1. Baseline the workflow
Observe several representative cycles before selecting hardware. Record successful output, exceptions, staffing, environmental variation, quality requirements, and available working hours.
2. Define the pilot contract
Name an owner, one bounded task, dates, a budget cap, and measurable pass/fail conditions. Specify who integrates the tooling, software, doors, lifts, or business systems and who owns recovery.
3. Prepare the application
Have the responsible specialists assess the complete application. Plan training, access, charging, maintenance, connectivity, data permissions, and documented stop and escalation procedures.
4. Run and record
Test normal work and credible exceptions. Count all assistance, failed tasks, downtime, software interruptions, and maintenance. Measure cost per successful task using observed results.
5. Expand deliberately
Compare pilot evidence with acceptance criteria. Verify site-to-site differences, service coverage, spares, change management, reporting, and rollback arrangements before adding more machines.