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How to Program and Customise the Temi Robot for Your Business

How to Program and Customise the Temi Robot for Your Business

 

How to Program and Customise the temi Robot for Your Business

Sponsors
Robot Center – Buy Robot · Robot Buy · Robot Consultancy · Robotics Consultancy (https://robotcenter.co.uk/)
Robots of London – Robot Hire · Robot Rental · Rent Robot · Hire Robot · Robot Events (https://robotsoflondon.co.uk/)
Robot Philosophy – Robot Consultancy AND Robot Recruitment · Robot Advice · Robot Insights · Robot Ideas (https://robophil.com/)


Introduction

In today’s fast-moving business environment, robots are no longer optional gimmicks—they are tools that can deliver measurable value. The temi robot offers a versatile platform for customer engagement, tele-presence, way-finding, brand activation and more. In this article you will learn how to program and customise the temi robot for your business. We’ll also explain how our consultancy and recruitment services can support you in deploying it, and how you can book a call with us (0845 528 0404 • sales@robotcenter.co.uk) to get started.


1. Why the temi Robot Makes Business Sense

Before diving into programming and customisation, let’s set the business case.

Key capabilities

  • The temi robot features autonomous navigation, mapping, and obstacle avoidance – a 360° LiDAR, depth cameras, RGB cameras and supporting sensors. temi robot+4Useabot+4robotlab.com+4

  • It operates on an Android-based system with a full SDK for developers. temi robot+1

  • It supports telepresence (video calls), face recognition, tracking and a touch screen for interactive content. AARP+2displays2go.com+2

  • For business use the temi robot is positioned as a “staff multiplier” for tasks such as reception, way-finding, facility tours, guided events, brand activation, and more. robotlab.com+1

Why it matters for small to medium businesses

  • Running a pilot or full-scale robot deployment signals innovation and can differentiate your brand.

  • Automating routine front-of-house tasks (greeting, guiding visitors, signage, content display) frees human staff for higher-value work.

  • With the SDK and customisation options, you can tailor behavior, voice commands and user interaction to your brand tone and customer journey.

  • Because it’s a mobile, interactive platform, temi can shift between zones (lobby → meeting room → showroom) rather than being fixed.

  • As part of a broader consulting & recruitment strategy, you can build expertise around putting robots into business workflows—precisely what we at Robot Center / Robot Philosophy specialise in.


2. Initial Setup: Getting Your temi Robot Business-Ready

Here are the practical steps to take when you first deploy the temi robot in your business.

2.1 Physical Setup

  • Unpack the unit, place the charging/docking station on the floor near a wall. According to the user manual, ensure the base station is on a level floor, with clear space in front, and away from stairs or steep drops. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Power on the robot and connect it to your WiFi network (and optionally 4G/5G or mobile hotspot). 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Let it perform its initial mapping of your environment: corridors, rooms, key zones. Set up “home base” so it knows where to dock and charge. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司

  • Position any physical signage, QR codes or add-on trays you want the robot to use (for example brand brochures, tablets, wireless charger tray). According to specs, the tray supports up to ~3kg. temi robot

2.2 Software & Configuration

  • Access the temi Center (web or app) to register the robot, create admin login, define users/members, and set permissions for who can call the robot, control navigation or edit maps. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Connect the temi to your branding: change the nickname, customise its home screen images, set logo or background screen as needed. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司

  • Create or define “saved locations” around your facility: for example Lobby, Meeting Room 1, Showroom Floor, Staff Kitchen. Assign orientation and tilt angle for how the screen presents on arrival. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Configure voice assistants: temi supports its own voice commands (“Hey temi …”), and can integrate with Amazon Alexa for extended device and service control. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1


3. Programming & Customisation: Making temi Fit Your Brand

Once the robot is set up, you move into the stage of tailoring behaviour, user interaction and content. This is where you differentiate and scale.

