Define your needs, compare robots and choose the right fit
Choose one task you want to improve. Describe how it works today and what you want to improve.
How often does it happen? Who handles it? Where does it slow down? Use these answers to compare the robot with your current approach.
Check routes, doorways, surfaces and charging access. Make sure the intended users can operate the robot comfortably.
Measure turning areas, slopes and floor transitions. Check the robot’s network requirements and any door or elevator connections. If it uses cameras or microphones, ask what they record, where data is stored and who can access it.
Compare what each robot can do, how long it can work and when it needs human help. Ask for results from tasks similar to yours.
Check carrying capacity, reach, tools and operating limits where relevant. Ask how the robot handles obstacles, interruptions and tasks it cannot complete.
Include equipment, setup, training and ongoing costs. Consider the time people will spend operating and supervising the robot.
Check subscriptions, replacement supplies, maintenance and the cost of interruptions. Consider how saved time could be used. At home, comfort and daily effort may matter more than financial savings.
Review product specifications and relevant demonstrations. Ask whether an on-site assessment or trial is available for your project.
Ask how the robot performs under conditions similar to yours. If a trial is available, confirm its terms and agree on what to measure. Otherwise, review relevant results and discuss the limits with the supplier.
Confirm training, maintenance and repair arrangements. Know who to contact when the robot needs attention.
Check warranty terms, spare parts, software updates and support response times. Agree on who handles routine upkeep and how users can get further training.
We can help compare robots, costs and requirements, whether you buy through us or elsewhere.
General planning guidance from Torrey Robotics. Confirm product capabilities, availability and requirements with the manufacturer.
