SCP-1172
Safe
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medium confidence
SCP-1172
Expected annual
$287K
One-time setup
$187K
Annual recurring
$284K
Personnel
4
First-year (one-time) setup is dominated by purchase and integration of a mobile manipulator and related equipment (~$187k); main recurring drivers are staff wages (robot operator + 24/7 security) and ongoing per-test operations, leading to annual costs of ~$284k.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $187K
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $284K/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$284K/yr
Normal uneventful year with routine testing and no major incidents.
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Minor Incident
$289K/yr
Single-site spill or separation event requiring response (evacuation, robot retrieval, medical observation, overtime).
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Public Exposure
$504K/yr
Containment compromise leading to public/media attention, legal action and activated PR/legal contingency.
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Personnel
4 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer / Maintenance (Robotic operator/technician) | 1 | [#7] One full-time robotic operator/technician (or equivalent cross-trained FTE) reflected in staff wages. |
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 3 | [#8] Three security FTEs to provide continuous 24/7 coverage as assumed in staff wage totals. |
Confidence Notes
Detailed analyst line items provide good direction on equipment and per-event costs, but many figures (testing frequency, staffing posture, contingency sizing, choice of robot platform) are ranges and require institutional policy choices, so overall confidence is medium.