Hosted by a Trained Operator
We do not drop off a robot and leave. An ArtArm Live operator runs the station end to end, manages the queue, captures the data and keeps the drawing cycle flowing smoothly through the event.
CAPE TOWN · JOHANNESBURG · DURBAN · SOUTH AFRICA WIDE
ArtArm Live, Drawing Robot for Events.
ArtArm Live is a live robotic sketch artist experience for events. Guests take a photo, the drawing robot sketches their portrait in real time, and they leave with a branded physical drawing and a digital copy, all in a few minutes.
Live robotic drawing, front of house, crowd-stopping.
Branded physical sketch, plus a digital copy to share.
Single portraits, couples, duos and group sketches.
Custom themes, AI-prompted backgrounds, branded captions.
- 0-4 Min
Per Live Sketch
- 0%
Branded Output
150+
Sketches Per Event
SA Wide
Nationwide Hire
What it is
What Is ArtArm Live?
ArtArm Live is a live robotic sketch artist experience for events. A robotic drawing arm captures a guest photo, converts it into a stylised portrait, and sketches it live in front of a crowd. Every sketch is branded, signed off with a digital copy, and handed to the guest as a physical keepsake.
Live robotic drawing, not a projection
The robot arm holds a real pen and draws on real paper or card while the crowd watches.
Photo-to-portrait in real time
Guest steps in, photo is captured, the portrait is sketched live, typically in 2 to 4 minutes per drawing.
Physical keepsake, plus digital copy
Every guest leaves with a branded signed print. The digital version lands in their inbox for sharing.
Branded and themed to your campaign
Logo lock-up, hashtag, campaign line, custom background and paper stock all tuned to your activation.
Works for singles, duos or groups
Solo portraits, couples, founders, teams, family groups, all drawn by the robot from a single capture.
How the experience flows
How Does the Robot Sketch Experience Work?
Three simple steps from guest arrival to branded keepsake in hand. The show is the robot drawing live, the value is what the guest walks away with.
Step 01 · Photo · Capture
Guest Steps Up and Takes a Photo.
A host welcomes the guest at the branded capture station. One photo on our iPad, then name, email and opt-in details are captured on screen before the drawing starts. That is your warm lead locked in before the robot even picks up the pen.
Step 02 · Robot · Drawing Live
The Robot Sketches in Real Time.
The ArtArm robot draws the portrait live on branded paper or card. Guests and the crowd watch the sketch build line by line. Typical draw time is 2 to 4 minutes per portrait, with the robot on show as the centrepiece of the activation.
Step 03 · Keepsake · Delivery
Branded Print and Digital Copy.
The finished sketch is signed off, handed to the guest as a physical keepsake, and the digital version is sent to their inbox with your hashtag, campaign line and social link baked in. One activation, two touch points.
Why Artarm live
What Makes Our Drawing Robot Different
A live robotic sketch artist is only as good as the show around it. We run ArtArm Live as a fully hosted, fully branded activation, not a DIY rental.
Fully Branded, Not White Label
Branded capture screen, branded paper, logo on the sketch, campaign line on the digital copy, hashtag on the share screen. The activation looks like yours, not ours.
Built as a Marketing Funnel
Every sketch includes warm lead capture, a branded digital send, a short survey option and consent for UGC. The drawing is the hook, the funnel is what makes ArtArm Live worth the budget.
Sketch Styles
Not just portraits, custom sketch concepts.
We tune ArtArm Live to the brief. Style, paper stock, background treatment, captions, branded edition runs, everything adapts to the campaign.
Concept 01
Classic Live Portrait
Clean, confident line drawing of the guest. The signature ArtArm Live look, flattering, fast, framed and signed off with your logo.
Concept 02
AI-Themed Backgrounds
Campaign-specific background generated and prepped ahead of the event. The robot draws the portrait on top, leaving the guest inside a branded world.
Concept 03
Group & Duo Sketches
Couples, founders, team trios, friend groups. ArtArm Live draws multiple subjects in a single portrait from one photo capture.
Concept 04
Branded Edition Runs
Logo lock-up, campaign line, edition number, QR code. The sketch becomes a collectible, not a giveaway. Print every guest a branded limited edition of your event.
Measure
Measure Brand Value.
This is where your activation engagement turns into measurable marketing results. Every ArtArm Live sketch captures a warm lead, survey feedback and branded UGC, and drops it straight into your central dashboard.
Warm Leads
380
Captured
Participation
40–60%*
Of Attendees
UGC Opted-in
128
Consented
| Name | Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Sipho Nkosi | sipho@standardbank.co.za | Standard Bank |
| Amy Roberts | amyr@investec.com | Investec |
| Lerato Khumalo | leratok@vodacom.co.za | Vodacom |
| Mark Dreyer | markd@pnp.co.za | Pick n Pay |
| Priya Naidoo | priyan@sanlam.co.za | Sanlam |
Capture Warm Leads
Clean, organised data ready for immediate export. Guests enter name, email, company and consent before the sketch is released, so every activation delivers warm, opted-in leads to your CRM.
