Robotics Readiness Guide

Start with the right diagnosis

Connect the topic to a decision and a business outcome. Gather facts before choosing a solution.

• Break down the task and its exceptions.
• Study space, surfaces, obstacles, network, power, and human interaction.
• Calculate the full current cost, not labor time alone.

A practical approach

Work in short stages, with clear ownership and criteria to stop, correct, or continue.

• Define a limited, reversible pilot.
• Establish safety, accountability, and stop procedures.
• Train staff and inform users.
• Compare results, incidents, uptime, and cost before scaling.

What to measure

Choose a small set of indicators directly tied to the original problem. Measure before, during, and after the change.

• Uptime
• Successful tasks
• Human interventions
• Incidents
• Total cost per task

Common mistakes

A technically possible solution is not necessarily the best economic or operational decision.

• Unpredictable environment
• Underestimated maintenance
• Team rejection
• ROI based on an unrealistic assumption

Useful sources

• NIST — AI Risk Management Framework

Last reviewed: 2026-08-13