Preparing the published article.
How We Classify Robots and Companies
The taxonomy behind the directory, and why one company can appear twice.
Categories
Companies are classified by what they build or supply, using the categories in the directory: industrial and collaborative robots, mobile robots and AMR, service and cleaning robots, medical and rehabilitation, special-purpose and inspection, agricultural, aerial and underwater, components and control, and systems integration.
| Situation | How we classify | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple product lines | Primary category plus secondary tags | Reflects the main business |
| System integrator building its own robot | Both categories | Both functions are real |
| Distributor | Distributor flag, not a maker | Avoids inflating manufacturer counts |
| Component maker | Component category | Different buyer and different standards |
Why a company can appear more than once
A company that both manufactures and integrates appears in both lists because a buyer looking for integration should find it, and a buyer looking for a robot maker should also find it. The profile notes the dual role rather than hiding it.
Changing a classification
Send the company page link with the reason and a source. We review reclassifications weekly and record the change.