Industrial Automation Decision Platform
Analyse the process.Evaluate technology.Secure the investment.
Analyse your process, compare suitable automation options, and receive a technically and economically defensible decision basis.
Automation starts with the process, not the robot
Understand processes
Workflow, cycle time, payload and constraints are captured in a structured way and broken down into traceable steps with AI support.
Compare solutions
Cobot, industrial robot, special-purpose machine or AMR: solution classes and systems are assessed by process fit, independently of manufacturers.
Secure decisions
In the full assessment, ROI/TCO analysis and expert review condense the result into a robust decision basis.
The problem
Why robotics decisions are often late, too expensive, or driven by vendor bias
Datasheets show specifications. They do not show whether a solution truly fits your process, constraints, and business case.
Brand bias instead of process fit
Well-known manufacturers or preferred suppliers often win before the objectively best option is evaluated.
Static evaluation instead of process logic
Spreadsheets, datasheets, and gut feeling do not replace structured process assessment.
Weak business case
Without credible cycle-time, integration, and ROI logic, decisions break down in management review.
One output for every stakeholder
Engineering, operations, and management work from the same decision basis
For engineering
Validate process fit, task structure, constraints, and technical suitability.
For operations
Gain transparency on cycle time, throughput, ergonomics, and workflow impact.
For management
Use credible ROI/TCO logic and clear investment-ready documentation.
From process to decision
From real process data to defensible automation decisions
Each step adds traceable evidence to the decision basis — from the process data to the approved recommendation.
How each step is covered
- Mini assessment
- Already captured in outline in the mini assessment; deepened in the full assessment.
- Full assessment
- Platform-supported in the full assessment.
- Expert review
- Performed by experts in the full assessment.
Process data
Mini assessmentStructured key data such as application, payload and cycle time — extended in the full assessment by a questionnaire and a process video.
Analysis
Full assessmentInputs are normalised, the workflow is broken down into individual steps and automatability is assessed against rules.
Technology options
Full assessmentSuitable solution classes — such as cobot, industrial robot, special-purpose machine or AMR — are compared before specific systems are selected.
Technical evaluation
Full assessmentIn the full assessment, payload, reach, cycle time and constraints are checked against technical system data. The mini assessment only provides an initial best-fit preselection from a few key data points.
ROI/TCO
Full assessmentInvestment, integration effort, operating costs and payback are assessed with a consistent ROI/TCO model.
Expert validation
Expert reviewAn expert reviews assumptions and parameters, corrects them where needed and approves the result.
Decision basis
Expert reviewAn approved report brings together the result, ROI and recommended course of action for engineering, operations and management.
THE PLATFORM
Custom Automation at the Push of a Button
Discover how our platform turns your process parameters and videos into sound, vendor-neutral investment decisions.
Example workflow
Carton palletizing
- Carton weight
- 12 kg
- Required reach
- 1.6 m
- Target rate
- 8 picks/min
- Environment
- No washdown requirement
01Process requirements
Process, carton weight, reach, rate and environment form the requirement profile.
02Technical evaluation
Each requirement becomes a check criterion for the technology options.
03Candidate comparison
Industrial robot cell, collaborative cell and gantry system compared side by side.
04Economic assessment
ROI and TCO for technically suitable candidates — calculated with your cost and shift data.
05Decision basis
Experts review the preselection; you receive a traceable decision basis with the next verification steps.
The AutoFlow Robotics journey
How the full assessment works
The mini assessment is designed for an initial estimate. The full platform assessment includes video analysis, simulation, matching, expert review, and reporting.
- 01
Capture the process
In the full assessment, the customer completes a structured questionnaire and uploads a process video.
- 02
Understand the process
The platform normalizes the inputs, breaks the workflow into tasks, and evaluates automation potential with a rule engine.
- 03
Simulate the target process
In the canvas, users test alternative task assignments and workflow variants, including cycle-time, throughput, and ergonomic effects.
- 04
Select the best-fit solution
Best-fit scoring, matching logic, and comparison tools evaluate suitable systems by process fit, performance, and economic suitability.
- 05
Secure the decision
Expert review, approval, and reporting provide a credible basis for management, engineering, and procurement.
What the platform delivers
The key building blocks in one connected workflow
AI-assisted task decomposition
Structures workflows into understandable process steps.
Rule engine
Evaluates repetitiveness, rule-based behavior, variability, and other hard criteria.
Interactive Process Flow Simulation
Makes the target process visible and testable.
Dynamic Cycle Time Analysis
Shows realistic performance instead of theoretical maximum values only.
Best-fit matching
Compares systems based on process requirements, weighting logic, and economic fit.
