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John Nagle |
Initial budget estimates
These estimates are based on the assumption that we build up two autonomous vehicles from the start.
This doesn't cover everything. My working assumption is that about 2/3 of costs are estimatable at this point, and I'm budgeting accordingly.
| Capital items | |||
|
Item
|
Low
estimate
|
High
estimate
|
Notes
|
| Vehicle | |||
| Polaris Ranger (2 ea) w/accessories |
$24,000
|
$30,000
|
Base vehicle is $10,000 ea. |
| Eaton VORAD radar system (2 ea) |
$5,000
|
$20,000
|
$10,000 each is list; we should get a break on that. |
| Vehicle actuation |
$10,000
|
$50,000
|
High estimate is EMC list price for 2 vehicles. |
| QNX development licenses (3 ea) |
$0
|
$15,000
|
We're asking QNX for no-cost licenses. |
| Inertial system |
$6000
|
$32,000
|
Low is Crossbow, high is UNC system w/support |
| Laser rangerfinders |
???
|
???
|
Development item |
| Vehicle computers |
$6000
|
$16,000
|
High estimate is Panasonic ruggedized laptops 2 per veh. |
| Misc. vehicle electronics |
$5000 |
$10,000 |
|
| Support equipment | |||
| Support computers |
$5000
|
$10,000
|
??? needs work |
| Trailer for vehicle |
$1,000
|
$1,500
|
High estimate is new price |
| Office furn. and equip. |
$500
|
$2000
|
Huge used glut in Silicon Valley right now. |
| Misc. tools and equipment |
$5,000
|
$10,000
|
Somewhat arbitrary. |
| Operating expenses | |||
|
Item
|
Low
estimate
|
High
estimate
|
Notes
|
| Workspace | |||
| Rent |
$500
|
$3,000
|
Low is 1000sf @0.50/sf; high is 1500sf @2.00/sf. |
| Utilities |
$400
|
$800
|
California energy costs are very high right now |
| Insurance |
???
|
Obtaining bids | |
| Outsourced services | |||
|
Item
|
Low
estimate
|
High
estimate
|
Notes
|
| Support at the competition | |||
| Hotel, transportation, etc. |
???
|
???
|
Visit scenic Barstow, California |
| Paid R&D and fabrication | |||
|
$0
|
???
|
We may have to pay for some services. | |
| Automotive-related | |||
| Repairs |
$1000
|
$5000
|
Repairs, etc. |