Matthews Automation

Matthews ADAMS Bot

Name: Matthews ADAMS Bot
Brand: Matthews Automation
Rating: 7.4 (1 reviews)

[WRH]· 2023

74.4

ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS

Performance22%

Reliability20%

Ease of Use15%

Intelligence15%

Vendor Reliability10%

Value9%

Ecosystem7%

Safety5%

Design4%

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30kg payload

What problem does this solve?

High-volume warehouse operations.

Who is this for?

Operations teams evaluating automation — contact the manufacturer for deployment consultation and pricing.

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BEST FOR

High-volume warehouse operations

AVOID IF

Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist

PAYBACK

TBD

COMPLEXITY

TBD

[OVERVIEW] DESCRIPTION

Autonomous Delivery and Material Sorting bot for distribution centers. Mid-level parcel sortation with flexible routing. Integrates with Matthews warehouse control system.

[EDITORIAL] ROBOTOMATED VERDICT

The Matthews ADAMS Bot earns a RoboScore of 74.4/100, a solid result that positions it as a reasonable choice in warehouse and logistics. Matthews Automation has built a competent system for teams focused on throughput and pick accuracy. It offers a 30kg payload capacity. Pricing is available on request from Matthews Automation directly. Integration with existing WMS is critical for ROI realization.

[EDITORIAL] WHO THIS ROBOT IS FOR

Teams in warehouse and logistics looking for a competent solution. The Matthews ADAMS Bot is designed for organizations where throughput and pick accuracy matters most.

[EDITORIAL] WHO SHOULD LOOK ELSEWHERE

Buyers who need transparent pricing upfront to build ROI models. Without published pricing, budget planning requires direct engagement with Matthews Automation, which may slow evaluation timelines.

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[SCORE] BREAKDOWN

Performance

7425%

Reliability

7820%

Ease of Use

7615%

Intelligence

7415%

Value

7410%

Ecosystem

628%

Safety

805%

Design

702%

[SPECS] TECHNICAL

Performance

Payload Kg

30 — Heavy-duty material handlinghandles industrial heavy loads and large components

Other

Sorting	Dynamic route assignment
Speed Ms	1.5
Integration	Matthews WCS

The Real Cost of Ownership

Purchase price is only 40-60% of the true cost. Here's the full picture.

[TCO] COST ANALYSIS

Purchase Costs

MSRP

—

CURRENT

RFQ

Operating Costs (Annual)

MAINTENANCE LOW

—

MAINTENANCE HIGH

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[ROI] CALCULATOR

Workers replaced2

Average hourly wage$25/hr

Shifts per day1

Robot price$50,000

Monthly savings

$8,333

Payback period

6mo

3-year net ROI

500%

5-year savings

$450,000

[SERVICE] MAINTENANCE

Interval	Task	Est. Time	Est. Cost	Type
Daily	Visual inspection & debris removal	5–10 min	—	Operator
Weekly	Sensor calibration check & log review	15–30 min	—	Operator
Monthly	Lubrication, belt/chain tension check	1–2 hrs	$50–150	Technician
6-Month	Full mechanical inspection & software update	4–8 hrs	$500–2,000	Certified Tech
Annual	Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration	1–2 days	$2,000–10,000	OEM / Partner

Service Details

Warranty:Contact Vendor

Support:Contact Vendor

Response:Contact Vendor

Spare Parts:Contact Vendor

[TRAINING] REQUIREMENTS

Operator Training

Contact Vendor

Typical Training Plan

SAFETY & BASICS

2–4 hours

OPERATIONS

4–16 hours

TROUBLESHOOTING

2–8 hours

MAINTENANCE

4–16 hours

[BUYER'S GUIDE] 20 QUESTIONS TO ASK

Before purchasing the Matthews ADAMS Bot, ask the vendor these critical questions:

01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
03What is your average response time for critical issues?
04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?

... and 15 more critical questions

[COMMUNITY] REVIEWS

[ROBOSCORE] RATING

74.4/ 100

Performance

7425%

Reliability

7820%

Ease of Use

7615%

Intelligence

7415%

Value

7410%

Ecosystem

628%

Safety

805%

Design

702%

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[TCO] TOTAL COST

Purchase Price

RFQ

Est. Annual Maintenance

Contact manufacturer for maintenance pricing

5-Year Total

Requires pricing data

Cost per Shift

—

Cost per Hour

—

Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.

[VENDOR] HEALTH

Matthews Automation

Founded

EST. 1927(99 years)

Funding

Undisclosed

Employees

Undisclosed

Vendor Health Score

Health score pending verification

[COMPLIANCE] CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications data being verified. Contact manufacturer for compliance documentation.

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[BUY] WHERE TO PURCHASE

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[FAQ] COMMON QUESTIONS

How much does the Matthews ADAMS Bot cost?

Contact Matthews Automation directly for current pricing. Pricing for Warehouse & Logistics robots varies significantly based on configuration and deployment requirements.

What certification do I need to operate the Matthews ADAMS Bot?

Operators should hold at minimum an RCO Foundation (Level 1) certification. For programming and integration work, RCO Specialist (Level 2) is recommended.

How long does it take to deploy the Matthews ADAMS Bot?

Deployment timelines for Warehouse & Logistics robots typically range from 2-12 weeks depending on facility complexity and integration requirements.

Should I buy, lease, or hire the Matthews ADAMS Bot?

Buy if you plan to use it for 3+ years at high utilization. Lease (typically $varies/month) if you want flexibility and upgrades. Hire through RoboWork if you need it for a project or pilot — no capital expenditure required.

How does the Matthews ADAMS Bot compare to alternatives?

With a RoboScore of 74.4/100, the Matthews ADAMS Bot scores competitively for Warehouse & Logistics. Use our comparison tool to evaluate it against up to 2 other robots across all 8 scoring dimensions.

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