RobotLAB

Name

RobotLAB

Legal name

RobotLAB Inc.

Website

https://RobotLAB.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Robotics Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Service & Hospitality Robots (HDAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Robotics Learning Platforms (EDAFANAB), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Robotics Safety, Certification & Compliance (HDAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Commercial robotics integration
• Robots-as-a-service
• Autonomous cleaning robots
• Delivery robot solutions
• Robotics franchise network

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: RobotLAB sells commercial robots from 22+ manufacturers including Pudu, Bear Robotics, Gausium, LG, SoftBank, and Temi. Revenue generated from one-time hardware purchases with pricing ranging from $9,800 entry-level to $22,490+ for advanced models. Net 30 payment terms for commercial accounts.
2. Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS): Subscription-based model starting at $499/month per unit all-inclusive covering equipment, maintenance, software updates, and support. Standard 36-month terms with option to convert-to-purchase after month 12. Provides recurring revenue with predictable monthly billing.
3. Equipment Leasing: $1 buyout lease options with Section 179 tax eligibility, 36-60 month terms. Allows customers to expense equipment rather than capitalize, providing capital efficiency and tax advantages.
4. Service & Maintenance Plans: Standard service plan at $199/month per unit including 24/7 support, software updates, parts and labor, loaner units if downtime exceeds 48 hours, quarterly health checks, fleet monitoring, and annual on-site visit.
5. Franchise Revenue: Franchise fees from 20+ franchise locations across the US. Initial investment ranges $200k-$450k all-in, SBA-eligible. Franchisees operate as local RobotLAB integrators in protected territories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RobotLAB is a platform-agnostic commercial robotics integrator that evaluates, certifies, deploys, and services robots from 22+ manufacturers for businesses across hospitality, healthcare, retail, warehousing, and education sectors. The company offers direct hardware purchase, equipment leasing, and Robots-as-a-Service subscriptions, plus ongoing fleet management, training, and 24/7 support delivered through a nationwide franchise service network.

