Deployment
Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS)
Category
Deployment
Abstraction level
Pattern
Operation level
DeploymentApplication
Use cases
Warehouse and logistics robotsHumanoids in production workCleaning and service robots
How it works
The provider retains ownership of the hardware and offers robots on a subscription or pay-per-use basis, providing deployment, servicing, updates and support, often with performance guarantees (SLAs).
Problem solved
How to deploy expensive robots without large capital outlays and risk on the customer's side?
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
✓Low barrier to entry (no CAPEX)
✓Flexible fleet scaling
✓Risk and servicing on the provider's side
Limitations
✗Higher total cost over the long run
✗Vendor lock-in
✗Operational-data access concerns