Based on the wireless technology Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), the meter-reading robot uses smart image recognition to automatically read the numbers on electric and water meters and to directly upload them to the cloud. So as to foster a visual connection with its functionality, the round shape with the three gripper arms is based on the shape of a robot. Thanks to these arms, the device can be easily and firmly attached to any meter. The current meter reading remains visible via the digital display on the robot.