The Robodromo guides

Robot buying and ownership guides

Practical guides to choosing robots, planning trials and understanding the parts you need.

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Gausium Phantas vs PUDU CC1: which fits your site?

Compare Gausium Phantas and PUDU CC1 by floor type, access, water capacity, runtime and service equipment. Know which model and extras a UK quote actually includes.

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Robot spare parts planning: what to keep on site

Decide which robot spares to hold on site, when to reorder consumables and what belongs in a service arrangement. Includes a practical spares register.

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6-axis robot arms: a specification and setup checklist

Compare 6-axis robot arms by payload, reach, repeatability, software, support and safety, then budget for the complete working package and agree acceptance tests.

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How to assess a robot trial before you buy

Set clear measures for a robot trial, record human help and downtime, and use the results to make a costed buying decision.

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Robot battery life: plan for the whole working day

Plan robot battery life around useful work, charging, spare batteries and support. Questions to ask before choosing a robot package.

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When wheels make more sense than legs

Compare wheels and legs around the actual task, route and support needed. A practical guide to shortlisting a robot for your workplace.

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Robot waiters: what UK restaurants should test before buying

Plan a robot waiter trial around a complete service cycle, including staff handovers, busy routes, charging and support.

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Commercial cleaning robots: how to plan a useful site trial

A practical site-trial checklist for commercial cleaning robots: measure the finished floor, the work left for staff and the complete package.

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Research robots: check the software before the hardware

For a university or development team, the right platform is the one that supports the experiment. Hardware access, software and technical support matter as much as appearance....

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Robot kits for education: what should a good package include?

A robot kit can teach the connection between structure, movement and code. Check what learners build and what support comes with the box. Decide whether building is...

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Classroom robots: choose the learning outcome first

The best classroom robot is one teachers can use to teach a clear lesson. Begin with the pupils, the timetable and the learning goal. Define what pupils...

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Reception and visitor robots: design the experience first

A robot can be an engaging part of a reception, museum or attraction. Start by defining the visitor experience rather than promising a replacement receptionist. Choose a...

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