Case Studies - Service Robots

Service robotics encompasses a broad field of applications, most of which having unique designs and different degrees of automation – from full tele-operation to fully autonomous operation.

Nov 24, 2025 Global sports retailer Decathlon was looking for solutions to be able to assist teammates in their daily tasks in stores, which would also allow them to spend more time helping customers. In addition, they wanted to be able to provide more accurate data on inventory, as well as save time that was taken to do inventory taking manually, impacting on in-store efficiency and productivity.

Aug 07, 2025 With the rapid increase of the global ageing population, prone to diseases and injuries, the intervention of rehabilitation robots in the clinical environment can assist by addressing the global insufficiency of clinical therapists.

Oct 31, 2024 IPLUSMOBOT recently collaborated with a company in the lithium battery industry. IPLUSMOBOT deployed an integrated hardware and software solution in the production workshop. This project helps operators handle repetitive tasks, ensures clean internal environments, significantly enhances factory automation, and meets the client's input-to-output ratio requirements.

Jun 25, 2024 Polar Semiconductor, a renowned manufacturer of semiconductor chips for the automotive and white goods industries, based at the heart of the US automotive industry, recognized the need to optimize their production processes. With the goal of reducing transportation distances within their facility and enhancing workforce efficiency to accommodate their expansion needs, Polar turned to OMRON's robotics technology for a flexible and cost-effective solution.

Jun 13, 2024 As the elderly population in Spain grows, so does the need for affective care. Caregivers and nurses play a crucial role in caring for our citizens, but the high workload and at times an understaffed care center can bring a lot of stress to the healthcare providers, as well as to the patients, who may consider the lack of personal attention.

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