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What It Is

Roby is building energy-saving automation software from Imageous, with a core use case of “Automate HVAC scheduling.” It connects room calendars with a building management system (BMS), switching rooms to unoccupied mode when they are not in use. This helps reduce HVAC runtime, lower energy consumption, and extend equipment lifespan.

Core Capabilities

Based on the available content, Roby’s value is not in general workplace collaboration, but in facilities management and smart building control. It offers energy-saving assessments, a 30-minute Q&A session, energy-savings estimation models based on customer information, and scheduled control-program testing. Before full procurement, customers typically run a 1–2 month pilot to verify that the software works properly and to use pilot data to plan a broader rollout. The main energy-saving metric is HVAC runtime reduction, making it easier for facilities teams to quantify the benefits.

Pricing

The official website does not publish standard plans or unit pricing. Instead, Roby uses ROI-based pricing: it first builds an energy-savings model, then proposes pricing after the pilot based on actual data. This approach can work well for large buildings or multi-site projects, but it is less transparent for customers who want to compare options quickly. No free plan information was found, and it is also unclear whether the pilot is paid.

Pros and Cons

Roby’s strengths are its focused use case, high degree of automation, and emphasis on avoiding extra workflows for stakeholders. It also measures energy savings through reduced runtime, which is a practical metric. The software runs on the BMS server, indicating that it is more of a building systems integration solution than a lightweight SaaS tool.

The limitations are also clear: the website does not list supported BMS vendors, calendar systems, APIs, SLAs, or security and compliance certifications. The terms of service also explicitly state that Roby does not guarantee specific energy savings, does not provide any particular uptime guarantee, and that parts of the service depend on third-party products and environmental conditions such as Wi‑Fi.

Who It’s For and Access from China

Roby is best suited for office buildings, commercial real estate owners, facilities management teams, and building operators that already have a BMS, meeting room/room calendars, and energy-saving KPIs. Chinese customers should pay particular attention to local BMS compatibility, deployment and data handling, network connectivity, and contract/legal terms. Based on the available text alone, access from mainland China cannot be determined and should be marked as unknown.