3.1 Using the SDK and Apps

  • The temi SDK (for Android, Kotlin/Java) gives developers access to motion, mapping, camera, navigation, audio and UI controls. temi robot+1

  • A practical example: you can develop an Android app, compile it and deploy it to temi like you would a mobile device; temi appears as a connected android device via ADB. Medium

  • Use the SDK to define custom behaviours such as:

    • On arrival to a location, play a welcome video and display brand message.

    • After greeting, ask visitor to select on-screen their interest (products, services, demo) and then guide temi to the appropriate zone.

    • Enable “follow mode” where temi follows a staff member (for tours). The SDK supports follow and lead. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

3.2 Customising the User Interface (UI) & Experience

  • On the touch screen, build a custom UX that reflects your business: menu options, brand colours, imagery, interactive surveys or call-to-action.

  • Define how temi greets visitors: voice script, on-screen text, animations. For example: “Good morning – welcome to XYZ company. Would you like a tour or meet our team?”

  • Map out the visitor flow: greet → identify purpose → guide to zone → handover to human staff. Use temi’s mobility for movement.

  • Ensure branding consistency: placement of logo, visual identity, audio tone, voice persona. The more polished the robot experience, the stronger the brand perception.

3.3 Navigation, Zones & Tasks

  • Fine-tune location mapping: ensure corridors, turn angles, doorways are saved. Test navigation routes during lower-traffic times.

  • Define tasks and triggers: e.g., robot moves to lobby when no visitor present, or moves to charging dock automatically at set time or low battery. Battery up to 8 hours typical. temi robot

  • Use smart triggers: time of day, event schedule, visitor count. For instance, if a meeting ends, temi returns to home zone and initiates next task.

  • Use tray or carrying platform for promotions or brochures: temi can carry items up to 3 kg (varies) and deliver them along the route. Useabot

3.4 Analytics, Maintenance & Updates

  • Use the temi Center for fleet monitoring: track usage, battery health, navigation errors, location heat-maps.

  • Schedule periodic remapping or recalibration if your facility layout changes (e.g., furniture moved, new zones added).

  • Keep the software and apps up to date; test new features in pilot mode.

  • Define SOPs (standard operating procedures) for staff: how to assist temi, what to do when temi needs to be taken out of service, how to update the content.


4. Use Cases & Business Applications

Here are five example scenarios where a temi robot can generate ROI in a business setting. Use these as inspiration for how you might deploy one in your company or for a client.

  1. Reception & Welcoming
    In the lobby, temi greets visitors, asks their purpose, then drives them to a meeting room or alerts the relevant staff member. That frees reception staff for more meaningful interactions and gives a “tech-forward” brand touch-point.

  2. Way-finding & Facility Tours
    At exhibitions, showrooms, hotels or large premises, temi guides guests through zones, presenting content as it moves. Voice-activated stops at key interest points enhance the experience.

  3. Telepresence / Virtual Meeting Assistant
    temi can facilitate video calls with remote experts, connect visitors to remote staff, or broadcast live product demo sessions. The mobility allows moving the telepresence device to the right space rather than stationary.

  4. Brand Activation & Marketing Events
    For events or retail activations, temi becomes a moving digital ambassador: delivering promotional content, interacting with visitors, gathering data (surveys), guiding to purchase zones.

  5. Staff Support & Internal Use
    Internally, temi can deliver documents between offices, remind staff of scheduled meetings, lead tours for new employees, or serve in training roles.

In each case, you’ll need to customise content, map your physical environment, train staff on interaction protocols—and that’s where consultancy adds real value.


5. Why You Should Use Our Robot Consulting & Recruitment Services

Deploying a temi robot (or multiple units) is not just a plug-and-play device—it requires strategy, integration, customisation and long-term support. Here’s how we at Robot Center / Robot Philosophy can help you succeed.

5.1 Consultancy: Strategy, ROI & Integration

  • We help you define why you want to deploy a temi robot: what task, what KPI (visitor engagement, demo conversion, staff efficiency, brand impression).

