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HowToRobot helps manufacturers make better automation decisions — from identifying the right opportunities and defining projects to testing them with the market, understanding costs, and finding qualified suppliers.

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How it works
## From a rough idea to a firm quote

Behind the AI is a full platform that takes you from problem to firm supplier quote — step by step, with everything in one place.

01 Describe 02 Gather ideas 03 Publish & get quotes 04 Compare & choose

Describe your operation

Tell the AI about your processes, volumes, and pain points in plain language — no forms and no automation jargon required. It asks the follow-up questions a good consultant would.

• No account needed to start
• Answers refine your brief in real time

Gather your automation ideas

Every conversation becomes a draft project brief, so you can capture ideas as they come up and build a pipeline before committing to anything. Each draft shows how many suppliers and ready-made products could already meet the need.

• Unlimited draft projects
• See supplier & product counts instantly

Publish and get quotes

When a draft is ready, publish it as an anonymous RFI to matched, vetted suppliers. Track every step from your dashboard — who's reviewing, who's been downselected, and when budgetary quotes land.

• Downselect suppliers before quoting
• Live status on every project step

Compare and choose

Every quote you receive lands in the same template, so nothing gets lost comparing apples to oranges. Message suppliers directly to clarify scope, then move forward with the one that fits — with real market data behind the decision.

• Quotes shown in one template
• Message suppliers directly to clarify

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Validated outcomes
## Real projects. _Real numbers._

Case studies from companies that used HowToRobot to validate automation before committing budget.

Food & beverage ### A bakery cut changeover time by 40% Mapping every changeover step surfaced the automation opportunities worth pursuing first. Payback in 1.6 years Read case study (PDF)Food & beverage ### Feasibility validated with supplier input in 2.5 weeks Clear specs upfront meant faster sourcing, no delays, and quotes that could be compared directly. Budgetary quotes in 2.5 weeks Read case study (PDF)Pharmacy & chemistry ### A 50% cost reduction by validating against the market Benchmarking a single quote against the wider supplier network reset expectations on price. From $3.5M to $1.7M Read case study (PDF)Healthcare ### Validated a large-scale purchase of 35 mobile robots A structured RFI process gave a hospital confidence in a competitive, data-backed decision. Smarter planning, better results Read case study (PDF)

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For automation suppliers
## Join our vetted supplier network

Get matched with serious buyers ready to invest. Submit quotes for qualified RFIs and grow your pipeline through a transparent, structured process.

• 01
• Get matched

Qualified buyer RFIs are matched to your capabilities — no cold outreach.

• 02
• Submit your quote

Respond directly to qualified RFIs with budgetary or firm quotes.

• 03
• Grow your pipeline

Build a track record inside a transparent, structured process.

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See it in action
## Plan, price, and source — _in one place._

Watch how manufacturing teams use HowToRobot to scope requirements, compare suppliers, and get budgetary quotes early. Less risk. Less internal effort. More clarity.

• How AI turns rough ideas into supplier-ready briefs
• How anonymous RFIs get you fair, comparable quotes
• How buyers move from idea to validated decision in weeks

HowToRobot platform From rough idea to validated decision Plan and Source Automation Projects 2 min · HowToRobot

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HowToRobot took a huge weight off my shoulders – not just the time saved, but the depth we were able to go into the design.

RO Ross O'Neill Head of Site Operations, International Beverage

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We'd been doing it the same way for ten years. HowToRobot connected us with people who thought differently - and helped us find a solution that we wouldn't have found on our own.

DW David Word COO, Lexicon

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HowToRobot's team and platform were great to work with and hugely efficient. If we had to do all the work of finding an automation supplier and solution ourselves, it would easily have taken 3-5 times longer.

PA Pete Augustine President, Johnston's Bakery

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Everything in one place
## More than just quotes

Supplier directory Browse our vetted network of automation suppliers across 40+ countries.Product directory Browse ready-made robots, cells, and components from our vetted suppliers.Trends & insights Articles on automation trends, technology guides, and real-world case studies.

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## Start free. _Upgrade when ready._

Validate your ideas for free with the AI. Get the full market engagement toolkit when you're ready to source.

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### Validate the opportunity

Turn your ideas into project briefs with our AI tool, build your automation pipeline, and get insight into how many suppliers can meet your needs - and whether ready-made products already exist.

• Unlimited project drafts
• AI Market Match (supplier + product counts)
• Browse 20,000+ supplier & product directory

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### Validate price & suppliers

Get access to the full market engagement toolkit. Engage suppliers anonymously, receive real price estimates and solution concepts built on your specific requirements, compare quotes in identical templates, and downselect with confidence.

• Anonymous RFI to matched suppliers
• Side-by-side quote comparison
• Q&A module + concept proposals + unlimited team

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