Robot
Robot, S.A. designs and manufactures building automation systems for hotel chains and large buildings, centered on its patented Multilink protocol-unification technology, and delivers installation and maintenance services through its ROBOTBAS brand and Integra Smart Facilities subsidiary.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersPalma De Mallorca, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Robot does
Robot, S.A. is a Spanish technology company founded in 1983 in Palma de Mallorca and listed on BME Growth (ticker: ROBOT) since February 2018, specializing in building automation systems — known as inmótica — with a focused emphasis on the hotel and resort vertical. The company's core product, the ROBOTBAS brand, is built around Multilink, a proprietary communication technology that unifies disparate building automation protocols (KNX, DALI, DMX, and others) onto a single DIN-rail-mounted device; this technology is protected by three US patents and a European patent, with the company holding 42 years of cumulative experience and approximately 800 completed projects.
The business operates two complementary revenue streams: hardware sales of proprietary ROBOTBAS automation devices and full-lifecycle installation services delivered through Integra Smart Facilities, the wholly-owned subsidiary acquired in October 2020. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeted at large hotel chains and building operators, executed through an Area Manager structure and four geographic hubs (Spain, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and ASEAN/Bali). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific — disclosed contract values range from €265,000 (Royalton Hicacos, Cuba, 2021) to €1,500,000 (four-hotel package, 2024) and €1,300,000 (Punta Cana resort, 2020) — with maintenance services providing a recurring revenue layer over the installed base.
Financially, the company's investor page discloses FY2024 turnover of €4.0M and EBITDA of €0.8M against own funds (net equity) of €5.1M; the firm is small (11-50 employees) and capitalized via public equity listing, R&D grants (€819,575.95 from CDTI in 2021 plus €499,978.24 in direct aid), and minor partnerships. Operational governance has been eventful: Carlos Crespo Martín served as Director General from January 2022 to April 2023, after which Emil Daoura was appointed CEO and Maria de los Angeles Amor CFO in October 2024, indicating an ongoing transition in strategic direction.
Robot firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Robot
- Legal name
- Robot, S.A.
- Website
- https://robotcorporativo.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Robot, S.A. designs and manufactures building automation systems for hotel chains and large buildings, centered on its patented Multilink protocol-unification technology, and delivers installation and maintenance services through its ROBOTBAS brand and Integra Smart Facilities subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Robot is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Palma De Mallorca
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Robot business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Building Automation Products (ROBOTBAS): Design, manufacture, and sale of proprietary building automation products under the ROBOTBAS brand. Products include Multilink-enabled DIN-rail automation devices for hotel rooms and large buildings. Revenue is generated through product sales to hotel chains and building operators, both directly and through the installation subsidiary Integra.
- Installation Services (Integra Smart Facilities): Installation services for electricity, home automation and building automation (inmótica), access control, fire protection systems, LAN networks, CCTV, and renewable energy. The subsidiary INTEGRA AUTOMATIZACIÓN DE EDIFICIOS S.A. was acquired in October 2020 to develop a new business line based on installing both proprietary and third-party equipment in all types of buildings including residential.
- Maintenance Contracts: Post-installation maintenance services for building automation systems, providing recurring service revenue from existing installed base. Services cover the full lifecycle including commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for building automation systems and installations |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Robot product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Robot, S.A. designs, manufactures, and markets building automation systems (inmótica) under the ROBOTBAS brand, specializing in hotel room automation and energy management. Its proprietary Multilink technology unifies multiple building automation protocols (KNX, DALI, DMX, etc.) on a single DIN-rail-mounted device. The company also delivers full-lifecycle installation, commissioning, and maintenance services through its Integra Smart Facilities subsidiary.
Product overview
Robot, S.A. is a building automation company with two main brands: ROBOTBAS (its core product brand for automation products and services) and Integra Smart Facilities (its installation services subsidiary). The company specializes in hotel automation and building management systems, with its flagship Multilink technology unifying multiple automation protocols. The product portfolio includes proprietary hardware devices (DIN rail-mounted automation controllers), software for building management, and professional installation services. The company also developed the 'airea' product line in partnership with the University of the Balearic Islands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ROBOTBAS: Brand offering products and services for automation of large buildings and inmótica, including design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
- INTEGRA SMART FACILITIES
- airea
Products and services
- ROBOTBAS Building Automation Systems Core commercial brand offering products and services for building automation and inmótica (building management systems). Provides complete lifecycle from design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automation products for large buildings, primarily hotels.