  • We map your physical layout, visitor flows, brand requirements, and build a solution blueprint: zones, content plan, robot behaviour, staffing interaction.

  • We assist with vendor selection, procurement, logistics and manage the deployment timeline.

  • We define metrics and monitoring: usage, uptime, error rate, visitor feedback, ROI.

  • We train your staff on how to interact with the robot: when to intervene, how to maintain, how to leverage the robot as part of the team.

  • We offer ongoing optimisation: reviewing data and making adjustments (navigation paths, content updates, voice scripts).

5.2 Recruitment: Building the Right Robotics Team

  • As robotics deployments scale, you will need internal capabilities: robot operators, content managers, SDK developers, data analysts. We help you find and recruit the right talent.

  • We provide job descriptions, candidate screening, and onboarding support for roles such as “Robot Experience Specialist”, “Robot Integration Engineer”, “Robot Content Curator”.

  • We offer training pathways to bring non-robotic staff up to speed on robot-enabled workflows.

5.3 Why This Matters

  • Without consultancy, many robot deployments stall or under-deliver. You risk acquiring hardware without integration, content, staff buy-in or metrics.

  • With recruitment support, you build a sustainable robotics capability within your business (or for your client) rather than a one-off novelty.

  • With our services you de-risk the investment and accelerate time to value.

5.4 How to Book In A Call

If you’re ready to explore temi for your business, book a call with us.
📞 0845 528 0404
📧 sales@robotcenter.co.uk

Let’s talk about your goals, facility, use cases and how we can support you end-to-end.


6. Step-By-Step Implementation Plan

Here’s a suggested timeline you can follow when deploying temi in your business, broken into phases.

Phase 1: Discovery & Planning (Weeks 0-2)

  • Stakeholder workshop: define business goals, audiences, KPIs

  • Site survey: map physical layout, visitor flows, power / WiFi coverage

  • Choose deployment zone(s) and volume of robots (1 unit pilot vs multi-unit)

  • Select branding / experience design (voice persona, screen UI, content style)

  • Procure the robot(s) via Robot Center or approved distributor

Phase 2: Setup & Configuration (Weeks 2-4)

  • Install docking station, power & network connectivity

  • Map the environment and define saved locations

  • Set up admin/users in temi Center, define permissions

  • Customise UI: backgrounds, welcome screens, brand visuals

  • Load initial content: greeting scripts, videos, menus

  • Train staff on basic operation, charging, resetting

Phase 3: Programming & Customisation (Weeks 4-8)

  • Use SDK (if required) to build bespoke functionality: e.g., visitor check-in, demo guidance, survey capture

  • Test navigation routes, obstacle avoidance, follow mode if used

  • Pilot interactions: greet real visitors, gather feedback

  • Refine voice scripts, animations, flows

Phase 4: Go-Live & Monitoring (Weeks 8-12)

  • Launch robot to full-time service in lobby/showroom

  • Monitor usage: number of interactions, visitor time with robot, bounce rates

  • Collect staff feedback: how often they need to intervene, battery uptime, navigation issues

  • Conduct optimisation: update content, adjust routes, fix map errors

Phase 5: Scale & Continuous Improvement (Month 3+)

  • Deploy additional units if required

  • Introduce new use-cases: internal staff use, event deployments, mobile robot tours

  • Build internal capability: content team, robot operator, SDK maintenance

  • Review ROI quarterly: cost savings, engagement lift, brand impact

  • Consider robot recruitment: hire specialist roles to manage the fleet and content.


7. Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Here are some typical mistakes in robot deployments—and how to steer clear.

  • Installing the robot but neglecting the content or UX: Without tailored content and interaction flows, the robot will under-perform and visitors will ignore it. Solution: Build UX and content first.

