Rasbot Launches Ireland's First Humanoid Robotics-as-a-Service

Ireland now has its first dedicated Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider, following the launch of Rasbot by EVAD Technology Group, a company founded by David Mahon that has spent more than two decades working in digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud technology and managed services.

The centrepiece of the launch is Adam, a humanoid robot built on the AGIBOT X2 Ultra platform, described as combining sensing, navigation, interaction and movement capabilities with an approachable design. Adam is the first robot to join the Rasbot lineup.

The defining feature of Rasbot's offering is its service-based model. Rather than requiring organisations to purchase, manage and maintain humanoid robotics hardware outright, Rasbot provides access to the technology as a service, according to TechCentral.ie. This is presented as a way of removing the traditional barriers that have kept advanced robotics out of reach for most Irish businesses and institutions.

The article frames this approach as enabling organisations to experience robotics immediately rather than simply anticipating its future potential. Suggested applications include welcoming guests at conferences, drawing attention at exhibition stands, and enhancing product launches or open days through direct interaction with the technology.

Beyond events, the piece points to broader RaaS use cases such as customer engagement, information services and working alongside human teams, rather than replacing them. Education is highlighted as another key area, with Adam positioned as a tool for STEM activities, university showcases and innovation programmes, giving students hands-on exposure to robotics rather than relying solely on textbooks and presentations.

According to TechCentral.ie, what differentiates Rasbot from other entrants into robotics is not solely the technology itself, but the deployment and support expertise EVAD brings from its established track record in technology services and real-world business environments. The article states that introducing emerging technologies successfully requires more than innovation alone, positioning EVAD's operational experience as a core part of the RaaS value proposition.

The launch reflects EVAD's broader strategy of extending its digital transformation work into physical environments, following its prior involvement in cloud computing, automation and artificial intelligence services for Irish organisations. With Rasbot, the company is betting that a rental-style, service-based access model — rather than direct ownership — will be the way humanoid robotics gains traction among Irish businesses, educational institutions and event organisers in the near term.

Sources: TechCentral.ie — original article.