Junior Robotics Consultant
Research robotics products to recommend whether a Dubai restaurant group should adopt the technology into their workflow.
Section A: The Brief
Careers can start with one email, here's yours.
Welcome to the Junior Robotics Consultant experience!
I’m Alan from Astranda, and I’ll be your mentor for this INBOT LAB experience.
A client of INBOT LAB is an entrepreneur who owns several restaurants in Dubai. She wants to test robots later this year in her burrito shop that also has a coffee bar. She aims to make service faster, more efficient, and more exciting for customers. You need to research robotics companies and products, compare them, and give a recommendation on whether the client should adopt one now, build something new, or wait until the technology is more advanced.
Remember to aim high, stay on track, and present your ideas professionally. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.
Regards,
Alan
alan@astranda.com | Head of Partnerships
Section B: The Job
Step into the role.
Junior Robotics Consultant
Level: Entry-Level
Duration: ~10 Hours
Result: Performance Report
Role Description: Recommend robotics solutions and strategies for clients.
Key Performance Indicators: Measured by clarity and quality of recommendations.
Key Deliverables
By the end of this experience, you will have created:
Here are some key details to keep in mind as you work:
Why is this important: Consultants help businesses choose and integrate the right robots at the right time to stay competitive
Tech stack: Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Canva, Figma, Trello
Common challenges to avoid: Pushing cool technology without proving its business value
Expert tip: Don’t focus on the technology, focus on the client’s problem
Section C: The Workflow
Phase 1: Discovery
Step 1.1 - Gap Analysis
Client Comments
A gap analysis is a tool used to compare where the client is now with where they want to be. It identifies the gap between the two. Currently, your client owns several restaurants across Dubai and she has low efficiency, high costs, and generic experience for customers. She is thinking about testing one robotics solution in a store later this year and wants your advice. Here is a recording from the call INBOT LAB had with the client:
Source: INBOT LAB
The client has provided the following current details for reference:
Estimated cost to make a burrito = AED 19
Time for an employee to assemble a burrito = 4 minutes
Estimated cost to make a coffee = AED 4
Time for an employee to make a coffee = 3 minutes
Average wage per hour per employee = AED 45
Restaurant Workflow
Start by researching how restaurants run their daily operations. Pay attention to where problems appear. Think about questions like:
Where do customers usually wait the longest?
Which tasks are the most repetitive for staff?
Where do mistakes or inconsistencies happen?
What is expensive for the business (labor, delivery, cleaning)?
To begin, here's a quick look at the preparation phases of other burrito shops and cafes:
Source: Chipolte
Source: Dritan
As a Junior Robotics Consultant, INBOT LAB recommends you always start with the client’s problems before thinking about technology. Write a simple 1-page overview including:
Who the client is
The main problems they want to solve
The key robotics options they’re curious about
The gap (where the client is now with where they want to be)
This overview will guide the rest of your work and make sure your recommendations match the client’s needs. Use INBOT LAB's logo and brand colours for all your documents so they can be shared with the client.
Step 1.2 - Shortlist Solutions
Discover Solutions
Now look at real robotics companies making products for food and hospitality. One of your colleagues at INBOT LAB recently worked on a similar project for another client and shared a list of solutions from his research:
Standard Bots (robotic arms)
Figure (humanoid robots)
Serve Robotics (food delivery robots)
Hypen (automated meal production)
Spyce (automated meal production)
Tesla Optimus (humanoid robot in development)
Cafe X (robotic coffee barista)
SoftBank Robotics (Pepper and Whiz cleaning robots)
Karakuri (kitchen automation)
Waymo (robotaxis for delivery)
For each company, note what the robot does, how much it costs (if available), who already uses it, and whether it could realistically work in Dubai restaurants. Here are some references to begin your research.
Source: Tesla-Owners
Source: Serve Robotics
Source: Cafe X
Source: Business Insiders
Compare Solutions
Once you’ve gathered your research, score each robotic solution (client has requested a minimum of six) to compare them. Your manager has recommended you use four categories: Usefulness, Cost and Return on Investment (ROI), Guest Experience, and Availability. Give each one a score from 1–5 and write a short reason for your choice. This makes it easier to see which robots stand out.
