Preparing the published article.
Total Cost of Ownership Benchmarks
Compare whole-life cost, not purchase price.
Cost structure to expect
| Line | Typical share |
|---|---|
| Robot hardware | 20 to 40 per cent of project cost |
| Integration and engineering | 30 to 50 per cent |
| Tooling and fixtures | Project specific |
| Installation and commissioning | Site dependent |
| Service and spares | Annual, over the life |
| Training and documentation | One-off, rising with complexity |
Building your own benchmark
- Use your own historical projects, not generic averages.
- Normalise by station, not by project size.
- Track the top five cost items consistently.
Cost structures vary widely by sector and country. Treat published ranges as starting points only.