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Berkshire Grey

Berkshire Grey RSS-2000

[WRH]· 2025
81.1

ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS

Performance22%
Reliability20%
Ease of Use15%
Intelligence15%
Vendor Reliability10%
Value9%
Ecosystem7%
Safety5%
Design4%

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$580,000

What problem does this solve?

High-volume warehouse operations.

Who is this for?

Enterprise operations teams with dedicated automation budgets and integration requirements.

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BEST FOR

High-volume warehouse operations

AVOID IF

Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist

PAYBACK

TBD

COMPLEXITY

TBD

High-throughput robotic shuttle sortation processing 2,000 items per hour across 100 destinations with predictive load balancing.

The Berkshire Grey RSS-2000 earns a RoboScore of 81.1/100, placing it in the strong tier for warehouse and logistics robots. At $580,000 it sits in the premium enterprise segment, making it worth serious consideration for teams where throughput and pick accuracy is the priority. Berkshire Grey delivers a highly capable platform at this price point. Integration with existing WMS is critical for ROI realization.

Organizations with strategic automation mandates, dedicated robotics teams, and capital budgets above $500K. If throughput and pick accuracy is your primary decision criterion, the Berkshire Grey RSS-2000 deserves a place on your shortlist.

Any operation without a clear, validated ROI model showing payback within 24 months. If your requirements center on a different set of capabilities, compare alternatives in the warehouse category before committing.

Performance
8725%
Reliability
8320%
Ease of Use
7215%
Intelligence
9215%
Value
6410%
Ecosystem
758%
Safety
845%
Design
782%

Physical

Footprint20x12 m

Intelligence

Visionmulti-camera AI array

Other

Power28 kW
Payload15 kg per item
Throughput2,000 items/hr
Destinations100

The Real Cost of Ownership

Purchase price is only 40-60% of the true cost. Here's the full picture.

Purchase Costs

MSRP

$580,000

CURRENT

$580,000

Operating Costs (Annual)

MAINTENANCE LOW

MAINTENANCE HIGH

5-Year Summary

$580,000

Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance

2
$25/hr
1
$580,000

Monthly savings

$8,333

Payback period

~6yr

3-year net ROI

-48%

5-year savings

-$80,000

IntervalTaskEst. Cost
DailyVisual inspection & debris removal
WeeklySensor calibration check & log review
MonthlyLubrication, belt/chain tension check$50–150
6-MonthFull mechanical inspection & software update$500–2,000
AnnualComprehensive overhaul & recalibration$2,000–10,000

Service Details

Warranty:Contact Vendor
Support:Contact Vendor
Response:Contact Vendor
Spare Parts:Contact Vendor

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 RSS-2000, ask the vendor these critical questions:

  1. 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
  2. 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
  3. 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
  4. 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
  5. 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?

... and 15 more critical questions

81.1/ 100
Performance
8725%
Reliability
8320%
Ease of Use
7215%
Intelligence
9215%
Value
6410%
Ecosystem
758%
Safety
845%
Design
782%

Purchase Price

$580,000

Est. Annual Maintenance

Est. $87,000–$116,000/year (15–20%)

5-Year Total

Requires pricing data

Cost per Shift

Cost per Hour

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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How much does the Berkshire Grey RSS-2000 cost?
The Berkshire Grey RSS-2000 is currently priced at $580,000. Total cost of ownership including maintenance, integration, and training is typically 1.5-2.5x the purchase price over 5 years.
What certification do I need to operate the Berkshire Grey RSS-2000?
Operators should hold at minimum an RCO Foundation (Level 1) certification. For programming and integration work, RCO Specialist (Level 2) is recommended.
How long does it take to deploy the Berkshire Grey RSS-2000?
Deployment timelines for Warehouse & Logistics robots typically range from 2-12 weeks depending on facility complexity and integration requirements.
Should I buy, lease, or hire the Berkshire Grey RSS-2000?
Buy if you plan to use it for 3+ years at high utilization. Lease (typically $16,111/month) if you want flexibility and upgrades. Hire through RoboWork if you need it for a project or pilot — no capital expenditure required.
How does the Berkshire Grey RSS-2000 compare to alternatives?
With a RoboScore of 81.1/100, the Berkshire Grey RSS-2000 scores in the top tier for Warehouse & Logistics. Use our comparison tool to evaluate it against up to 2 other robots across all 8 scoring dimensions.