Phase 2: Pitch
Step 2.1 - Recommendation
Final Report
Based on your research, decide what the client should do:
Adopt one now and start with a pilot test in her burrito shop or cafe
Build something new if there’s a gap
Wait if the technology isn’t ready yet
Write a one-page report explaining your recommendation and why it makes sense.
Before you write your own, review this Megatrends report from the Dubai Future Foundation. It shows how professional research is structured and designed in the UAE, with clear sections, visuals, and practical recommendations.
Source: Dubai Future Foundation
Client Deck
Your final task as a Junior Robotics Consultant is to prepare a short slide deck (6–8 slides) that can be presented to the client in a meeting. Here’s a list of suggested slides for the deck:
Title and Introduction
Client Context
Restaurant Pain Points
Robotics Options
Comparison Chart
Top Recommendation
Pilot Plan
Risks & Next Steps
Being able to research, compare, and recommend robotics solutions is an essential skill for anyone entering the world of robotics. It shows you can move beyond excitement about the technology and focus on solving real problems for real businesses.
Source: Fluently
Deliverable Due
Congratulations on completing the INBOT LAB Junior Robotics Consultant experience.
You’ve produced a professional set of deliverables that mirror the real work of robotics consultants. Specifically, you created a clear Client Context summary, mapped the restaurant workflow and pain points, researched robotics companies, filled a Comparison and Scoring Matrix, built a simple ROI/Payback view, and presented a concise Recommendation Deck with an executive one-pager.
These are the same kinds of analyses and presentations real teams deliver when deciding whether to adopt, build, or wait on automation. Your work shows you can research real options, weigh trade-offs, make a clear recommendation and then communicate it confidently.
Quick reminder, please follow the Submission Guidelines below to finalize your completion.
This is a meaningful step toward a career in food and hospitality, robotics, entrepreneurship or consulting. We’re proud of your progress, and you should feel confident knowing you have what it takes to keep moving forward. Keep stacking achievements and experiences that set you apart.
Regards,
Alan
alan@astranda.com | Head of Partnerships
How to Submit
Submit your work, get feedback, certificates and more.
Submission Guidelines
Put everything in one folder
Name it:
Astranda_[ExperienceName]_[YourFullName]_[School]Include your docs, slides, videos, images, and any source files.
Upload to Google Drive
Open Drive → New → Folder (use the name above) → upload your files.
If your work is in Google Docs/Slides/Sheets, make sure each file has a clear title.
Set sharing permissions
Right-click the folder → Share → General access: Anyone with the link → Viewer.
Important: Do not require sign-in and do not give edit access.
Double-check by opening the link in an incognito window—if you can view it without logging in, you’re good.
Enter your details below:
How to Submit Your Work (via Google Drive link)
Put everything in one folder
Name it:
Astranda_[ExperienceName]_[YourFullName]_[School]Include your docs, slides, videos, images, and any source files.
Upload to Google Drive
Open Drive → New → Folder (use the name above) → upload your files.
If your work is in Google Docs/Slides/Sheets, make sure each file has a clear title.
Set sharing permissions
Right-click the folder → Share → General access: Anyone with the link → Viewer.
Important: Do not require sign-in and do not give edit access.
Double-check by opening the link in an incognito window—if you can view it without logging in, you’re good.
Copy your sharable link
Right-click the folder → Copy link.
Email your submission
Subject:
Submission: [ExperienceName] – [Your Full Name] – [School]Body: Paste the link and write a professional email including these details - Name: [Your Full Name], School: [Full School Name], Experience: [ExperienceName], Drive Link: [paste your view-only folder link]
Final checks before sending
The link opens without “Request access.”
All files load and play (videos, slides, etc.).
File names are clear and professional.
No personal data you don’t want shared.
Receive feedback
We will examine all your submitted materials
We will reply with your Performance Report and Certificate of Completion via email within 7 days
We will also share your next experience to continue your progress towards your dream career
If you want to try a different career path, please email alan@astranda.com.
Tips
Large videos? Upload to the same folder (don’t attach to the email).
Multiple versions? Keep only the final in the root folder; move drafts into a “Drafts” subfolder.
Keep a backup copy for your records.
