Berkshire Grey
Berkshire Grey BGS Mobile
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$195,000
What problem does this solve?
High-volume warehouse operations.
Who is this for?
Enterprise operations teams with dedicated automation budgets and integration requirements.
BEST FOR
High-volume warehouse operations
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Mobile sorting robot that navigates warehouse floors autonomously, collecting and delivering items to packing stations with dynamic route optimization.
The Berkshire Grey BGS Mobile earns a RoboScore of 78.8/100, placing it in the solid tier for warehouse and logistics robots. At $195,000 it sits in the enterprise segment, making it a reasonable choice for teams where throughput and pick accuracy is the priority. Berkshire Grey delivers a competent platform at this price point. Integration with existing WMS is critical for ROI realization.
Large-scale operations with integration teams, fleet management capabilities, and multi-year deployment plans. If throughput and pick accuracy is your primary decision criterion, the Berkshire Grey BGS Mobile deserves a place on your shortlist.
Small operations without dedicated integration resources or where payback period exceeds 3 years. If your requirements center on a different set of capabilities, compare alternatives in the warehouse category before committing.
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Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
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Intelligence
| Navigation | LiDAR + vision |
Other
| Speed | 2 m/s |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Battery | 12 hr runtime |
| Payload | 30 kg |
| Charging | 30 min fast charge |
The Real Cost of Ownership
Purchase price is only 40-60% of the true cost. Here's the full picture.
Purchase Costs
MSRP
$195,000
CURRENT
$195,000
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$195,000
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
24mo
3-year net ROI
54%
5-year savings
$305,000
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
Contact Vendor
Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the Berkshire Grey BGS Mobile, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$195,000
Est. Annual Maintenance
Est. $29,250–$39,000/year (15–20%)
5-Year Total
Requires pricing data
Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
Berkshire Grey
Founded
EST. 2013(13 years)
Funding
Undisclosed
Employees
Undisclosed
HQ
US
Vendor Health Score
Health score pending verification
Certifications data being verified. Contact manufacturer for compliance documentation.
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