Decision-ready reporting
Turns results, ROI, and recommendations into a usable investment case.
Welding Advisor
Free initial assessment for welding automation — vendor-neutral, no login required, in minutes.
Central Customer Dashboard
Always stay in control. Manage all your automation projects, upload new process videos, and track the status of the AI analysis in real-time.
- Live status of AI & expert analysis
- Secure Cloudflare R2 video upload
- Central management of all process parameters
My Assessments
Full Assessments
Carton palletizing
Review Pending
Results are under review.
Requirement profile
- Process
- Carton palletizing
- Carton weight
- 12 kg
- Required reach
- 1.6 m
- Target rate
- 8 picks/min
- Environment
- No washdown requirement
Technical evaluation status
- Process analysisCompleted
- Rule checkCompleted
- Expert reviewPending
Technical preselection
Three technology options against the same requirement profile — no model selected yet.
- Candidate A · Industrial robot cell
- Candidate B · Collaborative robot cell
- Candidate C · Gantry / linear-axis system
| Criterion | Candidate A – Industrial robot cell | Candidate B – Collaborative robot cell | Candidate C – Gantry / linear-axis system |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carton weight12 kg | Within class range | Within class range | Within class range |
| Required reach1.6 m | Within class range | Verify on the model | Within class range |
| Target rate8 picks/min | Verify on the model | Verify on the model | Verify on the model |
| EnvironmentNo washdown requirement | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Legend
- Within class range
- The requirement lies within the typical range of this technology class.
- Verify on the model
- Can only be assessed with a specific model and datasheet.
- Not required
- Not required for this process.
Next action
Experts are reviewing the preselection. You will be notified as soon as the report is available.
Independent Robotics Matching
No sales pitches, just hard facts. Our engine neutrally matches your requirements (payload, reach, cycle time) against hundreds of systems from KUKA, UR, ABB, and more.
- Vendor-neutral 1:1 comparison
- Covers Cobots, AMRs & Industrial Robots
- Automatic filtering based on 'Hard Rules'
Audit-Ready ROI & TCO Report
The perfect document for your CFO. Upon completion of the analysis, you receive a detailed PDF dossier including technical feasibility and commercial evaluation.
- Detailed Return on Investment (ROI) calculation
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
- Scientific risk assessment
Automation Assessment Report
provided by AutoFlow Robotics
Carton palletizing
Executive Summary
Three technology options were checked against the same requirement profile for carton palletizing. Payload is within class range for all three; for the collaborative cell, reach needs to be verified on the model. The rate is only confirmed by checking a specific model.
The business case depends on verified operating assumptions.
Process & Requirements
- Process
- Carton palletizing
- Carton weight
- 12 kg
- Required reach
- 1.6 m
- Target rate
- 8 picks/min
- Environment
- No washdown requirement
Technical Criteria Comparison
- Candidate A · Industrial robot cell
- Candidate B · Collaborative robot cell
- Candidate C · Gantry / linear-axis system
| Criterion | Requirement | Candidate A – Industrial robot cell | Candidate B – Collaborative robot cell | Candidate C – Gantry / linear-axis system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton weight12 kg | 12 kg | Within class range | Within class range | Within class range |
| Required reach1.6 m | 1.6 m | Within class range | Verify on the model | Within class range |
| Target rate8 picks/min | 8 picks/min | Verify on the model | Verify on the model | Verify on the model |
| EnvironmentNo washdown requirement | No washdown requirement | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Legend
- Within class range
- The requirement lies within the typical range of this technology class.
- Verify on the model
- Can only be assessed with a specific model and datasheet.
- Not required
- Not required for this process.
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Automation Assessment Report
provided by AutoFlow Robotics
Carton palletizing
Business Case & ROI/TCO
- Investment (turnkey)
- Estimate for the selected model, assumptions shown
- Labor cost savings
- From your shift model and labor costs
- Maintenance & energy
- Shown as an estimate
- Payback
- Depends on verified operating assumptions
Values are only calculated with your cost and shift data and are shown with their assumptions.
Technical Risks & Open Prerequisites
- Check gripper and carton weight together against the payload of the selected model.
- Verify reach across the full pallet height and all layers.
- Demonstrate 8 picks/min with a specific model and pallet pattern.
- Define the safety concept; a risk assessment according to ISO 12100 is required.
Decision Status
Status: Engineering validation required
Next verification step: ISO 12100 risk assessment and a proof of concept with the selected model.
Technically plausible preselection based on the stated process data — subject to validation on the model and a final safety assessment. Not a binding offer.
