Automation Awakenings
5 Red Flags When Choosing a Mobile Robot Provider (AMR/AGV Buyer’s Guide)
26 Oct 2025
Picking the right AMR/AGV partner is hard—and expensive if you get it wrong. In this Automation Awakenings episode, we break down 5 clear red flags that signal a mobile robot supplier might not be the right fit. From the “vampire” reference customer that vanishes in daylight to the proof-of-concept they won’t run, we share hard-won lessons to help you avoid stalled go-lives and the ROI that never shows up.🎧 Watch now to learn:The “Vampire Reference Customer” effect—and how to test claims fastWhy refusing a Proof of Concept is a deal-breakerHow no spec book = scope creep + endless change ordersSpotting a never-ending go-live (and how to escalate)Preventing the ROI that never arrives (or goes negative)🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from the world of logistics automation!🧭 http://automation-awakenings.com🧑💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automation-awakenings 🔉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NRKD0tb1qOwAvECNJi4HN---00:00 Intro02:50 Red Flag #1: The “Vampire” reference customer04:48 Red Flag #2: Unwillingness to run a PoC07:52 Red Flag #3: No spec book (and why that’s fatal)10:28 Red Flag #4: The never-ending go-live/stabilization loop12:56 Red Flag #5: ROI that never materializes15:12 Recap & next steps
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