Section Comparing Robot Quotes: A Normalisation Worksheet Published: Date Published on Zhilianhai
Columns that matter Field Why Robot model and payload Different machines are not comparable per se End effector included? Often the largest hidden gap Safety scope Fence versus scanner changes price and layout Infrastructure included? Power, air, floor, network Training days and seats Frequently excluded Warranty start point Shipment or acceptance Exclusions list The most informative part of the quote
Method Normalise everything to the same scope, including infrastructure and training. Value the exclusions yourself at your own labour rate. Model five years of running cost, not one year. Then rank, and note where your own assumptions could change the order. Information is provided for initial research. Verify specifications, pricing, policies and standards against the original source before making decisions.
