BoBee Robotics offers an industrial automation platform that uses modular robotic cells and AI‑powered visual inspection to grade and repair smartphones at high throughput. The GradBox grading station provides objective condition scoring and integrates via standard APIs with existing ERP and WMS systems for scalable, end‑to‑end refurbishment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Smartphone refurbishers and trade‑in retailers face a manual bottleneck in repair and grading operations, where human inspection is slow, subjective, and costly, limiting throughput and margin protection at scale.
Solution
BoBee Robotics delivers an industrial‑grade automation suite that replaces manual handling with robotic manipulators guided by AI‑driven diagnostics. The GradBox module provides a plug‑and‑play, modular grading station capable of processing thousands to hundreds of thousands of devices per month with consistent, objective assessments. The BoBee platform extends automation to the full repair workflow, using computer‑vision inspection, predictive failure detection, and robotic part replacement to execute end‑to‑end repairs without human intervention. System architecture is designed for incremental scaling: additional hardware blocks can be added as volume grows, and the software integrates via standard APIs into existing inventory or ERP systems. Implementation support and remote monitoring ensure a rapid, low‑disruption transition from labor‑intensive workshops to high‑output production lines.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large‑scale smartphone refurbishers, trade‑in retailers, and OEM‑backed refurbishment facilities that require high‑volume, consistent repair and grading capabilities.
Features
- Modular robotic cells with interchangeable gripper and inspection stations for flexible line configuration
- AI‑powered visual inspection using deep‑learning models to classify cosmetic condition and detect functional defects
- Automated part‑swap routines driven by a knowledge base of repair procedures and real‑time diagnostics
- Plug‑and‑play GradBox grading hardware with calibrated lighting and high‑resolution cameras for objective scoring
- Scalable throughput architecture supporting 1 k–100 k devices per month per line
- RESTful API and OPC‑UA interfaces for seamless integration with ERP, WMS, and trade‑in platforms
- Centralized cloud dashboard offering live KPI monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, and remote firmware updates
- Service contract options covering installation, training, and ongoing maintenance with SLA‑backed uptime guarantees