From manual to intelligent: comparison of operating costs of moxibustion clinics

In recent years, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, intelligent moxibustion robots have gradually entered the public eye, bringing new changes to the traditional moxibustion industry. Which operating model is better, traditional manual moxibustion or intelligent moxibustion robots? This article will conduct an in-depth comparative analysis of the two from the perspective of operating costs.

Initial investment cost

• Manual moxibustion hall: The initial investment is relatively low, mainly including store rent, decoration costs, moxibustion equipment procurement (moxa sticks, moxibustion boxes, etc.), personnel recruitment and training, etc. Among them, personnel costs are the largest expenditure item, and experienced moxibustion masters have higher salaries.

• Intelligent moxibustion robot: The initial investment is high, mainly reflected in the purchase cost of intelligent moxibustion robots. The price of an intelligent moxibustion robot ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan, depending on factors such as brand and function. In addition, store rent, decoration costs, equipment maintenance and other costs need to be considered.

Operating costs

Labor costs:

• Artificial moxibustion hall: Professional moxibustion masters need to be hired, and labor costs are continuous expenditures. As labor costs continue to rise, this part of the expenditure will gradually increase.

• Intelligent moxibustion robot: No need to hire a moxibustion therapist, only a small number of staff are needed to operate and maintain the machine, and the labor cost is greatly reduced.

Management cost:

• Manual moxibustion hall: More effort needs to be put into personnel management and service quality control, and the management cost cannot be controlled.

• Intelligent moxibustion robot: Management is relatively simple, mainly focusing on equipment maintenance and customer service, and the management cost is relatively low.

Other factors

• Service efficiency: Intelligent moxibustion robots can provide services to multiple customers at the same time, and the efficiency is much higher than manual moxibustion.

• Service standardization: Intelligent moxibustion robots can be operated according to preset programs, and the service is more standardized, avoiding individual differences caused by manual operation.

• Customer experience: Some customers may be more inclined to accept intelligent moxibustion services, and believe that intelligent moxibustion therapy can better propose precise moxibustion plans according to different physical conditions of customers.

Overall, intelligent moxibustion robots have obvious advantages in operating costs, especially in the context of rising labor costs, this advantage will be more prominent. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the reduction of costs, intelligent moxibustion robots are expected to be more widely used in the moxibustion industry. Traditional moxibustion clinics can consider using intelligent moxibustion robots as a supplement to improve service efficiency and standardization, while retaining manual services to meet the needs of different customers and achieve intelligent transformation and upgrading.