How to Lease a Robot for Your Business
Robot leasing lets companies access production-ready hardware without committing to a full purchase upfront. Whether you are validating a workflow, running a short-term pilot, or scaling capacity for a busy season, this guide covers everything you need to know.
What Is Robot Leasing and How Does It Work?
Robot leasing is a financing arrangement where a business pays a recurring monthly or quarterly fee to use a robotic system for a defined period, typically one to twelve months. At the end of the term you can return the robot, extend the lease, or convert to a purchase. SVRC's robot leasing program covers arms, mobile manipulators, and humanoid platforms from our Palo Alto facility.
Which Robots Are Available to Lease?
SVRC stocks a wide range of platforms for lease — from the OpenArm robotic arm to the W1 Mobile Manipulator and humanoid options like the Booster K1. The right choice depends on your use case: tabletop manipulation suits arms, while mobile and humanoid operations require wheeled or bipedal platforms. Browse the full hardware catalog to compare specs.
Short-Term vs Long-Term Leases
Short-term leases (1–3 months) are ideal for proof-of-concept work, trade show demos, and one-off data collection campaigns. Long-term leases (6–12 months) make sense for extended pilots, ongoing research programs, or when you want to evaluate a platform thoroughly before a capital purchase decision.
What to Expect During Setup and Onboarding
When your leased robot arrives, SVRC provides setup documentation, initial calibration guidance, and access to the data services platform. Most customers complete their first full demonstration within one day of receiving hardware. Support is available through the SVRC forum and direct engineering channels throughout the lease period.
Lease-to-Own Options and Upgrade Paths
If your pilot succeeds and you want to convert your lease into ownership, SVRC's lease-to-own terms let you apply a portion of prior monthly payments toward the purchase price. Hardware upgrade paths are also available mid-lease if a newer platform becomes relevant.
How to Get Started
Fill out a quote request on the Robot Leasing page, specify your use case, preferred platform, and desired term. The SVRC team responds within one business day. You can also contact a solutions engineer or visit the Palo Alto facility to see hardware in person.