Why Robot Quotes Differ So Much: Five Cost Blocks

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.