Pricing & ROI
Transparent prices. Clear maths. Demonstrable ROI.
Security robots are not a cost centre. They are an investment with measurable return, and a payback period no other security concept matches.
Price overview
Three configuration classes. Clearly stated entry prices.
Security robot
From €78,000 net
Sensor scope, paintwork, optional modules
Stationary video tower
From €8,900 net
Height, camera fit-out, sensors
Mobile video tower
From €25,000 net
Chassis, battery or solar option, fit-out
All prices stated are net ex works. Transport, commissioning and optional service contracts are quoted separately.
Video tower — rent or buy
From €12 per day. Or from €8,900 to buy.
Two routes to 24/7 protection — both direct from the factory in Filderstadt, both ready in minutes, with no groundworks.
Rent
from €12 / day
Delivery, set-up and support included. Ideal for project-based terms — construction site, event, interim. No tied-up capital, fully deductible as an operating expense.
Buy
from €8,900 net
Base configuration direct from the factory in Filderstadt. Full transfer of ownership, immediate depreciation. From roughly four to five months on site it is usually cheaper than renting.
Included in the base configuration from €8,900
- 2× PTZ camera 4K, 360° pan
- Thermal imaging — person detection in complete darkness
- 120 dB speaker — active live deterrence
- Telescopic mast up to 6 metres
- 50 W LED floodlight (IP66)
- 230 V mains, optional battery & solar operation
- Live monitoring, recording, alarm forwarding
ROI calculation
The honest maths: robot vs. guard.
| Line item | Security guard (1 FTE) | Security robot |
|---|---|---|
| Gross wages | €32,000 to €42,000 / year | , |
| Employer social contributions (approx. 25%) | €8,000 to €10,500 / year | , |
| Holiday cover / floaters | €5,000 to €8,000 / year | , |
| Turnover & recruitment | €3,000 to €6,000 / year | , |
| Absenteeism / sick leave | €4,000 to €7,000 / year | , |
| Total cost per year | €52,000 to €73,500 | €6,000 to €12,000 (maintenance & service) |
| Capital expenditure | , | €78,000 to €120,000 (one-off) |
| Payback | , | 14 to 20 months |
| Break-even over 5 years | €260,000 to €367,500 | €110,000 to €180,000 |
Savings over five years against a single replaced full-time guard post: €150,000 to €187,500. The robot covers 24 hours; a guard on single-shift cover only eight.
The direct comparison
Video tower vs. guard service vs. fixed CCTV.
| Criterion | Video tower | Guard service | Fixed CCTV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | from €12 / day or from €8,900 to buy | €4,000 – €6,000 / month | €8,000 – €15,000 + running costs |
| Ready to deploy | in minutes, no groundworks | days (staff planning) | days (fixed installation) |
| Deterrence | active, 120 dB live challenge | active, but one location | passive (recording only) |
| Night vision | thermal, complete darkness | limited | weak |
| Relocatable | yes, in minutes | n/a | no |
| Gaps | none — 24/7 without fatigue | shifts, illness, breaks | blind spots |
Financing options
Three routes to commissioning.
Outright purchase
Direct purchase with immediate depreciation (low-value asset rules or standard AfA schedule). Full transfer of ownership on payment. No recurring capital cost.
Leasing
Monthly lease instalments in place of a single payment. Fully deductible as an operating expense. Off balance sheet under operating lease. Terms from 36 to 60 months.
Instalment purchase
Ownership transfers on completion of payment. Flexible terms, no third-party credit check.
Service contracts
Optional, but priced clearly from day one.
Frequently asked
Price, rent, payback — answered briefly.
What does a video surveillance tower cost at BOSWAU + KNAUER?
The video tower is available to rent from €12 per day (including delivery, set-up and support) or to buy from €8,900 net. The base configuration comprises 2× PTZ 4K cameras, thermal imaging, 120 dB live deterrence, a 6-metre mast and a 50 W floodlight. An autonomous security robot starts at €78,000 net.
Rent or buy — which is worth it?
For project-based terms such as construction sites or events, renting from €12/day is the most flexible option with no tied-up capital. From a deployment of roughly four to five months, buying from €8,900 is usually the more economical choice. Both models are fully tax-deductible.
How quickly does the investment pay back?
Against a single full-time guard post (€52,000 – €73,500 per year), a security robot typically pays back within 14 to 20 months. On construction projects, a video tower pays for itself against a guard service from roughly five months.
Is the technology KRITIS- and NIS2-ready?
Yes. All systems are built for KRITIS environments, NIS2-compliant and delivered with audit-proof, GDPR-compliant logging. Made in Germany, direct from the factory in Filderstadt, with factory acceptance.
From price to product
What sits behind the price.
Security robots & video towers in detail
Sensors, connectivity, weather resistance. The complete technical specifications.
The market explains the price
Skills shortage, NIS2, insurance requirements. Why €78,000 is not a premium price today.
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