Guidance Automation launches pay-per-hour automation model to unlock productivity in manufacturing

Automation by the Hour - ‘Autonomous GO' allows manufacturers and logistics providers to deploy autonomous vehicles without capital investment. Businesses only pay for the hours worked, aligning cost directly with output. This flexible, no-risk approach turns automation into an operating expense, providing immediate cost savings and productivity gains while allowing skilled staff to focus on the work they’re best at.

Across the UK, manufacturers and logistics operators lose thousands of labour hours to repetitive, non-value-adding tasks like moving materials or fetching supplies. Traditional automation has often been out of reach due to high costs, complexity, and risk. Guidance Automation is changing that with its new pay-per-hour Autonomous GO service.

Instead of large capital outlays, businesses trial a robot in their own facility for six months with full support. After that, they pay only for the hours the robot works - typically at half the cost of equivalent manual labour. With customisable payload options and minimal disruption, Autonomous GO offers a low-risk path to quick and measurable ROI.

This solution is designed to help businesses reduce wasted motion, improve task allocation, and increase productivity. By handling repetitive, low-value tasks, robot workers enable skilled teams to focus on higher-impact work - enhancing output without replacing people.

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