Hirebotics

Hirebotics provides plug-and-play cobot systems for welding and plasma cutting, purpose-built for metal fabricators facing skilled labor shortages. Each system pairs industrial hardware—like the Universal Robots UR10e or UR20 cobot—with Beacon, a proprietary smartphone- and tablet-based app that lets operators “teach” cobots in minutes. Users simply guide the robot manually, adjust weld or cut parameters through an intuitive interface, and hit “Teach”: no code, no robotics expertise required. Products include the Cobot Welder and Cobot Cutter, both designed for high-throughput, low-rework automation of repetitive shop floor tasks.

The company offers a hybrid hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) model, combining equipment sales with optional financing, rental, and uptime protection programs. Hirebotics’ Try-Before-You-Buy program allows shops to rent cobots with a two-month minimum, apply rental fees toward purchase, and receive on-site training. Subscription-style support via BeaconCare ensures 24/7 access to repair services, discounted parts, and loaner cobots to prevent downtime. Each system includes the robot arm, application-specific tooling (e.g., Miller welders or Hypertherm plasma cutters), and access to Beacon’s software and AI-powered setup recommendations. The model enables metal shops to scale output without hiring, retraining, or changing how their teams work.