  • Poor mapping and navigation in busy or cluttered spaces: If the environment is not prepared (furniture moved, cables across floor), navigation errors arise. Solution: Clear paths, remap after changes, test regularly.

  • Lack of staff training: If the team doesn’t know how to work with the robot, they may disable it or intervene unnecessarily. Solution: Train staff, set clear SOPs.

  • No metrics or ROI tracking: If there’s no tracking of usage/impact, it becomes hard to justify continued investment. Solution: Define KPIs early and monitor from day one.

  • Keeping the robot static as a novelty: A robot needs purpose and task; otherwise it becomes a gimmick. Solution: Assign meaningful use-cases and integrate into workflows.

  • Ignoring maintenance and updates: Software drift, map changes, battery depletion all degrade performance. Solution: Set maintenance schedule, update content and firmware, monitor health.


8. Your Next Steps

  • Schedule a call with us → 0845 528 0404, email sales@robotcenter.co.uk

  • Prepare a one-page brief: what you want the robot to do (greet visitors, do tours, video-calls etc), where it will be placed, what your audience is.

  • Decide on pilot vs full deployment: start small, prove value, then scale.

  • Engage our consultancy team to build your use-case, integration plan and content roadmap.

  • Explore recruitment of a robot-experience specialist to manage the rollout and ongoing content & interaction.

  • Use our sponsors to procure hardware, schedule rental (via Robots of London) or buy (via Robot Center) and access expert advisory via Robot Philosophy.


Summary

Deploying a temi robot in your business offers real opportunity: enhanced visitor experience, brand differentiation, efficiency gains and a stepping-stone into the robotics-enabled future of work. But success depends on more than hardware—it demands thoughtful planning, customised programming, content design, staff training and metrics tracking.
By engaging our consultancy and recruitment services you mitigate the risks, accelerate time to value and build sustainable capability.
Book your call today at 0845 528 0404 or sales@robotcenter.co.uk and let us help you turn the temi robot into a business asset—not just a gadget.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iTcswrjHM

 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w_yXdxoTBo4

How to Program and Customise the temi Robot for Your Business

Sponsors
Robot Center – Buy Robot · Robot Buy · Robot Consultancy · Robotics Consultancy (https://robotcenter.co.uk/)
Robots of London – Robot Hire · Robot Rental · Rent Robot · Hire Robot · Robot Events (https://robotsoflondon.co.uk/)
Robot Philosophy – Robot Consultancy AND Robot Recruitment · Robot Advice · Robot Insights · Robot Ideas (https://robophil.com/)


Introduction

In today’s fast-moving business environment, robots are no longer optional gimmicks—they are tools that can deliver measurable value. The temi robot offers a versatile platform for customer engagement, tele-presence, way-finding, brand activation and more. In this article you will learn how to program and customise the temi robot for your business. We’ll also explain how our consultancy and recruitment services can support you in deploying it, and how you can book a call with us (0845 528 0404 • sales@robotcenter.co.uk) to get started.


1. Why the temi Robot Makes Business Sense

Before diving into programming and customisation, let’s set the business case.

Key capabilities

  • The temi robot features autonomous navigation, mapping, and obstacle avoidance – a 360° LiDAR, depth cameras, RGB cameras and supporting sensors. temi robot+4Useabot+4robotlab.com+4

  • It operates on an Android-based system with a full SDK for developers. temi robot+1

  • It supports telepresence (video calls), face recognition, tracking and a touch screen for interactive content. AARP+2displays2go.com+2

  • For business use the temi robot is positioned as a “staff multiplier” for tasks such as reception, way-finding, facility tours, guided events, brand activation, and more. robotlab.com+1

Why it matters for small to medium businesses

  • Running a pilot or full-scale robot deployment signals innovation and can differentiate your brand.

  • Automating routine front-of-house tasks (greeting, guiding visitors, signage, content display) frees human staff for higher-value work.

  • With the SDK and customisation options, you can tailor behavior, voice commands and user interaction to your brand tone and customer journey.

