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Hotel robot cost: what drives the quotation
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Quick answer
A hotel robot price is quote-based. Every project is quoted per configuration and scope: the unit, lift integration, PMS/PABX work, freight, duties, training and spares are itemised. Contact us with the room count, floors and lift type for a scoped quotation. A 100-room hotel usually starts with one or two units.
- Robot categories
- 6
- Pilot unit minimum
- 1
- Warranty
- 12 mo
- Reply target
- 24 h
Configuration bands
How is a hotel robot price structured?
Choose the configuration first; the commercial scope follows.
The quotation itemises the unit, configuration, integration, freight, duties, training and spares. No catalogue price is published because the building and integration scope change the total.
| Band | Best fit | Typical scope | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential delivery | 60–120 rooms; amenity and towel runs | AOBOTETE single compartment, 10.1-inch screen, lift control | Contact for quotation |
| Integrated delivery | 120–300 rooms; amenity, F&B and parcels | AOBOTETE dual compartment, PMS/PABX notification, lift integration | Contact for quotation |
| Lobby welcome | Hotel or serviced-apartment lobby | baluo-3.0 reception, 15-inch + 7-inch screens, optional locker | Contact for quotation |
| Full hotel suite | Mixed tasks across floors and public areas | Delivery + reception + restaurant / cleaning / luggage as scoped | Contact for quotation |
Cost factors
What moves the quotation up or down?
Six factors explain most of the variance.
| Factor | Impact | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Compartment count | Medium | More doors, locks and control boards |
| Screen size and finish | Medium | Larger display and custom bodywork |
| Lift method | High | Dry contact is cheapest; API needs vendor work |
| PMS / PABX connector | High | Licence, mapping and testing time |
| Freight and duties | High | Destination, weight and Incoterm |
| Spare parts and service | Low–medium | Recommended for remote properties |
Landed cost
What changes the landed cost in UAE, Nigeria and the Philippines?
We provide a written landed-cost worksheet with the quotation — not a headline band.
Landed cost = unit price + freight + insurance + duty + VAT + clearance + inland delivery. Duty and VAT depend on the HS code, destination and importer status. We model the destination with your broker and show each line in the quotation.
This is a documentation checklist, not a price. The landed-cost worksheet is issued with the quotation after the destination and HS code are confirmed.
| Market | What changes | What we need to quote |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | Freight, duty/VAT treatment, clearance, inland delivery | Destination city, importer status, HS code |
| Nigeria | Freight, duty/VAT, clearance, inland delivery | Destination city, importer status, HS code |
| Philippines | Freight, duty/VAT, clearance, inland delivery | Destination city, importer status, HS code |
Payback
How long does a hotel robot take to pay back?
Payback depends on displaced staff time and the quoted project cost.
If a hotel handles 40 deliveries per day and the robot takes 60% of them, that is 24 tasks per day. At 10 minutes of staff time per task, the robot releases about 4 hours of front-office time per day. Value that time at the property’s fully loaded labour cost, then divide the quoted project cost by the monthly value.
The result is a simple payback before service, spares, electricity and management time. Use the ROI calculator with your own room count, delivery volume, labour rate and quoted project cost; we will review the assumptions with you.
- 120 rooms × 40 deliveries/day × 60% robot share = 24 tasks/day.
- 10 minutes saved per task = 4 hours/day; USD 6/hour × 26 days = USD 624/month.
- USD 2,600 project envelope ÷ USD 624 = about 4.2 months simple payback.
- Before service, spares, electricity and management time; the quotation replaces the envelope.
Planning example, not a quotation. The calculator uses the budget or quoted cost you enter, so the result reflects your project rather than a catalogue number.
Quotation
What should a hotel robot quotation include?
A price without scope is not comparable.
- Model, compartment layout, screen size and language pack.
- Lift integration method and who supplies the lift interface.
- PMS/PABX connector scope and testing responsibility.
- Freight, Incoterm, insurance, duty and clearance responsibility.
- Mapping, training, documentation and warranty terms.
- Spare parts, service response time and escalation path.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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Why is there no fixed price?
The quotation depends on compartment count, screen, finish, language pack and integration scope. A fixed catalogue price would either hide the integration work or force every property into the same configuration.
Is lift integration included?
It is itemised separately. Lift integration depends on the controller, the available interface and the lift vendor’s charges. Dry contact is usually the lowest-cost method; an API may need vendor cooperation.
Are duties included?
The quotation states the Incoterm. Freight, insurance, duty, VAT and clearance are itemised separately; we provide a landed-cost worksheet for the destination.
Can we lease or rent instead of buying?
Rental availability depends on the market and the fleet partner. If rental is available, compare the total term cost with the purchase price plus service and resale value; confirm the exit conditions before signing.
What is the minimum order?
A pilot can start from one unit. Programme terms apply from five units and are confirmed for larger or OEM orders.
Does the quotation include training?
Standard staff training is included in the deployment scope. Additional training, content production and on-site support beyond the agreed days are quoted separately.
How do spare parts affect the total?
A remote property should budget a small spare kit and a service response agreement. The kit reduces downtime but is not mandatory for a city hotel with fast local support.
Can we get a quotation for a 100-room hotel?
Yes. Send the room count, floors, lift type and daily delivery volume. We will reply with a pilot configuration and a scoped quotation, usually one or two units plus integration.
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Send the room count, lift type and delivery volume. We will reply with a configuration and a scoped quotation, not a catalogue number.
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