Product overview

RobotLAB operates as a platform-agnostic commercial robotics integrator offering both hardware products and service solutions. The company sells, deploys, trains, and services commercial service robots from 22+ manufacturers including Gausium (Phantas, CC1, R3, Scrubber 50), SoftBank Robotics (Whiz, Pepper, NAO, SH1), Bear Robotics (Servi), and Pudu. Core product offerings include three acquisition models: direct purchase, equipment lease (36-60 months, Section 179 eligible), and Robots-as-a-Service subscription ($499+/month, all-inclusive with convert-to-purchase option). Complementary service layers encompass deployment and integration, training, and ongoing maintenance plans ($199/month per unit with 97% uptime SLA). The company positions itself as a one-stop partner covering the entire robot lifecycle, supported by 20+ franchise service centers nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RaaS (Robots-as-a-Service) Subscription-based robot deployment model starting at $499/month all-inclusive, covering robots, deployment, training, maintenance, and support on a 36-month term with option to convert to purchase after month 12. Lets businesses adopt robotics without large upfront capital.
• Equipment Lease Equipment leasing option with $1 buyout, Section 179 tax eligibility, and 36-60 month terms, providing predictable monthly payments for businesses acquiring commercial robots.
• Service & Maintenance Plans Ongoing service and maintenance plan priced at $199/month per unit, including 24/7 support, software updates, parts and labor, loaner robots if downtime exceeds 48 hours, quarterly health checks, fleet monitoring, and annual on-site visits, backed by 20+ franchise service centers with 97% average fleet uptime.
• Deployment & Integration Services Full-service robotics integration including on-site workflow assessment, robot programming, deployment, and team training. RobotLAB evaluates, certifies, and services every robot sold, providing a single integrator for multiple robot brands.
• Gausium Phantas Cleaning Robot All-in-one autonomous cleaning robot from Gausium that sweeps, vacuums, dust mops, and scrubs across floor surfaces, priced around $22,490 for large commercial facilities such as hotels, healthcare, and retail.
• SoftBank Whiz Vacuum Robot Entry-level autonomous vacuum robot from SoftBank Robotics, priced starting at $9,800, designed for commercial floor cleaning with autonomous navigation.
• BellaBot Pro Delivery Robot Mid-tier food and package delivery robot from Pudu Robotics, priced starting at $14,500, used by restaurants, hotels, and warehouses for autonomous delivery tasks.
• Bear Robotics Servi Delivery Robot Restaurant delivery and bussing robot from Bear Robotics, integrated by RobotLAB for food delivery, table bussing, and service tasks in restaurants, hotels, and healthcare facilities.
• RobotLAB Franchise Opportunity The first and only commercial robotics franchise in America, ranked #3 franchise brand of 2025 by Franchise Consultants Channel. Initial investment $200k-$450k all-in, SBA-eligible, with exclusive protected territories, 25+ robot brands, full training, national marketing, and recurring revenue from service plans and RaaS.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 94% cost reduction on repetitive floor-cleaning tasks ($0.41/hr robotic vs $7.56/hr manual labor)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• GausiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotLAB partners with Gausium as a key robot manufacturer, offering products including Gausium Phantas (all-in-one cleaning robot ~$22,490), Scrubber 50, CC1, R3, and SH1 models. Gausium robots are featured prominently in marketing materials highlighting 94% cost reduction claims and 1-3 month ROI periods.
• SoftBank RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotLAB holds US-exclusive partnership with SoftBank Robotics for distribution of Pepper, NAO, and Whiz robot lines. Whiz vacuum robot starts at $9,800 as an entry-level autonomous vacuum solution for commercial spaces.
• Bear RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationBear Robotics manufactures Servi and other service robots that RobotLAB integrates and deploys across restaurants, hospitality, and healthcare sectors, focusing on food delivery and bussing applications.
• Pudu RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotLAB holds US-exclusive partnership with Pudu Robotics for distribution of BellaBot Pro (starting at $14,500), PuduBot, and other delivery and service robots across the commercial market.
• LG Business SolutionsmajorTechnology or IntegrationLG Business Solutions robots are integrated and distributed through RobotLAB's network, complementing the portfolio with commercial cleaning and service robots.
• TemimajorTechnology or IntegrationTemi personal robot platform integrated for customer service, wayfinding, and telepresence applications across hospitality, healthcare, and retail environments.
• Keenon RoboticsmajorTechnology or IntegrationKeenon Robotics delivery and service robots are distributed through RobotLAB's network, offering food and package delivery solutions for restaurants and hospitality.
• UV-C Disinfection (UVD)majorTechnology or IntegrationUV-C disinfection robots (operating under R-Zero brand partnership) for healthcare facility decontamination are offered as part of RobotLAB's disinfection capability portfolio.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Fetch Robotics (Zebra Technologies): Warehouse AMR vendor (now part of Zebra Technologies) competing with RobotLAB's warehouse segment (AGV tuggers, AMRs, stock-chasers) for distribution and fulfillment customers.
• Avidbots: Manufacturer and direct seller of autonomous floor-scrubbing robots (Neo) targeting commercial facilities, retail, and airports. Competes with RobotLAB's cleaning portfolio for the same end customers via a direct OEM model.
• Brain Corp: Autonomy platform provider for commercial floor-cleaning robots (deployed on Tennant, Minuteman, ICE, etc.). Competes with RobotLAB's Gausium/SoftBank cleaning robot offering at the autonomy software and OEM-integration layer.
• Richtech Robotics: Service robot manufacturer and deployment services company targeting restaurants, hospitality, and healthcare with delivery, cleaning, and customer-service robots — overlapping directly with RobotLAB's vertical focus and franchise-style deployment model.
• Knightscope: Autonomous security robot maker (K-series) deployed across commercial real estate, hospitals, and parking facilities. Competes with RobotLAB's security robot capability for the same enterprise security budget.

Broad incumbents

• ABM Industries: Large facility services company that has integrated robotics (e.g., via the AHS acquisition) into commercial cleaning contracts across hospitality, healthcare, and airports — overlapping with RobotLAB's service robotics deployment and franchise-style national coverage.
• SoftBank Robotics America: RobotLAB holds a US-exclusive distribution partnership with SoftBank Robotics for Pepper, NAO, and Whiz, so SoftBank is simultaneously a key supplier and a potential direct competitor if the exclusive arrangement changes or SoftBank scales its own US sales motion.

Direct peers

• Pudu Robotics: Chinese manufacturer of delivery and cleaning robots (BellaBot, PuduBot) with US-exclusive distribution through RobotLAB. Pudu's growing US salesforce competes with RobotLAB on large enterprise deals while relying on it for SMB reach.
• Relay Robotics (formerly Savioke): Hotel and hospitality delivery robot maker and service provider. Competes with RobotLAB's delivery robot offering (Pudu/Bear) for the same hotel customers, though Relay manufactures its own units while RobotLAB integrates third-party brands.
• Bear Robotics: Manufacturer of restaurant service/delivery robots (Servi) that RobotLAB integrates and resells. Bear increasingly sells direct to large restaurant chains, putting it in direct competition with RobotLAB's enterprise restaurant sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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