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Ongoing Maintenance: What to Expect

What ongoing maintenance looks like for deployed robots

Robots require maintenance — here's what's realistic

Autonomous robots are physical machines. They have batteries, motors, sensors, and mechanical components that need upkeep. We're upfront about this.

Scheduled preventive maintenance

All deployed robots have a scheduled maintenance cadence — typically quarterly or semi-annual depending on the unit and usage intensity. This includes physical inspection, cleaning, sensor calibration, battery health checks, and software updates. We coordinate and manage scheduled maintenance as part of the post-deployment support agreement.

Battery and charging

Robot batteries have a lifecycle. For most commercial autonomous robot platforms, batteries maintain effective capacity for 2–4 years under normal operational conditions before a replacement cycle is recommended. We track battery health remotely and flag degradation before it becomes an operational issue.

Sensor maintenance

Cameras, LIDAR, and thermal sensors accumulate dust — especially in warehouse and industrial environments. Regular cleaning is part of routine maintenance. If sensor performance degrades, we detect it remotely and schedule a service visit.

Wear components

Wheels, drive belts, and other mechanical components are wear items. Replacement intervals depend on floor type and operating hours. We track this against your deployment's actual usage and plan replacements proactively.

Who handles maintenance?

We do. You don't need an in-house robotics technician. Maintenance is coordinated by our team, either remotely for software-related items or via on-site visits for physical maintenance. The scope and frequency is defined in your post-deployment support agreement.

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