The animal waste collection robot is a robot. The animal waste collection robot automatically collects befoulment generated by an animal. The animal waste collection robot is an automated device. The animal waste collection robot is an independently powered electric circuit. By independently powered is meant that the animal waste collection robot can operate without an electrical connection to an external power source. The animal waste collection robot comprises a vehicle, a crane, a control circuit, and a pan. The control circuit mounts in the vehicle. The crane and the pan mount on the vehicle. The vehicle transports the animal waste collection robot over a patrol route. The control circuit: a) scans the patrol route for befoulment; b) operates the crane to collect the befoulment; and, c) further operates the crane to transport the befoulment to the pan for storage.