Robot Operations Framework
Robot Operations Framework
The Timeline
For a successful project and solid stakeholder management a timeline is needed. Reserve you all the time you need to explore robots, talk to experts and consultants, find your robotic solution and procurement. It is important to always receive time ranges or deadlines from all external and internal partners.
Also plan in some buffer time if some deadlines are missed, as this is often the case. The timeline also is important because it is a basis for discussion when updating stakeholders (including the employees onsite and especially the employees responsible for the operations).
| Phase | Milestone to reach | What to do | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started research & preparations | - Handling expectations - Find supporters within the company |
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| Use case identification | Identified use cases | - Find use cases for the proof of concept - Talk about the possible cases with employees and management |
4 weeks |
| Use Case Concretization | Final short list of use cases | - From long list to short list - Filter complex use cases from the use cases that can be realized more easily |
2-4 weeks |
| Solution Design | Finished solution design | - Find a suitable robotic solution for the use case - Contact manufacturers of the robotic solutions and talk about all requirements and your use case |
1-4 month |
| Offer Preparation | Final offer requested | - Prepare an offer for your preferred solution - It is also possible to contact more than one manufacturer |
1-2 weeks |
| Negotiation Phase | Order confirmed | - Negotiation about the offers - Confirmation of your orderTime plan for PoC and arrival of the robot. |
2 weeks |
| PoC Preparation | Robot arrives | - Ask manufacturer for instructionsHandle expectations of employees - Prepare network access and infrastructure for the robot |
2-5 month |
| Robot Integration | Robot runs | - Training with employees - Robot is running |
1-4 weeks |
| Proof of concept | PoC evaluated & communicated | - Evaluate all KPIs - Talk to the employees and the management - Communicate your PoC within the company and external if needed |
2 weeks |
The framework also provides a downloadable timeline to manage a PoC.
Important Material
WAKU Robotics supports you in choosing the right robot for your application. We take care of the procurement of the robots as well as the on-site test. Our WAKU Platform software helps you to operate the robots across manufacturers and to analyze the processes.
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