  • Because it’s a mobile, interactive platform, temi can shift between zones (lobby → meeting room → showroom) rather than being fixed.

  • As part of a broader consulting & recruitment strategy, you can build expertise around putting robots into business workflows—precisely what we at Robot Center / Robot Philosophy specialise in.


2. Initial Setup: Getting Your temi Robot Business-Ready

Here are the practical steps to take when you first deploy the temi robot in your business.

2.1 Physical Setup

  • Unpack the unit, place the charging/docking station on the floor near a wall. According to the user manual, ensure the base station is on a level floor, with clear space in front, and away from stairs or steep drops. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Power on the robot and connect it to your WiFi network (and optionally 4G/5G or mobile hotspot). 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Let it perform its initial mapping of your environment: corridors, rooms, key zones. Set up “home base” so it knows where to dock and charge. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司

  • Position any physical signage, QR codes or add-on trays you want the robot to use (for example brand brochures, tablets, wireless charger tray). According to specs, the tray supports up to ~3kg. temi robot

2.2 Software & Configuration

  • Access the temi Center (web or app) to register the robot, create admin login, define users/members, and set permissions for who can call the robot, control navigation or edit maps. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Connect the temi to your branding: change the nickname, customise its home screen images, set logo or background screen as needed. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司

  • Create or define “saved locations” around your facility: for example Lobby, Meeting Room 1, Showroom Floor, Staff Kitchen. Assign orientation and tilt angle for how the screen presents on arrival. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

  • Configure voice assistants: temi supports its own voice commands (“Hey temi …”), and can integrate with Amazon Alexa for extended device and service control. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1


3. Programming & Customisation: Making temi Fit Your Brand

Once the robot is set up, you move into the stage of tailoring behaviour, user interaction and content. This is where you differentiate and scale.

3.1 Using the SDK and Apps

  • The temi SDK (for Android, Kotlin/Java) gives developers access to motion, mapping, camera, navigation, audio and UI controls. temi robot+1

  • A practical example: you can develop an Android app, compile it and deploy it to temi like you would a mobile device; temi appears as a connected android device via ADB. Medium

  • Use the SDK to define custom behaviours such as:

    • On arrival to a location, play a welcome video and display brand message.

    • After greeting, ask visitor to select on-screen their interest (products, services, demo) and then guide temi to the appropriate zone.

    • Enable “follow mode” where temi follows a staff member (for tours). The SDK supports follow and lead. 邁克兄弟科技股份有限公司+1

3.2 Customising the User Interface (UI) & Experience

  • On the touch screen, build a custom UX that reflects your business: menu options, brand colours, imagery, interactive surveys or call-to-action.

  • Define how temi greets visitors: voice script, on-screen text, animations. For example: “Good morning – welcome to XYZ company. Would you like a tour or meet our team?”

  • Map out the visitor flow: greet → identify purpose → guide to zone → handover to human staff. Use temi’s mobility for movement.

  • Ensure branding consistency: placement of logo, visual identity, audio tone, voice persona. The more polished the robot experience, the stronger the brand perception.

3.3 Navigation, Zones & Tasks

  • Fine-tune location mapping: ensure corridors, turn angles, doorways are saved. Test navigation routes during lower-traffic times.

  • Define tasks and triggers: e.g., robot moves to lobby when no visitor present, or moves to charging dock automatically at set time or low battery. Battery up to 8 hours typical. temi robot

  • Use smart triggers: time of day, event schedule, visitor count. For instance, if a meeting ends, temi returns to home zone and initiates next task.

  • Use tray or carrying platform for promotions or brochures: temi can carry items up to 3 kg (varies) and deliver them along the route. Useabot

3.4 Analytics, Maintenance & Updates

  • Use the temi Center for fleet monitoring: track usage, battery health, navigation errors, location heat-maps.

