Deploy robots without the capital expenditure. SVRC provides pay-per-use access to arms, quadrupeds, and humanoids — fully maintained, with data flowing into your analytics platform.
Why RaaS?
Eliminate $25K-$150K upfront robot purchases. Pay only for what you use, scale on demand, and let SVRC handle maintenance — while every deployment generates training data through the Fearless Platform.
The Model
What Is Robotics as a Service?
Robotics as a Service (RaaS) replaces the traditional buy-and-maintain model with a subscription. Instead of spending $25,000-$150,000 upfront on a robot, you pay a predictable daily or monthly fee that covers the hardware, setup, maintenance, software updates, and support. When your needs change, you scale up, swap platforms, or return the equipment.
SVRC pioneered RaaS for the research and enterprise robotics space from our Mountain View lab. Every robot deployed through the program connects to the Fearless Platform, which captures teleoperation episodes, sensor data, and operational metrics — giving you a continuous stream of training data alongside operational output.
Pricing
RaaS Pricing Tiers
Event Rental
$2,500 - $4,500 /day
Short-term robot deployment for demos, trade shows, corporate events, and film production.
Humanoids and quadrupeds available
On-site operator included
Setup and teardown handled by SVRC
Custom programming for your event
Multi-day discounts available
Monthly Lease
$1,200 - $8,500 /mo
Ideal for pilots, research sprints, and operational deployments lasting 1-12 months.
Arms from $1,200/mo, quadrupeds from $3,500/mo
Humanoids from $6,000/mo
Fearless Platform access included
Remote support and maintenance
Lease-to-own option available
10% off quarterly, 20% off annual
Enterprise
Custom
Multi-robot fleet deployment with dedicated support, SLAs, and custom integration.
Fleet pricing for 3+ robots
Dedicated account manager
Custom SLA and uptime guarantees
On-site maintenance available
API integration with your systems
Priority access to new platforms
Fleet
Available Robots
SVRC maintains a fleet of research-grade and commercial robots available through the RaaS program. All platforms ship from our Mountain View facility with full documentation and setup support.
OpenArm -- one of many arms available through RaaSRobotic Arms
OpenArm, UR3e/UR5e/UR10e, UFACTORY xArm, Dobot CR5, AgileX Piper, JAKA Zu series. From $1,200/mo. Ideal for manipulation research, pick-and-place, and assembly tasks.
Browse arms in store →
Unitree Go2 quadruped -- available for daily or monthly leaseQuadrupeds
Unitree Go2, B2, and B2-W. From $2,500/day or $3,500/mo. Suited for inspection, outdoor patrol, and mobile research.
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Unitree G1 humanoid -- ideal for events and researchHumanoids
Unitree G1 and H1. From $4,500/day or $6,000/mo. For event activations, human-robot interaction research, and whole-body manipulation studies.
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Applications
RaaS Use Cases
Warehouse Pilot
Test robotic picking and packing in your actual facility for 30-90 days before committing to a purchase. Measure throughput, error rates, and ROI with real operational data.
Event Activation
Deploy a humanoid or quadruped at your trade show booth, product launch, or corporate event. SVRC handles programming, operation, and logistics.
Research Sprint
Need a specific platform for a 3-month research project or paper deadline? Lease the hardware, collect your data, and return it when the project wraps.
Trade Show Demo
Showcase robotics capabilities at CES, ICRA, or industry conferences. Multi-day packages include transport, setup, and a trained operator.
Data
Platform Integration
Every robot deployed through SVRC's RaaS program connects to the Fearless Platform. This means your leased robots are not just operational tools — they are data-generating assets.
Teleoperation recording: Every operator session is captured as a replayable episode with joint states, camera feeds, and force-torque data.
Task metrics: Track cycle times, success rates, and throughput across shifts and operators.
Dataset export: Export collected data in LeRobot, Open X-Embodiment, or custom formats for model training.
Fleet dashboard: Monitor uptime, utilization, and maintenance status for all leased robots in one view.
Process
How It Works
Consultation — Tell us your use case, timeline, and budget. We recommend the right platform and tier.
Configuration — We prepare your robot with the end-effector, sensors, and software stack your application requires.
Deployment — Robot ships from Mountain View (1-2 weeks US delivery) or same-day pickup. Remote setup support included.
Operation — Run your pilot or project. Fearless Platform captures data automatically. SVRC handles maintenance.
Scale or Return — Extend the lease, add more robots, convert to purchase, or return the hardware. No lock-in.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
RaaS is an operational model where you pay to use robots on a daily, monthly, or annual basis instead of purchasing them outright. SVRC handles hardware provisioning, maintenance, software updates, and support while you focus on your core operations.
SVRC offers robotic arms (OpenArm, UR5e, xArm, Dobot CR series), quadrupeds (Unitree Go2, B2), and humanoids (Unitree G1, H1) through the RaaS program. See the full catalog at our store.
Event rentals start at $2,500/day. Monthly leases range from $1,200/mo for arms to $8,500/mo for humanoids. Enterprise fleet pricing is custom. All plans include setup support and platform access.
Yes. SVRC offers 30-day pilot programs so you can validate a robot in your own facility before signing a longer term. Pilot fees can be credited toward a subsequent lease.
Every RaaS deployment includes access to SVRC's Fearless Platform, which captures teleoperation episodes, sensor logs, and task metrics from your leased robots. Data is yours to use for training and analytics.
For short-term needs (under 12 months) or pilot programs, RaaS is significantly cheaper because you avoid the upfront capital expenditure, maintenance, and depreciation. For permanent deployments, lease-to-own options bridge the gap.
Yes. Monthly lease payments can be applied toward the purchase price of most platforms. Ask about lease-to-own terms when requesting a quote.
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