10 tips for preparing a successful event with a robot

Written by ROBOTio Team · · 8 min read

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A practical checklist and tips from our team for maximum impact of robotic marketing.

# 10 tips for preparing a successful event with a robot Over years of renting robots for hundreds of events, we've learned what works and what doesn't. Here are our **most valuable tips**. > **For quick orientation:** Each tip is numbered and contains practical advice you can use immediately. --- ## 1. Define clear goals | Bad | Good | |----------|-----------| | „We want a robot because it's cool" | „We want to increase booth traffic by 50% and collect 500 leads" | > **Tip:** Specific goals allow you to measure success and optimise your approach. --- ## 2. Choose the right location The robot should be placed: - In a high-traffic area - With enough space for interaction (min. 3×3 m) - With good visibility from a distance - Near the main message/product --- ## 3. Prepare content in advance **At least 2 weeks before the event** fine-tune: | Content | Description | |-------|-------| | Welcome messages | Personalised greetings | | Product presentations | Key features and benefits | | FAQ and answers | Most common visitor questions | | Interaction script | Overall conversation flow | --- ## 4. Inform your team Employees should know: - How the robot works - What to say to visitors - How to handle technical questions - Who to contact in case of issues --- ## 5. Prepare a photopoint People want photos with the robot! | Element | Reason | |-------|-------| | Attractive background | Visually appealing photos | | Good lighting | Quality shots even with a phone | | #⃣ Hashtag + QR code | Easy sharing | | Instant print | Physical souvenir | --- ## 6. ⏰ Plan breaks The robot needs: - Battery charging - Software check - Sensor cleaning > **Tip:** Turn breaks into an event — „The robot will be back in 15 minutes!" --- ## 7. Have a backup plan Despite all preparation, a problem may arise: - Have a technician's contact - Prepare a fallback presentation - Inform the team about the procedure during downtime --- ## 8. Collect data During the event, track: | Metric | What to measure | |---------|----------| | Number of interactions | How many people spoke with the robot | | ⏱ Conversation length | Visitor engagement | | Most common questions | Topics for optimisation | | Feedback | Qualitative insights | --- ## 9. Use social media ### Before the event - Teasers and previews - Contest to meet the robot ### During the event - Live streams - Stories and reels - #⃣ Hashtag campaign ### After the event - Best moments compilation - Thank-you posts - Case study --- ## 10. Evaluate and learn After the event, ask yourself: - Did we meet our goals? - What worked best? - What would we do differently? - What are the recommendations for next time? --- ## Bonus: Downloadable checklist We have prepared a **PDF checklist** with all the points. Contact us and we'll send it to you for free. --- > **Need help with preparation?** Our team is ready to guide you through the entire process from the first idea to the event evaluation.

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