  • Schedule periodic remapping or recalibration if your facility layout changes (e.g., furniture moved, new zones added).

  • Keep the software and apps up to date; test new features in pilot mode.

  • Define SOPs (standard operating procedures) for staff: how to assist temi, what to do when temi needs to be taken out of service, how to update the content.


4. Use Cases & Business Applications

Here are five example scenarios where a temi robot can generate ROI in a business setting. Use these as inspiration for how you might deploy one in your company or for a client.

  1. Reception & Welcoming
    In the lobby, temi greets visitors, asks their purpose, then drives them to a meeting room or alerts the relevant staff member. That frees reception staff for more meaningful interactions and gives a “tech-forward” brand touch-point.

  2. Way-finding & Facility Tours
    At exhibitions, showrooms, hotels or large premises, temi guides guests through zones, presenting content as it moves. Voice-activated stops at key interest points enhance the experience.

  3. Telepresence / Virtual Meeting Assistant
    temi can facilitate video calls with remote experts, connect visitors to remote staff, or broadcast live product demo sessions. The mobility allows moving the telepresence device to the right space rather than stationary.

  4. Brand Activation & Marketing Events
    For events or retail activations, temi becomes a moving digital ambassador: delivering promotional content, interacting with visitors, gathering data (surveys), guiding to purchase zones.

  5. Staff Support & Internal Use
    Internally, temi can deliver documents between offices, remind staff of scheduled meetings, lead tours for new employees, or serve in training roles.

In each case, you’ll need to customise content, map your physical environment, train staff on interaction protocols—and that’s where consultancy adds real value.


5. Why You Should Use Our Robot Consulting & Recruitment Services

Deploying a temi robot (or multiple units) is not just a plug-and-play device—it requires strategy, integration, customisation and long-term support. Here’s how we at Robot Center / Robot Philosophy can help you succeed.

5.1 Consultancy: Strategy, ROI & Integration

  • We help you define why you want to deploy a temi robot: what task, what KPI (visitor engagement, demo conversion, staff efficiency, brand impression).

  • We map your physical layout, visitor flows, brand requirements, and build a solution blueprint: zones, content plan, robot behaviour, staffing interaction.

  • We assist with vendor selection, procurement, logistics and manage the deployment timeline.

  • We define metrics and monitoring: usage, uptime, error rate, visitor feedback, ROI.

  • We train your staff on how to interact with the robot: when to intervene, how to maintain, how to leverage the robot as part of the team.

  • We offer ongoing optimisation: reviewing data and making adjustments (navigation paths, content updates, voice scripts).

5.2 Recruitment: Building the Right Robotics Team

  • As robotics deployments scale, you will need internal capabilities: robot operators, content managers, SDK developers, data analysts. We help you find and recruit the right talent.

  • We provide job descriptions, candidate screening, and onboarding support for roles such as “Robot Experience Specialist”, “Robot Integration Engineer”, “Robot Content Curator”.

  • We offer training pathways to bring non-robotic staff up to speed on robot-enabled workflows.

5.3 Why This Matters

  • Without consultancy, many robot deployments stall or under-deliver. You risk acquiring hardware without integration, content, staff buy-in or metrics.

  • With recruitment support, you build a sustainable robotics capability within your business (or for your client) rather than a one-off novelty.

  • With our services you de-risk the investment and accelerate time to value.

5.4 How to Book In A Call

If you’re ready to explore temi for your business, book a call with us.
📞 0845 528 0404
📧 sales@robotcenter.co.uk

Let’s talk about your goals, facility, use cases and how we can support you end-to-end.


6. Step-By-Step Implementation Plan

Here’s a suggested timeline you can follow when deploying temi in your business, broken into phases.

