On Tackling Complex Linux Development

"We needed a custom Yocto BSP for a new industrial gateway based on the i.MX8 platform. We approached Probots after struggling with freelance consultants. Their team demonstrated a level of Linux kernel expertise that was a cut above other firms we evaluated. They delivered a stable, production-ready image and a maintainable meta-layer that has become the foundation of our product line. We've since deployed it across thousands of gateways in the field."

— Head of R&D, Industrial Automation Firm, Germany

On Speed and Agility for a Startup

"As a US-based AgriTech startup, speed was everything. We needed a functional prototype for a battery-powered LoRaWAN soil sensor to secure our next funding round. Probots understood this perfectly. They took our concept, selected the optimal components for power efficiency, and delivered a working prototype based on the STM32WL in just 12 weeks. Their agility and clear communication were night and day compared to the larger design houses we initially considered."

— Founder & CEO, AgriTech Startup, USA

On Cost-Reduction and DFM

"Our existing BLE-based asset tracker was too expensive to manufacture at scale. We found Probots through their component store and engaged their R&D team for a VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) project. They re-engineered our board, replacing several expensive modules with a more integrated SoC and optimizing the layout for automated assembly. The result was a 30% reduction in BOM cost, which has been a game-changer for our profitability."

— Product Manager, Logistics & Supply Chain Company, Australia

 On Rescuing a Failing Project

"Our previous design partner left us with a non-functional firmware for our new medical wearable. With a product launch deadline looming, we were in crisis mode. Probots’ firmware team took over, quickly diagnosed the issues in the existing codebase, and re-architected the critical sections for stability and power management. They saved the project, and the device is now undergoing successful clinical trials."

— CTO, MedTech Company, United Kingdom

On Niche RF Expertise

"Our project required a custom antenna design for a niche sub-GHz frequency band for a smart utility meter. Finding this specific expertise locally in the UAE was difficult. Probots’ team not only had the RF simulation and design experience we needed but also guided us through the complexities of regulatory pre-compliance testing. The final product passed certification on the first attempt."

— Lead Hardware Engineer, Smart City Solutions Provider, UAE

On Full-Cycle Partnership

"We came to Probots with just a concept for a consumer smart home device. They acted as our complete, outsourced hardware team. From architecture to PCB, firmware, and even enclosure design, they managed the entire process. The quality of their documentation and the seamless handoff to our contract manufacturer in China was incredibly professional. It felt like they were an extension of our own company."

— Co-Founder, Consumer Electronics Brand, Singapore

On Firmware Optimization

"We had a working prototype, but the battery life was unacceptable. Probots’ engineers performed a deep-dive analysis of our firmware, identifying inefficiencies in our sensor polling and data transmission routines. Their optimized code, running on the same nRF52 hardware, extended the device's battery life from 6 months to over 2 years, making our product viable for the market."

— Engineering Manager, Environmental Monitoring Firm, Canada

On Building Trust and Transparency

"Outsourcing our core hardware development was a big decision for us. What set Probots apart was their transparency. Their project proposal was incredibly detailed, their communication was proactive, and we had weekly video calls with the actual engineers working on our project. That level of access and honesty built a huge amount of trust."

— Head of Engineering, Robotics Company, Netherlands

On Navigating the Component Shortage

"We were trying to launch a new product during the peak of the global chip shortage. The team at Probots was invaluable. Because of their distribution business, they had real-time insights into the supply chain. They designed our board with alternate, available parts from the start, which saved us from what would have been a six-month delay."

— VP of Hardware, FinTech Company, Ireland

On Long-Term Support 

"Probots developed the controller for our first-generation product five years ago. What's impressive is that they're still supporting us today, helping with component obsolescence management and developing firmware updates for new features. They are a true long-term partner, not just a one-off project shop."

— Director of Operations, Industrial Machinery Manufacturer, India