# Costs Structure of Deploying Autonomous Agents ## Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Our Time: Generating System Prompts and Custom Tools 3. Consultancy Fees 4. Model Inference Infrastructure 5. Deployment and Continual Maintenance 6. Output Metrics: Blogs Generation Rates --- ## 1. Introduction Autonomous agents are revolutionizing various industries, from self-driving cars to chatbots and customer service solutions. The prospect of automation and improved efficiency makes these agents attractive investments. However, like any other technological solution, deploying autonomous agents involves several cost elements that organizations need to consider carefully. This comprehensive guide aims to provide an exhaustive outline of the costs associated with deploying autonomous agents. --- ## 2. Our Time: Generating System Prompts and Custom Tools ### Description The deployment of autonomous agents often requires a substantial investment of time to develop system prompts and custom tools tailored to specific operational needs. ### Costs | Task | Time Required (Hours) | Cost per Hour ($) | Total Cost ($) | | ------------------------ | --------------------- | ----------------- | -------------- | | System Prompts Design | 50 | 100 | 5,000 | | Custom Tools Development | 100 | 100 | 10,000 | | **Total** | **150** | | **15,000** | --- ## 3. Consultancy Fees ### Description Consultation is often necessary for navigating the complexities of autonomous agents. This includes system assessment, customization, and other essential services. ### Costs | Service | Fees ($) | | -------------------- | --------- | | Initial Assessment | 5,000 | | System Customization | 7,000 | | Training | 3,000 | | **Total** | **15,000**| --- ## 4. Model Inference Infrastructure ### Description The hardware and software needed for the agent's functionality, known as the model inference infrastructure, form a significant part of the costs. ### Costs | Component | Cost ($) | | -------------------- | --------- | | Hardware | 10,000 | | Software Licenses | 2,000 | | Cloud Services | 3,000 | | **Total** | **15,000**| --- ## 5. Deployment and Continual Maintenance ### Description Once everything is in place, deploying the autonomous agents and their ongoing maintenance are the next major cost factors. ### Costs | Task | Monthly Cost ($) | Annual Cost ($) | | ------------------- | ---------------- | --------------- | | Deployment | 5,000 | 60,000 | | Ongoing Maintenance | 1,000 | 12,000 | | **Total** | **6,000** | **72,000** | --- ## 6. Output Metrics: Blogs Generation Rates ### Description To provide a sense of what an investment in autonomous agents can yield, we offer the following data regarding blogs that can be generated as an example of output. ### Blogs Generation Rates | Timeframe | Number of Blogs | |-----------|-----------------| | Per Day | 20 | | Per Week | 140 | | Per Month | 600 |