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How Long to Payback my Robot Investment?

We often get asked: ‘What is the cost of a robot?’. As there are a wide range of applications, robot brands, robot models and robot accessories out there, it is almost impossible to answer this question. The question I'm asking back is: How long will it be before your robot investment is paid back? At the end of the day, this is all that matters. If you invest half a million dollars in equipment, but the payback is completed in 6 months... it's worth it. It is the same situation for robotic devices. Here are some tricks and tips on how to calculate your return on investment (ROI) for a robotic cell.

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Mar 09, 2015 4:16 PM. 6 min read time
 
How Long to Payback my Robot Investment?

We often get asked: ‘What is the cost of a robot?’. As there are a wide range of applications, robot brands, robot models and...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Mar 09, 2015 4:16 PM
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Grippers for Collaborative Robots

When putting a collaborative robot cell together, many design decisions have to be made. First of all, the robot itself, its...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Mar 09, 2015 1:51 PM
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SAFFIR The Firefighting Robot

One of the main goals of robots is to do jobs that are too dangerous for humans. In some cases it can be a repetitive task that

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Mar 03, 2015 11:41 AM
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Robotic Product Testing with Force Torque Sensors

Bench testing is probably the best way for a company to test and have quick feedback on a given product's durability....

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 24, 2015 11:33 AM
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Clearpath Grizzly and Husky More Flexible Than Ever

Clearpath Robotics started as four University of Waterloo mechatronic engineering students trying to decrease the casualties of...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 24, 2015 11:27 AM
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How Does a Parallel Robot Gripper Work?

Choosing a robot gripper can sometimes be confusing. As there are a wide choice of different grippers out there, you really...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 24, 2015 10:53 AM
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Does Reality Outstrip Fiction When it Comes to Robots?

Working in a robotic company sometimes makes me realize some strange stuff. In fact, working alongside robots and designing...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 19, 2015 11:04 AM
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Case Study: Robotiq FT 150 Sensor In Robotic Product Testing

The Robotiq FT 150 force torque sensor can be used in a lot of applications. From assembly tasks to collaborative uses, the...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 16, 2015 3:59 PM
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How to Configure a Robotiq Device with DeviceNet Communication Protocol

Robotiq specializes in robotic hardware devices. However, to take advantage of all the toolsavailable to configure your...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 16, 2015 3:50 PM
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