Automation ROI Calculator
Calculate payback period and return on investment from labor savings, throughput gains, and total system cost for automation projects.
Inputs
$
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$
hrs
years
Results
Payback Period
0.5 years
ROI
1,220%
Net Annual Savings$339,400.00
Annual Labor Savings$280,000.00
Total Investment$180,000.00
NPV (8% discount)$1,587,042.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter total system cost ($) including robot hardware, safety equipment, and peripheral devices.
- Set installation and commissioning cost and annual maintenance budget.
- Enter the labor cost per hour and number of workers the automation will replace.
- Set annual operating hours (typically 4,000–8,000 for single to dual-shift operations).
- Review payback period, ROI (%), net annual savings, and total investment to justify the project.
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