Preparing the published article.
Service and Cleaning Robots: Where the ROI Actually Comes From
Labor hours, consumables and supervision — not only headcount.
ROI components
| Item | How to measure |
|---|---|
| Labor hours saved | Shift coverage multiplied by hours per shift |
| Consumables | Water, detergent, pads and brush life |
| Supervision | Time per day the fleet needs attention |
| Downtime | Mean time between failures and service lead time |
Why professional cleaning leads
It is a narrow, frequent, measurable task — the IFR sample shows professional cleaning robot sales above 25,000 units in 2024, growing about 34% year on year.
Contract advice
Agree a coverage and downtime metric, and define who pays for consumables and spares.