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- 100+ systemsDatabase
- AI + rule engineTechnology
- Best-fit scoringMatching
- ROI & reportOutput
Engineering Tools
Your toolbox for automation planning
Interactive calculators and simulators to deliver your projects faster and error-free.
- Standalone TCO SimulatorProUse this calculator independently for custom calculations and scenario modeling.
- Standalone Kinematics SimulatorProSimulate payload limits and exact cycle times for your robot cells.
- ISO Flange ConfiguratorProCalculate and visualize adapter plates between robot and gripper in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9409-1.
- Payload CalculatorQuick static estimate for payload limit, center of gravity, and moment load at the TCP.
- Advanced Payload AnalysisAdvancedMore detailed technical evaluation with multi-body load, 3D center of gravity, and wrist analysis.
- Welding Automation CheckNewAssess process fit, automation degree and readiness — in a few steps.
Access: the platform tools open after sign-in. Tools marked “Pro” also require Pro access. “Advanced” describes the extended feature set and requires sign-in only. The Welding Advisor can be used without signing in.
Public tool pages
Industrial AI Workflow
The Intelligent Workflow
From process video to a validated automation decision in 5 clear steps.
1. Capture Process
Answer our questionnaire and upload a smartphone video of your manual process.
2. AI Analysis
Our Gemini AI decomposes the video into individual tasks, measures cycle times, and identifies ergonomic bottlenecks.
3. Simulation
Simulate the use of robots in our interactive Flow Canvas to test throughput and feasibility.
4. Best-Fit Matching
Our algorithm neutrally matches your requirements against hundreds of systems and delivers an objective best-fit recommendation.
5. Secure Decision
Receive a complete business case with net savings and payback period (ROI) as a management-ready PDF report.
Our Hard Rules
From AI-assisted process analysis to structured technical validation.
Lean & task logic
The engine structures the process into tasks, evaluates their nature, and identifies automation potential to reduce idle time and non-value-added activities.
- 100% GDPR Compliant
- Vendor-Neutral Matching
- Scientifically Backed
Industrial Security & Trust
We protect your trade secrets through an architecture of absolute transparency and sovereignty.
Data Sovereignty
Your process videos are your most valuable asset. We use isolated Cloudflare R2 buckets and direct-to-cloud uploads so data is never stored unencrypted on our servers.
Verifiable Logic
No more 'Black Box'. Our AI uses Fact-Scoring and Chain-of-Thought (CoT) procedures to logically justify every analysis step and exclude hallucinations.
Enterprise Access
Thanks to Clerk-based RBAC (Role Based Access Control), only certified experts and authorized employees have access to the results.
The Fact-Scoring Principle
Every AI recommendation must be supported by a visual source in the video and a 'Hard Rule' from the rule catalog.
- Guaranteed traceability
- Minimization of AI hallucinations
- Scientific validation
[SYSTEM]: Analyzing Task #42 (Gripping process)...
[LOGIC]: Checking Hard-Rule "Repetitiveness"
[SOURCE]: Video segment 04:12 - 04:15 identified.
[SCORE]: 0.89 (Highly repetitive)
✓ Verified by Expert-Review (ID: 802)
Frequently Asked Questions
How exactly does the AI video analysis work?
In the full Assessment, you upload a video of your manual process. An AI model (Google Gemini) breaks it down into individual work steps and estimates how long each one takes. System selection evaluates the requirements from your questionnaire, such as payload and reach. Both results are checked in the expert review before release.
Are my process data and intellectual property (IP) secure?
Your video is transferred directly to private Cloudflare R2 storage via a time-limited upload link. Only reviewers authorised by AutoFlow Robotics can view it. For the AI analysis, the video is sent to Google Gemini.
Which robot manufacturers does your database cover?
Our evaluation is vendor-neutral and data-driven. The catalogue includes models from KUKA, Universal Robots, ABB, FANUC and Yaskawa, among others, including cobots and mobile robots (AMR/AGV).
What happens if the AI cannot clearly identify the process?
In the full Assessment, our expert team reviews and approves every AI video analysis before you receive the report and results. Where needed, the experts adjust parameters manually. The Mini-Assessment provides an instant first estimate without expert review.
How exactly is the ROI (Return on Investment) calculated?
The ROI estimate compares the investment (hardware plus integration effort) with personnel costs, which are derived from your shift model, the number of workers per shift and an adjustable hourly rate. Running costs are applied as a flat share. The result is a payback estimate that is checked in the expert review of the full Assessment.
Ready for an initial estimate?
Start with the mini assessment. For the full assessment, platform access, or any questions, our team is here to help.
The mini assessment is intended for an initial estimate and does not replace the full platform assessment.
