What Robots Actually Do
97 applications robots are deployed for, each with the models in our catalog that do it.
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Manufacturing
Industry hubBin PickingPick parts from bins and place them on fixtures1272Workstation TransportMove materials between workstations without forklifts1056Precision DispensingScrew, glue or dispense with repeatable precision1025Small Parts AssemblyAssemble small parts faster than hand assembly990End Of Line PalletizingPalletize finished goods at the end of the line473Automation TrainingTeach industrial automation on real equipment454CNC Night ShiftKeep CNC machines cutting through an unmanned night shift291Injection Molding TendingLoad and unload injection-molding machines291Press TendingTend press brakes and stamping presses291Surface FinishingGrind, polish or deburr parts without dust exposure291Inline InspectionInspect parts for defects on the line282Seam WeldingWeld repetitive seams consistently across shifts186Spot Welding LineSpot-weld panels on an assembly line186Line Speed PackingPack products into cartons at line speed38Spray PaintingPaint or coat parts with even coverage33Recycling SortationSort recyclables off a moving conveyor22
Logistics
Industry hubDriverless Pallet MovesMove pallets between goods-in and racking without a driver507Yard Heavy TransportMove heavy loads across the yard or between buildings507Micro FulfilmentFulfil online orders from a micro-fulfilment backroom383Goods To PersonBring shelves or totes to the picker instead of walking the aisle344Cart TowingTow carts and trolleys between zones337Container UnloadingUnload floor-loaded containers and trailers291Rural Medical DeliveryFly medical supplies to places roads cannot reach237Dock LoadingLoad and unload trucks at the dock222Last Mile DeliveryDeliver parcels the last mile to the customer209Mixed SKU PalletizingPalletize and depalletize mixed-SKU cartons187Each PickingPick single items for e-commerce orders172Site Perimeter PatrolPatrol the site perimeter after hours172Warehouse Floor CleaningKeep warehouse floors clean overnight117Live Inventory CountCount and audit inventory without stopping operations58Parcel SortationSort parcels by destination automatically16
Healthcare
Industry hubLab AutomationRun lab samples around the clock without pipetting by hand349Rural Medical DeliveryFly medical supplies to places roads cannot reach237Medical Training SimSimulate patients for medical training236Patient TransferMove patients without injuring staff116Clinical Floor CleaningClean clinical floors to auditable standards109Eldercare CompanionKeep elderly residents company and monitored107Mobility AssistanceHelp people stand, walk and get around again91Ward DeliveryDeliver meds, meals and linens between wards82Sample TransportTransport lab samples quickly and traceably82Surgical AssistanceAssist surgeons with precision procedures45Rehab TrainingSupport rehabilitation and mobility training34Facility WayfindingGuide visitors and patients around the facility23Fall MonitoringMonitor patients and alert staff to falls19Patient CheckinCheck in and screen patients at reception19Room DisinfectionDisinfect rooms between patients15
Retail
Industry hubMicro FulfilmentFulfil online orders from a micro-fulfilment backroom383Store PatrolPatrol the store and car park after closing171Store Floor CleaningClean store floors safely during trading hours116Customer GreetingGreet customers and answer common questions53Shopper WayfindingGuide shoppers to the product they want52Shelf ReplenishmentMove stock from backroom to shelf35Local DeliveryDeliver orders to nearby customers32Shelf ScanningScan shelves for gaps and pricing errors28Overnight StocktakeCount inventory overnight without staff28Instore Food PrepPrepare food and drinks in-store consistently23Venue EntertainmentEntertain crowds at venues, parks and events23
Education
Industry hubAutomation TrainingTeach industrial automation on real equipment454University ResearchRun university research on locomotion and AI321Medical Training SimSimulate patients for medical training236Classroom PlatformGive every student a programmable robot platform211Sports Training PartnerTrain against a partner that never gets tired186Special Needs LearningSupport special-needs learning with patient repetition172Robotics CompetitionsCompete in robotics leagues and competitions172Early LearningTeach languages and early learning through play172Coding EducationTeach coding and robotics hands-on159Campus DeliveryDeliver library books and materials across campus37Campus ToursHost campus tours and open-day demos35
Hotels
Industry hubCommercial Floor CleaningKeep large commercial floors clean overnight109Multi Floor Food TransportMove food between floors and zones62Greeting HostingGreet guests and lead them to their table61Hotel ReceptionGreet and check in guests around the clock59Hotel Room DeliveryDeliver amenities to guest rooms at any hour48Restaurant Food RunningRun dishes from kitchen to table all service long35Instore Food PrepPrepare food and drinks in-store consistently23Venue EntertainmentEntertain crowds at venues, parks and events23Drink PreparationMix and serve drinks at high volume23Table BussingClear dirty plates back to the dish station12
Cleaning
Industry hubHome Floor CleaningKeep home floors clean without lifting a finger196Window CleaningClean high windows without ladders196Warehouse Floor CleaningKeep warehouse floors clean overnight117Store Floor CleaningClean store floors safely during trading hours116Clinical Floor CleaningClean clinical floors to auditable standards109Commercial Floor CleaningKeep large commercial floors clean overnight109Solar Panel CleaningKeep solar farms at peak output100Recycling SortationSort recyclables off a moving conveyor22
Security
Industry hubUnderwater InspectionInspect hulls, dams and offshore structures underwater200Eod Bomb DisposalDisarm suspect devices from a safe distance198Hazardous Site InspectionInspect hazardous sites without sending people in197Search And RescueSearch disaster zones faster than human teams186Home MonitoringWatch over the house while you are away177Site Perimeter PatrolPatrol the site perimeter after hours172Store PatrolPatrol the store and car park after closing171Firefighting SupportSupport firefighters inside burning or toxic structures16
Homes
Industry hubHome Floor CleaningKeep home floors clean without lifting a finger196Window CleaningClean high windows without ladders196Sports Training PartnerTrain against a partner that never gets tired186Home MonitoringWatch over the house while you are away177Pool CleaningKeep the pool clean without weekly scrubbing149Eldercare CompanionKeep elderly residents company and monitored107Home CompanionKeep family company and lend a hand at home45Lawn MowingMow the lawn on a schedule, rain or shine9
Restaurants
Industry hubCommercial Floor CleaningKeep large commercial floors clean overnight109Multi Floor Food TransportMove food between floors and zones62Greeting HostingGreet guests and lead them to their table61Restaurant Food RunningRun dishes from kitchen to table all service long35Instore Food PrepPrepare food and drinks in-store consistently23Automated CookingCook consistent dishes through the rush23Drink PreparationMix and serve drinks at high volume23Table BussingClear dirty plates back to the dish station12
Agriculture
Industry hubCrop ScoutingScout fields for pests and crop stress64Aerial MappingMap fields and sites from the air in centimetres48Harvest HelpPick ripe produce at harvest peak42Livestock CareFeed, milk and monitor livestock on schedule42Precision SprayingSpray only where the weeds are41Greenhouse LogisticsMove plants and trays through the greenhouse14
Energy
Industry hubUnderwater InspectionInspect hulls, dams and offshore structures underwater200Hazardous Site InspectionInspect hazardous sites without sending people in197Substation InspectionInspect substations and plants on a fixed schedule109Pipeline Tank InspectionInspect pipelines and tanks from the inside105Solar Panel CleaningKeep solar farms at peak output100