Robot Leasing

Access production-ready hardware without full upfront commitment

Flexible short-term and long-term robot leasing for pilots, evaluation programs, temporary capacity, and deployment ramp-up.

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Why lease

Move faster before you decide to buy

Robotics teams need flexibility to validate a use case, run a pilot, scale up for a project, or avoid a large upfront capital decision. Our leasing program gives you access to the same hardware we stock, with a lower-risk path into real operations.

This works especially well for labs, startups, and enterprise teams that want real hardware access now while keeping room to change platform choices later.

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Pilot

Research and validation

Use real hardware to validate task fit, workflow design, and data collection plans before committing to purchase.

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Scale

Deployment ramp-up

Add capacity for short-term projects, field pilots, or production trials without heavy procurement delay.

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Flexibility

Terms that match the project

Choose shorter windows for demos and pilots or longer terms for multi-quarter programs and ongoing evaluation.

Support

Operational add-ons available

Add maintenance, calibration, firmware updates, training, and lease-to-own support depending on how much help you need.

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Benefits

Why teams choose leasing

  • Lower upfront costSpread payments over time with flexible terms instead of a large capital outlay.
  • Try before you buyValidate the application before committing to a permanent hardware purchase.
  • Scale as neededAdd units for short-term projects or reduce capacity when the project ends.
  • Stay currentUpgrade into newer hardware at the end of the lease cycle if your requirements change.
  • Support optionsAdd maintenance, repair, calibration, and firmware coverage when needed.
Lease Pricing

Starting Prices

All leases include setup support, documentation, and platform access. Purchase option available.

Robotic Arm

OpenArm

$450/month

3-month minimum. Includes 8-DOF arm, documentation, and platform access.

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Mobile Manipulator

W1 Mobile Manipulator

$1,200/month

3-month minimum. Includes mobile base, manipulator arm, setup support, and platform access.

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Humanoid

Booster K1 / Unitree G1

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Humanoid platforms available on custom terms. Includes setup, training, and ongoing support.

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Why lease?

Why lease instead of buy?

  • ✓ Validate before committing $20K+ to hardware. Run a real pilot on production-grade equipment and confirm fit before a capital purchase.
  • ✓ Maintenance and support included — no surprise repair costs. Covered failures are handled by SVRC. You focus on your research or deployment, not hardware logistics.
  • ✓ Upgrade to newer platforms mid-program as they become available. The robotics hardware landscape moves fast. Leasing keeps your options open instead of locking you into last year's platform.
Available platforms

Hardware commonly available for leasing

  • OpenArmData-centric robotic arm for manipulation and learning workflows.
  • Mobile AlohaMobile manipulator for bimanual and teleoperation-heavy tasks.
  • W1 Mobile ManipulatorFearless Robotics platform for mobile manipulation programs.
  • Booster K1 HumanoidHumanoid platform for applied research and pilot programs.
  • Unitree Go2Quadruped platform for mobility and locomotion evaluation.
Logistics

Palo Alto pickup and national shipping

Same-day pickup is available for local teams in Palo Alto. For longer leases and broader programs, we can ship nationwide and coordinate setup support.

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