catalog of 44+ OEMs. You will not receive a general offer, but a precise ranking of the most suitable robots. This data-driven approach eliminates the risk of bad purchases and ensures that the chosen solution is productive from day one. We promise: The spec in 48 hours, the offer in five days and the robot in use in eight weeks.

A robot that doesn't talk to your software is just an expensive toy. In Frankfurt, where IT infrastructure is often highly specialized, the real value lies in connectivity. werob offers pre-built connectors for the most important systems in your target industries. These include integrations with SAP EWM for logistics, Opera PMS and Mews for the hotel industry, and PointClickCare and MatrixCare for the care sector.

These connectors enable the robot to receive orders directly from your existing system. When a guest in a Frankfurt hotel orders an additional pillow via the PMS, the robot automatically receives the command and floor information. In logistics, the robot communicates directly with the warehouse management system to optimize transport routes and avoid traffic jams. This deep integration reduces the manual effort for your staff to a minimum.

In addition to the software integration, we take care of the physical infrastructure. This includes the connection to elevator controls and automatic doors. In many of Frankfurt's existing buildings, this is a technical hurdle that we routinely solve based on our experience from 200 live businesses. Our goal is a plug-and-play experience for the operator, where the robotics layer seamlessly merges with the existing operational layer.

Automation has to pay off. At werob we don't talk about vague synergies, but rather hard numbers. In Frankfurt, through our projects, we have established clear benchmarks for annual cost reductions per location. A hotel can achieve significant annual cost savings by automating room service.

The effects are particularly clear in logistics and security. A yard patrol at a Frankfurt logistics location leads to significant annual cost savings. These numbers are based on real operational data and take into account the reduction in overtime, the reduction in fluctuation and the increase in operational lead times. In nursing, an automated round of medications noticeably reduces the burden on the budget.

Werob's model is geared towards the measurable success of the operation and minimizes financial risks in the introduction phase. This model minimizes the financial risk for Frankfurt companies and enables a quick entry into robotics.

An often underestimated aspect when introducing robotics in Frankfurt is legal compliance. From January 20, 2027, the new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 will be binding. This regulation places significantly higher requirements on the safety and conformity assessment of robots, especially when they work close to people. Many Asian OEMs currently do not have the necessary certifications for the European market.

werob acts as your compliance path here. We ensure that all systems we integrate comply with current and future regulatory requirements. This includes not only the Machinery Ordinance, but also specific standards such as ISO 13482 for service robots in personal areas or the BewachVO for security robots in Germany. When it comes to care, we also pay attention to compliance with home supervision.

With our live cockpit, you have access to the regulatory status of your fleet at any time. We provide ongoing monitoring and documentation, which is essential for audits and insurance issues. In a city like Frankfurt, where compliance departments often act very strictly, werob offers the necessary security to use innovative technologies in a legally compliant manner. We protect you from the legal risks associated with the independent import or improper integration of robotics.

As soon as the robots are active in your Frankfurt company, the werob Cockpit takes over the monitoring. This is not a simple dashboard, but a highly functional fleet management system with a four-dimensional traffic light system. We continuously monitor four critical areas: hardware health, infrastructure connectivity, regulatory compliance (with full source traceability of all test steps) and adherence to the original specification.

If a robot gets stuck in a Frankfurt hotel because an elevator is unresponsive, the cockpit immediately shows this. The system detects whether the problem lies with the robot's hardware or with the building infrastructure. This transparency is crucial for smooth operations. The cockpit also provides detailed reports on utilization and the efficiency gains achieved, which is essential for reporting to management.

Another advantage of the cockpit is cross-manufacturer control. Since werob is hardware-agnostic, you can manage robots from different manufacturers in a single interface. This is particularly valuable for large companies in Frankfurt that use different types of robots for different tasks, such as cleaning robots in the lobby and delivery robots on the floors. The cockpit is the central intelligence that makes your robot fleet a productive part of your team.

The traditional model in plant engineering provides for high down payments and milestone payments long before the first productive benefits arise. werob breaks with this tradition. Our commercial model is radically geared towards the success of the operator: The model focuses on operational availability and the actual benefits in operations.

This model is particularly attractive for Frankfurt companies that want to minimize their investment risks. As an integration platform, our interests are directly linked to the success of the project. The project will only be successful for us if the robot runs its rounds reliably and realizes the planned cost reductions. This creates a high level of trust and speeds up decision-making within the organization.

In practice, this means that the costs of integration can often be financed directly from the savings achieved. If a logistics location in Frankfurt saves €68,000 per year through automated patrol, the system will refinance itself in a very short time. werob assumes the technological risk while you benefit from the immediate operational relief. This is the most modern way to bring robotics into a business.

At werob, the path to your own robot fleet in Frankfurt is structured in a clear eight-week plan. It all starts with the onboarding intake, where we collect your requirements in eight simple steps. We ask about your shifts, type of tasks, on-site infrastructure and your regulatory requirements. This process is designed to take as little time as possible from your operational team.

After the Spec Engine processes the requests, the hardware is selected and the connectors are configured. In week four to six we prepare the integration into your IT stack. In week seven, the physical installation and mapping will take place on site in Frankfurt. The system goes live in week eight. This tight schedule is only possible because we can rely on standardized processes and an extensive database of best practices.

We have already successfully implemented this process with customers such as a leading European nursing home operator, where we were able to achieve double-digit cost reductions in the first year. We also brought the first humanoid into live operation in a nursing facility in Hamburg within 12 weeks. We are now transferring these experiences to the Frankfurt market in order to enable companies to automate quickly and with little risk. Get started now and let us translate your workflow into a ready-to-use specification in 48 hours.