ShakaBots :: Sales, Service & Deployment of Service Robots in Hawaii

ShakaBots (shakabots.com) is a locally owned and operated robotics company based in Hawaii, specializing in the sales, service, and deployment of service robots primarily for the hospitality, food service, and healthcare sectors. As the exclusive distributor of KeenOn robots in Hawaii, ShakaBots is the only full-service robotics provider covering all major islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Founded as a local solution to Hawaii’s chronic labor shortages, the company emphasizes supporting — rather than replacing — human staff by handling repetitive, physically demanding tasks so employees can focus on guest service and higher-value work.

The company’s robots operate at roughly $1 per hour with a multi-year lifespan, delivering strong ROI often within weeks. Clients include over 24 Hawaii businesses, with notable deployments such as five robots at the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Gateway Buffet and installations at Genki Sushi, Ruby Tuesday, and various hotels and restaurants. ShakaBots gained visibility by exhibiting at the Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show.

Key robot-based products focus on food service, hotel operations, and cleaning:

• Food Delivery Robots (e.g., KeenOn models): These autonomous units carry up to 88 lbs (40 kg) across four trays, complete 20–40 trips per hour during peak times, and navigate restaurants independently. Benefits include 30–40% increased server/busser efficiency, reduced walking (saving 1–2 hours per shift), lower injury risk, faster table turnover, and engaging guest interactions that serve as organic marketing.
• Hotel Room Service / Butler Robots (Butlerbot): These handle multiple simultaneous guest requests (towels, amenities, snacks) across floors, call elevators autonomously, notify guests via text/call upon arrival, and use secure compartments for discreet delivery. Ideal for 24/7 late-night service in labor-strapped or luxury properties.
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Robots: These autonomous units combine vacuuming/scrubbing (up to 20,000 sq ft per hour) with advanced disinfection using dry fogger mist and UV-C lamps for 99.9999% pathogen elimination. They operate room-to-room without supervision, double cleaning productivity, ensure consistent results for compliance, and reach hard-to-access areas while reducing chemical usage. Suitable for hotels, healthcare, schools, and commercial spaces.

ShakaBots provides comprehensive local support: remote troubleshooting (often resolved in minutes), on-site repairs within 1–2 days, same-day parts shipping, and full-island service teams. The company highlights reliability, ease of integration, and a customer-first approach rooted in Hawaiian “ohana” values. Their mission is to help businesses thrive amid staffing challenges by multiplying workforce capacity with dependable, guest-friendly automation.