How do I calculate the ROI of a cleaning robot?

Return on Investment (ROI) can be calculated using the following method:

ROI Formula:

ROI = (Annual Savings - Annual Robot Costs) / Investment x 100

Step-by-Step Calculation:

1. Determine Current Cleaning Costs:

• Labor costs: Hourly rate x Hours/day x Working days/year
• Example: EUR 18/h x 6h/day x 250 days = EUR 27,000/year

2. Calculate Robot Costs:

• Depreciation (5 years): EUR 40,000 / 5 = EUR 8,000/year
• Maintenance: EUR 3,500/year
• Electricity: EUR 500/year
• Staff supervision (1h/day): EUR 4,500/year
• Total: EUR 16,500/year

3. Calculate ROI:

• Savings: EUR 27,000 - EUR 16,500 = EUR 10,500/year
• ROI: 10,500 / 40,000 x 100 = 26.3% annually
• Payback period: ~3.8 years

Non-Monetary Benefits (often underestimated):

• Consistent quality, 24/7 availability
• Documented cleaning protocols
• Reduction in workplace accidents

Use the Botomix ROI Calculator for your customized calculation.