ServicesWhat we do

Live robot shows, built to your stage.

We're a performance company. The robots are our instrument.

Four ways we work with brands, agencies, and event producers — from a 90-second keynote opener to a 50-robot stage piece touring across multiple cities. Every project is custom-quoted — tell us your moment and we'll come back with a concept and proposal within 48 hours.

Trusted by event producers across 6 countries

±1 msMotion sync precision
10+Robots per fleet
48hProposal turnaround
6Service regions

Why it lands

High-stakes moments, de-risked.

  • Rehearsed before it shipswe never run a fleet live without rehearsal in a venue mock-up
  • Fully coveredpublic liability insurance and a written risk assessment on every show
  • Run by a technical directoron-site operators and run-of-show, not just hardware on a truck
  • Proven on stagesee the work →
01 · Service
For brand launches, keynotes, festival mainstages.

Live performances

From a single robot opening a keynote to a 50-strong fleet for a stadium reveal — we compose, choreograph, and run the show. Every motion sequenced to the millisecond.

Each piece is composed from scratch to your music, your stage, and your moment. We don't reuse routines, and we don't ship a fleet without rehearsal in a venue mock-up.

  • Bespoke choreography composed to your music or score
  • Up to 12 robots in synchronised formation
  • Two weeks of rehearsal in our Auckland warehouse
  • On-site operators, technical director, run-of-show
  • Public liability insurance and risk assessment
Lead time 2–3 weeksFleet 1–20 robotsFormat One-off or tourPrice on request
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02 · Service
For studios with their own robots and a creative ask.

Choreography commissions

If you already operate robotic hardware and need motion design — for a film, brand campaign, or your own performance — we'll compose just the choreography.

We deliver motion files in your platform's format and run-of-show documentation. You handle the operation; we handle the composition.

  • Composition to your music, brief, or technical constraints
  • Motion files in your platform's format
  • Run-of-show notes and timing reference
  • Two rounds of revision included
Lead time 3–4 weeksHardware YoursFormat Deliverable-onlyPrice on request
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03 · Service
For brands extending a one-off into a roadshow.

Touring & operations

Once a piece is composed, we'll travel it. Operators, freight, customs, venue technical liaison, on-site rehearsals at every stop.

You book the rooms; we handle everything that happens on the floor.

  • Operator team travel (2–4 people depending on fleet size)
  • Robot freight, insurance, customs documentation
  • Venue tech liaison and on-site rehearsal at every stop
  • Tour manager for multi-stop runs
  • Pre- and post-show maintenance
Regions NZ · AU · UK · US · DE · FREngagement Project or retainerPrice on request
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04 · Service
For film shoots, prop houses, experimenters, and self-run events.

Rent robots

Need hardware without the full production? Hire our robots by the day or week. Bring your own operator, or add one of ours.

Available to vetted clients — we'll run a short certification session before handover so the robots come back in one piece.

  • Day and week rates — fleet size 1–6 robots
  • Optional operator add-on (half or full day)
  • 30-minute handover and certification session
  • Damage deposit and insurance documentation
  • Remote monitoring available on request
Lead time 48 hoursRobots 1–6Format Day or week hirePrice on request

How we work

From your first call to your post-show debrief, here's the typical arc — fixed shape, flexible timing.

  1. 01
    Brief & scope
    ~ 1 day
  2. 02
    Composition & choreography
    2–4 weeks
  3. 03
    Rehearsal & timing
    2 weeks
  4. 04
    Showtime
    1 day – 6 months
  5. 05
    Debrief & handover
    ~ 1 week
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What happens after you reach out

You don't need a complete brief to get started. Tell us what you're imagining — we'll guide you through the rest.

  • You tell us about your momentthe stage, the audience, the feeling you want the room to have
  • We come back within 48 hourswith a performance concept, timeline, and itemised quote
  • We schedule a call to refine scopelock the brief, music, and technical requirements
  • We rehearse until it's frame-perfectin our Auckland warehouse and a venue mock-up
  • We show up and run the showfrom load-in to final bow, then hand off

Common questions about scope, safety, and pricing. Don't see yours? — get in touch →

01What happens if a robot fails mid-show?

We bring backup robots to every show. Our operators can swap a unit within minutes.

02Can you work with our existing AV team?

Yes. Our technical director coordinates with your AV, lighting, and stage teams from load-in to final bow.

03What if our venue has restrictions on robotic performances?

We provide a risk assessment, insurance certificate, and method statement with every proposal. Most venues approve us on first review.

04How much does a typical performance cost?

Single-robot keynotes start around $8,500 NZD. Fleet shows scale with robot count, rehearsal time, and travel. Every project is custom-quoted.

05How far in advance do we need to book?

Live performances need 2–3 weeks minimum. Rentals can be confirmed within 48 hours. Touring requires more lead time.

06What does the 48-hour proposal include?

A performance concept, timeline, crew and equipment requirements, and an itemised quote. No commitment required.

Got a moment that has to land?

Tell us about your moment — the stage, the audience, the feeling you're after. Every project is custom-quoted; we'll come back with a performance concept and proposal within 48 hours.

Ready when you are.

Every project starts with a conversation. No commitment required.

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