Phase 1: Discovery & Planning (Weeks 0-2)

  • Stakeholder workshop: define business goals, audiences, KPIs

  • Site survey: map physical layout, visitor flows, power / WiFi coverage

  • Choose deployment zone(s) and volume of robots (1 unit pilot vs multi-unit)

  • Select branding / experience design (voice persona, screen UI, content style)

  • Procure the robot(s) via Robot Center or approved distributor

Phase 2: Setup & Configuration (Weeks 2-4)

  • Install docking station, power & network connectivity

  • Map the environment and define saved locations

  • Set up admin/users in temi Center, define permissions

  • Customise UI: backgrounds, welcome screens, brand visuals

  • Load initial content: greeting scripts, videos, menus

  • Train staff on basic operation, charging, resetting

Phase 3: Programming & Customisation (Weeks 4-8)

  • Use SDK (if required) to build bespoke functionality: e.g., visitor check-in, demo guidance, survey capture

  • Test navigation routes, obstacle avoidance, follow mode if used

  • Pilot interactions: greet real visitors, gather feedback

  • Refine voice scripts, animations, flows

Phase 4: Go-Live & Monitoring (Weeks 8-12)

  • Launch robot to full-time service in lobby/showroom

  • Monitor usage: number of interactions, visitor time with robot, bounce rates

  • Collect staff feedback: how often they need to intervene, battery uptime, navigation issues

  • Conduct optimisation: update content, adjust routes, fix map errors

Phase 5: Scale & Continuous Improvement (Month 3+)

  • Deploy additional units if required

  • Introduce new use-cases: internal staff use, event deployments, mobile robot tours

  • Build internal capability: content team, robot operator, SDK maintenance

  • Review ROI quarterly: cost savings, engagement lift, brand impact

  • Consider robot recruitment: hire specialist roles to manage the fleet and content.


7. Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Here are some typical mistakes in robot deployments—and how to steer clear.

  • Installing the robot but neglecting the content or UX: Without tailored content and interaction flows, the robot will under-perform and visitors will ignore it. Solution: Build UX and content first.

  • Poor mapping and navigation in busy or cluttered spaces: If the environment is not prepared (furniture moved, cables across floor), navigation errors arise. Solution: Clear paths, remap after changes, test regularly.

  • Lack of staff training: If the team doesn’t know how to work with the robot, they may disable it or intervene unnecessarily. Solution: Train staff, set clear SOPs.

  • No metrics or ROI tracking: If there’s no tracking of usage/impact, it becomes hard to justify continued investment. Solution: Define KPIs early and monitor from day one.

  • Keeping the robot static as a novelty: A robot needs purpose and task; otherwise it becomes a gimmick. Solution: Assign meaningful use-cases and integrate into workflows.

  • Ignoring maintenance and updates: Software drift, map changes, battery depletion all degrade performance. Solution: Set maintenance schedule, update content and firmware, monitor health.


8. Your Next Steps

  • Schedule a call with us → 0845 528 0404, email sales@robotcenter.co.uk

  • Prepare a one-page brief: what you want the robot to do (greet visitors, do tours, video-calls etc), where it will be placed, what your audience is.

  • Decide on pilot vs full deployment: start small, prove value, then scale.

  • Engage our consultancy team to build your use-case, integration plan and content roadmap.

  • Explore recruitment of a robot-experience specialist to manage the rollout and ongoing content & interaction.

  • Use our sponsors to procure hardware, schedule rental (via Robots of London) or buy (via Robot Center) and access expert advisory via Robot Philosophy.


Summary

Deploying a temi robot in your business offers real opportunity: enhanced visitor experience, brand differentiation, efficiency gains and a stepping-stone into the robotics-enabled future of work. But success depends on more than hardware—it demands thoughtful planning, customised programming, content design, staff training and metrics tracking.
By engaging our consultancy and recruitment services you mitigate the risks, accelerate time to value and build sustainable capability.
Book your call today at 0845 528 0404 or sales@robotcenter.co.uk and let us help you turn the temi robot into a business asset—not just a gadget.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iTcswrjHM

 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w_yXdxoTBo4