Robot Hospice Farming Guide: How to Get Resources Efficiently

Understanding Resource Basics in Robot Hospice

In Robot Hospice, farming isn't about combat or loot—it's about gathering the materials needed to maintain the hospice, craft upgrades, and unlock new areas. As a new employee, you'll need to collect various resources like spare parts, memory chips, and cleaning supplies to keep the beloved robots comfortable. Resources are finite but renewable, and understanding the daily cycle is key to efficient farming.

The game operates on a day-night cycle, with different resources becoming available depending on the time. Each robot you care for may also reward you with unique items upon completing their requests. For a deeper understanding of the game's systems, check out our mechanics guide.

Best Farming Locations for Spare Parts

Spare parts are the most common resource and are used for basic repairs and crafting. You can find them in several locations around the hospice.

Efficient Memory Chip Farming

Memory chips are rarer and essential for upgrading your tools and unlocking robot backstories. They are primarily obtained through interactions with the robots.

Complete Daily Requests: Each robot has a daily request. Fulfilling these often rewards a memory chip. Prioritize robots that ask for specific items you have in surplus.

Explore the Attic: The attic becomes accessible after your third day. Searching through old boxes here can yield 1-2 memory chips, but be careful—the floor is unstable.

Trade with the Vendor: A traveling merchant appears every Sunday. You can trade 10 spare parts for 1 memory chip, making this a reliable, if expensive, method.

Tip: Use memory chips wisely. Save them for unlocking the "Memory Viewer" upgrade, which allows you to see a robot's final memory, a key part of the story.

Maximizing Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning supplies are used to maintain the hospice's hygiene, which directly affects robot happiness. A dirty room leads to unhappy robots and fewer rewards.

To farm cleaning supplies effectively, focus on the Kitchen and Pantry. These areas respawn the most items. You'll find:

• Disinfectant Spray: 2-3 bottles per day on the counter.
• Cloth Rags: 4-5 rags in the drawer next to the sink.
• Mop Heads: 1 mop head per day in the broom closet.

You can also craft a Super Cleaner by combining 3 disinfectant sprays and 2 cloth rags at the workbench. This item cleans an entire floor instantly, saving you time.

Advanced Farming Strategies

Once you've mastered the basics, these advanced strategies will help you farm more efficiently.

The "Route" Method

Plan a daily route that minimizes backtracking. A recommended route is:

1. Start in the Kitchen

   Gather all cleaning supplies and spare parts from the pantry.

2. Move to the First Floor

   Check the maintenance closet and visit Robot #1 (Toby) for his request.

3. Second Floor and Attic

   Visit Robot #2 (Luna) and Robot #3 (Gearbox), then check the attic.

4. End in the Workshop

   Salvage parts and craft any needed items for the next day.

Prioritize Upgrades

Invest your first memory chips into the "Efficient Salvaging" upgrade. This doubles the spare parts you get from the workshop. Next, unlock the "Extended Day" upgrade, which gives you two extra hours each day for farming.

Robot-Specific Rewards

Some robots offer unique resources. For example, Robot #4 (Spark) gives you a Rare Capacitor every time you complete his three-part quest line. These capacitors are used for the best upgrades in the game.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Farming in Robot Hospice can be tricky. Here are pitfalls to watch out for:

• Ignoring Robot Happiness: If a robot's happiness drops below 50%, they stop giving rewards. Always clean their room and talk to them daily.
• Hoarding Resources: Don't be afraid to use spare parts for upgrades. The game is designed so you'll always have enough if you farm daily.
• Skipping the Garden: The garden provides renewable food and rare items. Plant seeds as soon as you get them.

For more beginner-friendly advice, see our beginner tips guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to get memory chips early game?

Focus on completing the daily requests for Robot #1 (Toby) and Robot #2 (Luna). They have the simplest requests and reliably give memory chips.

Can I farm resources infinitely?

Yes, resources respawn daily, but the total available per day is limited. You cannot "over-farm" in a single day.

Is there a fast travel option?

No, but you unlock shortcuts as you progress. For example, repairing the back door (costs 15 spare parts) lets you access the garden directly from the kitchen.

Do I need to farm in a specific order?

Not strictly, but following a route as described above will save you significant time each day.