Surveys & Feedback On Site
Add a single-tap survey, NPS rating or short question to the delivery screen. Response rates stay high because guests answer while waiting for their sketch to finish and be signed off.
Build a Library of Branded UGC
Every sketch is a shareable asset with permission baked in. Post-event, you have a consented gallery of branded portraits ready for social, email, retargeting and future activation reels.
Maximised for ROI
Every Sketch, Working for the Brand.
ArtArm Live is not a novelty robot. Every drawing is wired into the marketing outcome, so the activation pays back in six ways, not one.
Drive Foot Traffic
Start Conversations
Amplify Sharing
Be Memorable
Generate UGC
Warm Up Leads
Built for marketing teams, not novelty rentals.
Hosted, branded, tuned to your creative direction. Tell us what the activation needs and we will scope the right ArtArm Live package.
Where it works
A Drawing Robot Works for Corporate, Brand & Private Events
ArtArm Live scales from a boardroom VIP dinner to a 2,000 delegate trade floor. The setup, branding and sketch cycle flex to the scope.
Conferences & Expos
Draw delegates live on the show floor. The robot is the stand magnet, the sketch is the takeaway, the CRM is the outcome.
Brand Activations
A crowd-stopping drawing robot dropped into a campaign footprint. Short queues, fast sketch cycles, branded share screens.
Product Launches
Launch-day sketches styled in the campaign direction. Every print carries the launch line, edition number and landing page.
Corporate & Team Events
Year-end functions, incentive trips, internal summits. Guests leave with a branded portrait, comms gets a full gallery.
Trade Shows
Stand traffic, qualified leads, a branded keepsake in hand. The ArtArm Live robot turns a booth into a conversation magnet.
Galas & Awards
An editorial live sketch station for black-tie nights. Guests leave with a signed portrait of the evening, printed on premium stock.
Weddings & Milestones
A living guest book. The drawing robot sketches guests through the evening, printed on custom wedding stock, signed on the way out.
Pop-Ups & Retail
Pull foot traffic with a live robotic sketch artist in-store or in a mall. Every sketch is a lead, a share and a brand impression.
Where we work
Drawing Robot Hire Across South Africa.
We deliver ArtArm Live across the major South African hubs, and travel nationally for brand campaigns and multi-city rollouts.
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Durban
Pretoria
Stellenbosch & Winelands
Sandton & Rosebank
Port Elizabeth
Nationwide on request
Regular travel to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Pretoria, Sandton, Umhlanga and select African destinations for corporate roadshows.
Client reviews
Activations That Actually Land.
★★★★★
“ArtArm Live was the talk of the conference. Delegates queued all day, the robot kept drawing, and our CRM team had 400+ qualified leads by the closing keynote.”
Head of Events
Financial Services Summit · JHB
★★★★★
“Guests still post their sketches weeks after the launch. It turned a two-hour event into a three-week social campaign with zero extra spend.”
Brand Manager
FMCG Product Launch · CPT
★★★★★
“The robot was the hook, but honestly the data capture is why we’ll book them again. Branded, opted-in, neat export straight into our funnel.”
Marketing Director
Agency Partner · SA Wide
Booking
From brief to signed sketch in hand.
We run the full backend. You give us the brief and the brand assets, we run the robot, the crew, the backend and the data delivery.
faqs
Drawing Robot Hire Answerd
The questions marketing teams and event planners ask us most.
Yes. ArtArm Live is a live robotic sketch artist experience built for events. A robot arm holds a real pen, captures a guest photo, and sketches their portrait in real time on branded paper or card. Every sketch is signed off, handed to the guest as a physical keepsake, and sent digitally for sharing.
Each live portrait takes roughly 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the sketch style and paper stock. At scale, we plan cycle times so the queue moves, and we can run multiple drawing stations in parallel for larger events.
Yes. ArtArm Live draws couples, duos, founders, teams and family groups from a single photo capture. Group portraits typically take slightly longer to sketch than solo portraits, and we plan the cycle times into the run of show.
Every touch point is brandable. Capture screen, paper stock, logo lock-up, campaign line, QR code, AI-generated themed background, digital send and hashtag. The activation looks like your brand, not ours.
Yes. Every guest receives a branded physical sketch as a keepsake and a digital copy sent to their inbox with your hashtag, campaign line and landing page. One activation, two touch points, one consented asset you can reuse.
Yes. ArtArm Live is built for corporate events, conferences, trade shows, brand activations, product launches, year-end functions, galas, select private events and larger weddings where the sketch output fits the brief.
A typical event day runs 100 to 200 sketches per robot station. For larger footprints we add parallel stations, extend the sketch window, or run a concept with slightly faster cycle times.
Yes. We deliver nationwide across South Africa, including Durban, Pretoria, Sandton, Rosebank, Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth and further on request. Multi-city rollouts are scoped as one package.
We’ll ask for your logo files, brand colours, campaign line, hashtag, landing page URL and any AI-background creative direction. We handle the robot, crew, paper stock, screens, backend and the data delivery.
Let’s work together
Ready to put a drawing robot at your next event?
Tell us about the activation. We’ll come back with a fully branded ArtArm Live package scoped to the brief.