What is the Total Cost of Ownership of a robot?

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) encompasses all costs over the entire service life:

1. Acquisition Costs (one-time):

• Robot hardware: EUR 15,000-180,000 depending on type
• Commissioning and mapping: EUR 2,000-10,000
• Integration (WMS, API): EUR 5,000-50,000
• Training: EUR 1,000-5,000

2. Recurring Costs (annual):

• Maintenance & inspection: 5-10% of purchase price
• Software licenses/updates: EUR 2,000-8,000/year
• Electricity: EUR 300-800/year
• Insurance: EUR 500-2,000/year
• Spare parts (brushes, wheels, sensors): EUR 1,000-3,000/year

3. Replacement Investments:

• Battery replacement after 3-5 years: EUR 2,000-8,000
• Sensor upgrades: as needed

TCO Example (5 years, mid-range cleaning robot):

• Acquisition: EUR 45,000
• Recurring (5 years): EUR 50,000
• Total TCO: ~EUR 95,000 = EUR 19,000/year

Calculate your individual TCO with the Botomix ROI Calculator.