Kolkata
Robotics rental, leasing, and data support in Kolkata
Kolkata Robotics Market
Kolkata Robotics Ecosystem
Universities & Research Labs
India's pioneer in robotics research; Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR affiliate), legged locomotion, surgical robotics, and autonomous systems. 2 hours from Kolkata by rail.
Strong robotics programme in Kolkata; research on mobile robots, soft robotics, and swarm intelligence with DRDO and DST funding
World-class pattern recognition and machine learning research; computer vision work applicable to robotic perception and inspection systems
Key Companies & Industry
Tata Consultancy Services' major Eastern India campus; growing AI and automation practice building RPA and embodied AI solutions
Headquartered in Kolkata; automating manufacturing and warehouse operations across Indian facilities with robotic material handling and quality inspection
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park incubates deep-tech startups including robotics and AI ventures; bridge between research and commercialisation
Eastern India's heavy industry belt (Haldia, Durgapur, Jamshedpur) drives demand for industrial robots, inspection drones, and automated welding systems
Robotics Verticals in Kolkata
Steel & Heavy Industry
The Kolkata-Jamshedpur-Durgapur industrial corridor includes SAIL, Tata Steel, and Haldia Petrochemicals. These operations need inspection robots, automated welding, and material handling automation. SVRC leases industrial platforms for pilot evaluation.
IT Services & Automation
Salt Lake and Rajarhat IT hubs host TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and Capgemini campuses. These companies are building robotic process automation and AI robotics divisions. SVRC provides hardware for physical AI research teams.
Port & Logistics Automation
Kolkata and Haldia ports handle Eastern India's trade. Container handling, warehouse automation, and last-mile delivery robotics are growth areas. SVRC provides AMR and manipulation platforms for logistics pilots.
Academic Research & Deep Tech
IIT Kharagpur and Jadavpur University produce top robotics researchers. IIM Calcutta Innovation Park nurtures deep-tech startups. SVRC supplies research arms and data collection platforms for university labs.
Local Research Highlights
Research from Eastern India's institutions shaping robotics innovation.
Development of minimally invasive surgical robots and tele-surgical systems. Collaborations with AIIMS and funded by DST for clinical translation.
Multi-agent coordination and swarm intelligence research; applications in search-and-rescue, environmental monitoring, and agricultural robotics.
Statistical pattern recognition, document analysis, and visual inspection algorithms applicable to manufacturing quality control and robotic perception.
Robotics Events in Kolkata
Kshitij — IIT Kharagpur Tech Fest (Annual, January)
Asia's largest techno-management festival with robotics competitions, autonomous vehicle challenges, and industry workshops.
CII Eastern Region Manufacturing Summit (Annual)
Industry summit focused on Eastern India manufacturing automation; robotics demonstrations and Industry 4.0 sessions.
Kolkata Robotics Meet (Annual, IIEST Shibpur)
Regional robotics conference bringing together researchers from Jadavpur, IIEST, and IIT KGP with industry partners.
Robot Leasing Prices
Starting rates for this location. Quarterly leases = 10% off. Annual = 20% off. All include delivery, setup documentation, and remote support.
| Robot | Type | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenArm 101 | Research Arm | $800 | $640 |
| UR3e Cobot | Collaborative Arm | $1,200 | $960 |
| UR5e Cobot | Collaborative Arm | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| Unitree G1 | Humanoid Robot | $2,500 | $2,000 |
| Unitree Go2 | Quadruped Robot | $900 | $720 |
| Teleoperation Kit | Data Collection | $1,800 | $1,440 |
Custom configurations and enterprise volume pricing available. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Common Questions
What is the minimum lease term?
Minimum lease term is 1 month. Quarterly leases (3+ months) receive a 10% discount, and annual leases receive a 20% discount off the monthly rate.
What's included in the lease?
All leases include: delivery and return shipping, setup documentation, remote technical support, and software updates. On-site setup and operator training available for enterprise contracts.
How quickly can I get a robot delivered?
Standard delivery is 2–3 business days from our California or Massachusetts facility. Expedited same-day or next-day delivery available for urgent needs (additional fee applies).
Can I purchase the robot after leasing?
Yes. SVRC offers lease-to-own arrangements. Lease payments can be credited toward purchase price on annual contracts. Contact us for lease-to-own pricing.
Do you offer data collection services alongside leasing?
Yes. SVRC provides robot leasing bundled with teleoperation data collection services — including trained operators, annotation, and training-ready HDF5 datasets. See our Data Services.
How We Operate in Kolkata
SVRC ships to Kolkata with full customs documentation including BIS compliance for India. Transit 6–9 business days from California. USD invoicing available. We support procurement through Indian university and corporate purchase order processes.
- Robot leasing and rental — Fast access to robotic arms, mobile manipulators, and humanoid-ready systems
- Data collection services — Teleoperation, annotation, and learning-ready dataset production
- Pilot deployment support — Site planning, safety readiness, and rollout playbooks
- Operator enablement — Training for internal teams before and during pilot launches
- Maintenance workflows — Repair and reliability support aligned with local operations
Kolkata is Eastern India's gateway to robotics. SVRC is your hardware partner.
Contact us at contact@roboticscenter.ai for robotics rental scope, timeline, and pricing in Kolkata.