Robot hire guides for New Zealand events
Practical guides to hiring a humanoid robot in New Zealand: how it works, what affects your quote, venue needs and planning the appearance.
How robot hire works in New Zealand
Hiring a humanoid robot in New Zealand takes four steps: send your date, venue and event type; get availability and a fixed quote within 24 hours; plan the greetings, timing and branding together; then on the day a trained operator sets up, runs the appearance and packs down.
Read the guide →What affects the cost of robot hire in NZ
Robot hire quotes in New Zealand depend on four things: how long the robot appears, where the event is, how much customisation you want, and the date. Every quote is fixed, in NZD with GST shown separately, and always includes the operator, setup, pack-down, travel and public liability insurance.
Read the guide →Venue requirements for a humanoid robot
A humanoid robot needs a flat, dry floor area of about 3 × 3 metres, a standard power point nearby, and indoor or covered space. Tell us about stairs, lifts or tight access in advance. Most New Zealand function rooms, conference centres, hotels and marquees with flooring work well.
Read the guide →How to plan a robot appearance at your event
A robot appearance works best when it's tied to the moments guests gather: arrivals, a product reveal, after speeches and the photo rush. Plan sets of activity with short breaks, script a few personal greetings, and give the robot one clear job, such as greeter, host or photo star.
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