- Integra Smart Facilities Installation Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Four contracts totaling €1,500,000 for energy consumption automation and room domotics in hotel complexes (2024)
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Companies that use Robot
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Robot technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Robot partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB)coreJoint development partnership with the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) resulted in the 'airea' product line. The company also maintains an ongoing scholarship program (Beca Robot) funding 100% of the Master's in Industrial Engineering at UIB, and hosts student visits to its facilities. This partnership supports both R&D and talent pipeline development.
- KPMGcoreRobot and KPMG signed a collaboration agreement in September 2019 to develop a business intelligence tool to analyze and optimize energy consumption in hotel buildings. The partnership leverages Robot's building automation data and KPMG's analytics expertise to deliver energy optimization insights to hotel clients.
- Govern Balear (Balearic Government)minorThe Govern Balear visited Robot's facilities in July 2024, with mutual interest expressed in building an industrial and technological network in the Balearic Islands. Represents government-level engagement and potential policy support for the company's regional development.
- SEDAL, SLUminorStrategic collaboration agreement signed with SEDAL, SLU in August 2018 as part of the company's GTM and business development initiatives.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Robot competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Legrand: Legrand offers KNX-based building automation systems and DIN-rail mounted control devices for hotels and commercial buildings. Comparable hardware form factor and protocol focus as Robot's Multilink-enabled ROBOTBAS devices.
- Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Building): Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Building platform provides integrated building management, HVAC control, and energy optimization for hotels and large buildings. A broad incumbent in the same automation category as Robot.
- Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls provides building automation, HVAC controls, and energy efficiency solutions (including the Metasys platform) used widely in hotels and commercial real estate. A direct competitor at the enterprise hotel automation RFP level.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Products): Siemens Desigo and APOGEE building automation platforms serve hotels, commercial buildings, and infrastructure globally. Comparable as a building automation incumbent competing for the same hotel chain RFPs as Robot, but with much broader portfolio and global service network.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's Building Technologies division offers a full suite of building automation, energy management, and HVAC control systems for commercial buildings including hotels. Directly competes with ROBOTBAS at the enterprise hotel chain level, though Honeywell serves a much broader customer base.
- ABB Building Automation: ABB offers building automation, KNX-based control systems, and energy management solutions for commercial and hospitality buildings. Comparable product overlap with Robot's Multilink-enabled KNX/DALI/DMX integration capabilities.
Emerging players
- LOXONE: Loxone provides integrated building automation (lighting, HVAC, shading, energy) for residential and commercial buildings including hotels. A more niche/emerging player with comparable full-stack building automation positioning but smaller scale than global incumbents.
- Lutron Electronics: Lutron specializes in lighting and shading control systems with strong adoption in upscale hotel rooms. While narrower in scope than Robot's full-stack offering, it competes for the same hotel guest-room automation budget.
- Crestron Electronics: Crestron provides commercial building automation and AV/control systems with strong penetration in luxury hotels for guest-room and conference-room control. Comparable as a hotel-room automation specialist competing for similar end customers.
Others
- KNX Association: KNX is the open building automation standard that Robot's Multilink technology integrates with. Not a competitor but a related ecosystem player whose protocol standardization both enables Robot's interoperability value proposition and commoditizes parts of it.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Robot leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Robot subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Robot funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Robot M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Robot
What does Robot do?
Robot, S.A. designs, manufactures, and markets building automation systems (inmótica) under the ROBOTBAS brand, specializing in hotel room automation and energy management. Its proprietary Multilink technology unifies multiple building automation protocols (KNX, DALI, DMX, etc.) on a single DIN-rail-mounted device. The company also delivers full-lifecycle installation, commissioning, and maintenance services through its Integra Smart Facilities subsidiary.
Is Robot a public or private company?
Robot is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Robot founded?
Robot was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Robot based?
Robot is headquartered in Palma De Mallorca, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Robot make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Building Automation Products (ROBOTBAS) is the primary driver. The others are installation Services (Integra Smart Facilities) and maintenance Contracts.
Who are Robot's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Legrand, Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Building), Johnson Controls, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Products), Honeywell Building Technologies and ABB Building Automation. Emerging players are LOXONE, Lutron Electronics and Crestron Electronics. KNX Association is listed as an others.
Does Robot have an API?
No public API is recorded for Robot.