What We Do
Robot Pilot Programmes
A robot pilot programme is the safest, most credible way for a UK organisation to find out what humanoid, quadruped or service robots can realistically do — and for a manufacturer to prove capability in a real operating environment. We design and develop pilot opportunities that a cautious enterprise buyer can say yes to.
Why Pilots
From interest to evidence, without the risk
Enterprise robotics adoption rarely starts with a purchase. It starts with a focused pilot that tests a single, well-defined use case under proper supervision.
A well-designed pilot replaces speculation with evidence. It answers the practical questions buyers care about — how a robot behaves around people, how it is supervised and onboarded, where the realistic limits are, and what support looks like — before anyone commits to a wider rollout.
What's Included
What a Forge pilot programme covers
A clear, independent scope focused on safety, realistic outcomes and measurable results.
Use-case definition
We define the specific task, environment and constraints a pilot should address, and what a realistic outcome looks like.
Independent platform fit
An independent view of which humanoid, quadruped or service robots may suit the task — matched to the work, not to a brand.
Safety and onboarding planning
Supervision, access and onboarding planned around your existing procedures from the outset.
Clear success measures
Agreed, measurable objectives so everyone knows what the pilot is testing and how it will be judged.
Demonstration access
Demonstrations in a relevant setting so teams can see realistic capability before any commitment.
Evaluation and reporting
A grounded review of outcomes against the success measures, with honest next-step recommendations.
How It Works
A four-step pilot path
Each step de-risks the next — from defining the use case through to a clear, evidence-based decision.
Step 1
Scope and use-case definition
Identify the task, environment and constraints, and define what success would look like for a focused first pilot.
Step 2
Demonstration and platform fit
Demonstrate realistic capability in a relevant setting and shortlist suitable platforms on an independent basis.
Step 3
Supervised pilot
Run a low-risk, supervised pilot with safety planning and onboarding aligned to your existing procedures.
Step 4
Evaluation and decision
Assess outcomes against the agreed measures and decide together on realistic next steps.
Pilot Opportunities
Ready to scope a robot pilot?
Whether you build robots or want to adopt them, we help design and develop pilot programmes built around real UK use cases.