Many organisations focus entirely on selecting the right robotic hardware, but the real operational challenge begins long after the purchase. A robot that operates in isolation creates very little long-term value. Sustainable business outcomes emerge only when autonomous and robotic capabilities are integrated directly into existing enterprise workflows, business processes, data models, and core systems like SAP.

This session introduces the Robotic Integration Framework (RIF), a practical blueprint designed to help organisations identify high-value robotic use cases, define necessary functional capabilities, and embed robots seamlessly into end-to-end business operations. Utilising real-world examples from heavy rail infrastructure, field maintenance, asset inspection, and lifecycle management, the presentation demonstrates how deep workflow integration transforms standalone mechanical devices into highly productive, fully synchronised members of the digital enterprise workforce.

What participants will learn:
• How to look past standard technology narratives and measure how embedding autonomous robotics directly into corporate data structures lowers TCO, eliminates operational variance, and drives enterprise value
• Strategies for aligning robotic inspection and maintenance data with strict regulatory, safety, and compliance tracking frameworks natively within SAP
• A look at the methodology for moving from isolated hardware selection to full enterprise process integration, avoiding common architectural pitfalls.
• Practical insights into connecting physical robotic edge devices with cloud-based AI analytics and SAP-centric workflows to trigger automated, closed-loop maintenance actions in the field