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Why Robot Quotes Differ So Much: Five Cost Blocks
The same robot can be quoted at twice the price. Look at the five blocks before comparing totals.
The five blocks
Robot arm, control system, end effector (gripper, vacuum or welding torch), supporting equipment (vision, positioner, guarding), and integration services (design, installation, commissioning, training).
Why arm-only comparison misleads
Arm prices are relatively transparent; integration cost varies with the application and can differ several times for the same arm.
Practice
Ask for itemised quotes, align the line items, then compare totals.