How We Classify Robots and Companies
Categories
Companies are classified by what they build or supply, using the categories in the directory: industrial and collaborative robots, mobile robots and AMR, service and cleaning robots, medical and rehabilitation, special-purpose and inspection, agricultural, aerial and underwater, components and control, and systems integration.
| Situation | How we classify | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple product lines | Primary category plus secondary tags | Reflects the main business |
| System integrator building its own robot | Both categories | Both functions are real |
| Distributor | Distributor flag, not a maker | Avoids inflating manufacturer counts |
| Component maker | Component category | Different buyer and different standards |
Why a company can appear more than once
A company that both manufactures and integrates appears in both lists because a buyer looking for integration should find it, and a buyer looking for a robot maker should also find it. The profile notes the dual role rather than hiding it.
Changing a classification
Send the company page link with the reason and a source. We review reclassifications weekly and record the change.