From idea to product
BlueBotics supports the development of new products from the feasibility study to the prototyping in a timely and costly effective manner. Once the prototype is validated, BlueBotics can provide additional support with product design, production and deployment.
15+ years of experience
Combining electronics, mechanics and software within mobile robots has been our day-to-day activity for more than 15 years. From concept to mass production, we put our expertise at your service.
Experts in navigation
Building robots is one thing, controlling them is another. At BlueBotics, we have developed the innovative ANT® solution, a proven navigation product line enabling the localization and control of any platform.
Swiss made
Our robots are not only engineered in Switzerland, they are also built there. Together with our network of suppliers, we deliver solutions with the Swiss Made quality label, which guarantees that your application will perform perfectly both now and in the future.
Engineering services
Based on the company’s mission to enable the mobility of vehicles for automation, BlueBotics provides robotics engineering services to build solutions tailored to your needs. BlueBotics’ approach is to perform a feasibility study before starting any cost intensive phase.
The next phase is prototyping, which relies on standard mobile bases like mini™ and mini™ lite, and/or proven components, allowing to provide a solution in a timely and costly effective manner.
Once the prototype is validated, our team can support you with the final product design, production and deployment.
mini™
The mini™ vehicle has been designed to fulfill the increasing needs of new applications in cleanrooms, laboratories, light-load logistics, etc.The concept of mini™ is to provide the most compact and efficient mobile platform on which the customer can implement his own application.
As for today, mini™ is available with two lift modules as well as a roller conveyor.
BlueBotics’ engineering services allow to develop additional custom specific modules on demand.
mini™ is the ideal mobile base to enable Your application in cleanrooms and laboratories!
Specifications
| mini™ | |
| Dimensions L x W x H | 59 cm x 40 cm x 30 cm |
| Weight platform | 70 kg |
| Weight module | 15-25 kg |
| Payload | 150 kg |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy | >6 hours |
| Charging time | 1.2 hours |
| Automatic charge | Included |
| Safety | 360° laser scanner view |
| ISO5 | Certification on demand |
mini™ lite
The mini™ lite vehicle is an evolution of the mini™ solution, similar in terms of functionality and modularity but more adapted to “standard” environments.
mini™ lite also provides modules dedicated to a specific application, which are today available as two lift modules as well as a roller conveyor.
Other modules can either be developed directly by the customer, or on demand with BlueBotics’ engineering services.
mini™ lite is the ideal mobile base to enable Your application!
Specifications
| mini™ lite | |
| Dimensions L x W x H | 68 cm x 46 cm x 39 cm |
| Weight platform | 100kg |
| Weight module | 15-25 kg |
| Payload | 100 kg |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy | >6 hours |
| Charging time | 1.2 hours |
| Automatic charge | Optional |
| Safety | 270° laser scanner view (360° with optional 2nd laser scanner) |
Success stories
SITA – Kate, 2017
Objective
Design and produce three prototypes of autonomous checkin’ kiosk.
Challenges
- Design three new vehicles from scratch
- Integrate existing components from standard checkin’ kiosks
- Less than four months from specification to delivery
Solution
BlueBotics firstly worked with SITA to clearly define the use case, then teamed up with designers to define the aesthetics and ergonomics before developing and producing the 3 Kate prototypes in an extremely short time.
Cleanfix – RA 660 Navi, 2014
Objective
Create an autonomous professional cleaning machine for airports, hospitals, hotels, and shopping centers.
Challenges
- Design a compact navigation system
- Develop a coverage solution ready for real-world
- Integrate the control of the whole cleaning machine
Solution
BlueBotics redesigned the navigation system, developed a coverage algorithm, and automated the cleaning components together with Cleanfix to obtain a fully integrated solution.
Oppent – EVOcart™, 2014
Objective
Design a new hospital vehicle with a complete software suite to easily integrate into the hospital’s infrastructure.
Challenges
- Design an industrial vehicle from scratch
- Develop a complete traffic management solution
- Provide flow management and infrastructure control
Solution
BlueBotics supported Oppent in the design of the vehicle, developed a complete traffic management solution and teamed up with a strategic partner for flow and infrastructure control.
Geneva Airport, 2013
Objective
Provide innovative and user-friendly services for the passengers at the Geneva airport.
Challenges
- Develop a robot guide for the airport
- Develop a suitable user interface
- Integrate in the airport environment
Solution
BlueBotics worked with Geneva Airport’s IT department, with their marketing department, as well as with external designers and interaction designers to develop and produce the complete solution.