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Not at all. You can train existing staff to operate an RMO in less than a day.

Do you need robotic expertise to operate an RMO?

Our tablet-based app makes operation push-button simple.

How do you operate the RMO?

RMOs show up smart and get smarter over time. With our regular AI updates, RMOs are constantly learning new tasks and getting better at the ones they already know. Your monthly subscription stays the same, but your RMOs become more versatile—and valuable—by the day.

What are the benefits of free AI updates?

We recommend a hardwired Internet connection, but RMOs can operate offline for short periods with full AI capabilities, thanks to our powerful edge computing technology. An Internet connection is required for updates and support monitoring.

Do RMOs need an Internet connection?

It depends on the job, but we have customers that operate three machines with one employee who stages the RMOs while working a machine of their own.

How many operators can I free up with RMOs?

We’re usually in and out of your facility in less than a day.

How long does setup take?

Not a penny. Setup is included in your subscription. We handle everything from start to finish.

Does initial setup cost extra?

Beyond easy. Once the RMO has been set up, just roll it between jobs as needed. Give it 60 seconds to set itself up, and you’re good to go.

How easy is it to move the RMO between jobs?

The RMO comes pretrained to perform all sorts of jobs including pad printing, injection molding, heat staking, heat stamping, ultrasonic welding, pick and place, parts inspection and many others. Our entire fleet of RMOs constantly learns new tasks through free AI updates.

What sort of jobs can the RMO do?

Because it’s purpose-built for the job. Traditional cobots need systems integrators to set them up for each task (also to move between tasks). This adds significant cost to every implementation.The RMO is specifically designed to operate industrial machines. It comes with software, computer vision, a robotic arm and housing, all preintegrated and ready to perform the most common machine-operating tasks. This allows us to get an RMO up and running in hours, compared to the weeks or months other cobots need. It also allows the RMO to move between jobs in seconds. When other solutions would still be on the drawing board, the RMO is working away, helping you execute jobs and win new business.

Why doesn’t the RMO need systems integration?

First, we eliminated the need for systems integration. With traditional cobots, integration usually costs more than the hardware. The RMO comes pretrained and preintegrated, so integration costs aren’t a factor. We also offer the RMO by subscription, which avoids the need for capital expenditure.

Why is the RMO so much more affordable than other cobots?

Everything. The subscription covers the hardware (the work cell with robotic arm), the computer vision, the software and AI, the tablet-based control app and grippers for common tasks. On top of that, setup, maintenance and free updates. It’s all included.

What does the $2,100/month subscription include?

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We looked at automating machine operator tasks before, but as a custom injection molder, the costs were prohibitive. Rapid’s solution was the first we’d seen that just worked, at a price that made sense for our business. We were pleased with how responsive the Rapid team is and were quickly able to start seeing value.

Tammy Barras

Testimonial by Tammy Barras: President, Westec Plastics Corporation

The difference between Rapid and system integrators is night and day. Rapid is there when you need them. You can deploy Rapid Machine Operators extremely fast, and the support is phenomenal.

We don’t have a ton of engineering resources. We don’t have any robotics engineers or software engineers. For us, the Rapid Machine Operator was an easy, quick and incredibly rewarding entry into the world of robotics.

James Garner

Testimonial by James Garner: Director of Manufacturing, TouchMark

Rapid is an incredibly impressive team of high-caliber people creating very cool tech. It's a very special thing when you find a startup that knows exactly what it's doing and is doing it well. That's what I found in Rapid. It's exciting to come to work every day when success is palpable.

John Novak

Testimonial by John Novak: Director of Computer Vision

At Rapid every member of the team is a primary contributor. Not only do we get the chance to work on and solve exciting problems, we get to directly affect the success of the company. Each individual and their talents are showcased to investors, customers and in the cutting-edge product itself. However, more than just a contributor or employee pushing the company forward towards success, everyone here is treated as a part of the Rapid family.

Nick Keyes

Testimonial by Nick Keyes: Mechanical Design Engineer

Every day I get to work with people who are some of the best in their respective fields. From software to hardware to sales and everything in between, everyone is not only great at what they do, but also incredibly collaborative and motivated by our mission.

Ruddick Lawrence

Testimonial by Ruddick Lawrence: Co-founder & CTO

Rapid Machine Operators are easy to set up and integrate seamlessly with our staff.

Matthew Alley

Testimonial by Matthew Alley: Head of Fulfillment and Supply Chain, Truepill

I love that Rapid is focused on solving problems for customers. As an engineer it gives me a variety of work, and allows me to make creative solutions. The work isn't just monotonous glue code, and its not just research code either. Additionally, the team is skilled, collaborative and respectful of each other so there is lots of opportunity to learn and level up or mentor more junior team members.

Jason Ernst

Testimonial by Jason Ernst: Robotics Software Engineer

The opportunity to work with and learn from so many talented (and extremely warm) people and get my hands on all kinds of different projects is one of the best things about working at Rapid. Every day I'm picking up new skills and gaining a broader and deeper understanding of design, automation, sales and even machine learning.

Aiden Nickels

Testimonial by Aiden Nickels: Mechanical Design Engineer

If you don’t have a massive engineering staff and you want to start saving immediately, this is the robot for you.

Philip Haseltine

Testimonial by Philip Haseltine: VP Manufacturing Operations, Delphon

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Rapid Machine Operators are ‘hired’ by subscription, need no integration and take less than a day to deploy.

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The first ready-to-work machine operator pre-trained for simple tasks.

Automation for $2,100/month

Pretrained AI for hundreds of tasks

Built-in computer vision for picking and placing

Fixtures and grippers for common jobs

Revolutionary quick‑setup capability

The Rapid Machine Operator can be deployed in less than a day and moved between tasks in less than a minute.

The first robot to get up and running in 60 seconds

Personalized service every step of the way

24/7 maintenance and support included at no cost

Free AI updates that teach RMOs new tasks

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We handle everything from installation to updates, support and maintenance.

We take care of the robots so you don't have to

Personalized service every  step of the way

24/7 maintenance and support included at no cost

Rapid takes care of the robots so you don't have to. We handle everything from installation to updates, support and maintenance.

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Rapid's Machine Operators come ready-to-work with pre-trained AI and built-in computer vision so you can automate repetitive tasks for instant manufacturing ROI