Investing in automated floor cleaning equipment is a significant decision for any facility management team. With the rise of automation, floor cleaning robots have emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional manual cleaning methods. But how do you determine if the investment is worthwhile? Calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) of a floor cleaning robot involves analyzing both tangible and intangible benefits against the initial and ongoing costs. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision, paired with real-world performance data from Bersi's N10 and N70 autonomous floor scrubber robots.
Step 1: Identify All Costs Associated with the Robot
To calculate ROI accurately, start by accounting for all costs involved in acquiring and operating a floor cleaning robot. Bersi's N10 and N70 are smart business decision for warehouses, factories, supermarkets, airports, and commercial buildings. designed to minimize long-term expenses with durable builds and low maintenance needs:
- Initial Purchase Cost: The upfront price of the robot (N10: compact for small-to-medium spaces; N70: high-capacity for large environments) plus optional accessories like elevator control (N10) or disinfectant foggers (N70).
- Installation & Training: Near-zero setup costs—both models feature one-touch operation and intuitive interfaces, requiring no technical knowledge to deploy. Bersi provides basic training to ensure staff can manage daily use (e.g., app-based monitoring).
- Maintenance & Repairs: Both robots use durable components (N70: rotational molding for industrial use; N10: lightweight yet robust 26kg build) to reduce repair frequency. Typical annual maintenance costs are 30% lower than traditional scrubbers.
- Consumables: Minimal energy and cleaning solution use. N10’s 10L clean water tank and N70’s 70L tank optimize resource efficiency, while automatic charging (both models) cuts electricity waste.
Step 2: Calculate Your Current Cleaning Costs
First, establish a baseline by tallying your existing manual cleaning expenses. For context, Bersi N70 is designed so its 4-year commercial budget is less than the cost of 1 hour of daily human labor (7 days/week)—a critical benchmark for cost comparison:
- Labor Costs: Total annual wages, benefits, and overtime for staff cleaning floors. For example, a team of 2 cleaners (hourly rate: $18) working 4 hours/day, 5 days/week, costs ~$37,440/year.
- Equipment Costs: Expenses for mops, buckets, or manual scrubbers (replaced every 6–12 months) plus their maintenance.
- Chemical & Water Costs: Manual cleaning wastes 20–30% more detergent and water than automated robots like N10/N70.
- Downtime Impact: High-traffic areas (e.g., retail stores, schools) lose revenue or productivity when closed for manual cleaning—especially costly for large spaces where N70 excels.
Step 3: Quantify the Savings from Automation
Bersivac N10 and N70 deliver measurable savings through efficiency and performance, directly reducing your bottom-line costs:
- Labor Savings
N10: Alleviates 80% of floor cleaning tasks, letting staff focus on high-value work (e.g., restroom sanitization). With a cleaning efficiency of 756 ㎡/hour (3.5-hour battery life for scrubbing), it replaces 1 full-time cleaner for small spaces (e.g., restaurants, office hallways).
N70: Cleans 2,040 ㎡/hour (4-hour battery life) with fully autonomous path planning—equivalent to 3–4 manual cleaners. For large facilities (airports, warehouses), it eliminates the need for overtime or additional staff.
- Efficiency & Resource Savings
Reduced Consumables: N10’s 4-in-1 system (sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, mopping) and N70’s cylindrical brush (sweeps + scrubs simultaneously) cut detergent use by up to 30%. N70’s 70L clean water tank also reduces refills, saving 1–2 hours/day of staff time.
- Extended Floor Lifespan: Both robots use controlled pressure (N10: 39.6g/cm² roller brush pressure; N70: 27kg brush pressure) to avoid floor damage, delaying costly replacements (e.g., $5–10/sq ft for commercial flooring) by 2–3 years.
Step 4: Factor in Intangible Benefits
While harder to quantify, these benefits from N10 and N70 drive long-term ROI and operational value:
Improved Cleaning Quality:
N10 Compact floor scrubber for warehouses and retail stores: 5 line-lasers + edge sensors for "0cm edge cleaning" (critical for narrow aisles in cafes).
N70 Large industrial floor cleaning robot : 360° depth camera + LiDAR for no-miss coverage—ideal for healthcare facilities or schools needing strict hygiene.
Enhanced Safety:
Both models have electronic anti-collision strips (trigger emergency stops on contact) and Sustainability: N10/N70’s low energy/water use aligns with green initiatives, potentially qualifying for tax incentives. N70’s rotational molding also reduces plastic waste vs. disposable cleaning tools.
Scalability: Add multiple N10s for multi-floor offices (with optional elevator control) or pair N70 with N10s for mixed-space facilities (e.g., a mall with large halls + small kiosks).
Step 5: Calculate the ROI (with Bersi N10&N70 Robotic cleaners Examples)
Use this formula to compute ROI, with real-world scenarios for N10 and N70:
ROI (%) = [(Total Annual Savings - Annual Robot Costs) / Initial Investment] x 100
Example 1: N10 for a 1,500 ㎡ Restaurant
Initial Investment: $15,000 (N10 + basic accessories)
Annual Robot Costs: $2,000 (maintenance + electricity)
Annual Savings: $30,000 (1 full-time cleaner’s wages + reduced water/chemical costs)
ROI: [($30,000 - $2,000) / $15,000] x 100 = 187%
Payback period: ~6 months
Example 2: N70 for a 10,000 ㎡ Warehouse
Initial Investment: $45,000 (N70 with charging station)
Annual Robot Costs: $3,500 (maintenance + electricity)
Annual Savings: $120,000 (3 full-time cleaners’ wages + avoided downtime)
ROI: [($120,000 - $3,500) / $45,000] x 100 = 259%
Payback period: ~4.5 months
Why Choose Bersi’s N10 & N70?
Bersi’s floor cleaning robots are engineered to maximize your ROI with tailored solutions for every space:
N10 Commercial Intelligent Robot: The market’s lightest (26kg) compact robot, fitting under 50mm gaps (e.g., restaurant tables) and ideal for small-to-medium areas needing flexible cleaning.
N70 Autonomous Scrubber Dryer Robots: Designed for high-intensity industrial use, with the largest disk brush (51mm) and tank capacity (70L) to handle large spaces—plus expandable features (2025 planned security camera) for added value.
As a leading manufacturer of autonomous floor scrubber robots in China,we offer a full product range for different facility sizes and cleaning requirements.Ready to transform your cleaning operations and boost your bottom line? Contact our team today for a personalized ROI assessment tailored to your facility’s size and needs.
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Post time: Sep-19-2025