Pune
Robotics rental, leasing, and data support in Pune
Pune Robotics Market
Pune Robotics Ecosystem
Universities & Research Labs
One of India's oldest engineering colleges; active robotics club, autonomous vehicle research, and industry partnerships with Tata Motors and Bharat Forge
India's premier automotive testing and R&D body in Pune; ADAS testing, autonomous vehicle certification, and connected vehicle research
IISER's computational sciences and IIT Bombay's Pune extension provide fundamental research in materials, control systems, and AI applicable to robotics
Key Companies & Industry
India's largest commercial vehicle maker; Pune ERC (Engineering Research Centre) develops autonomous driving, robotic assembly, and EV platforms with 10,000+ engineers
World's second-largest forging company; advanced robotic forging, CNC automation, and defence robotics through Kalyani Group ventures
India's leading process automation company; industrial IoT, steam engineering automation, and smart factory solutions for process industries
Major auto OEMs with highly automated Pune plants; robotic welding, painting, and assembly operations driving ongoing automation upgrades
Robotics Verticals in Pune
Automotive R&D & Manufacturing
Pune is India's automotive engineering capital. Tata Motors, Bajaj, Mercedes-Benz India, and Volkswagen India run R&D centres and plants. SVRC leases cobots and research arms for production line evaluation and ADAS development.
Defence & Aerospace
DRDO's ARDE and DIAT are based in Pune. Bharat Forge's Kalyani Group develops defence platforms including autonomous systems. SVRC provides manipulation and mobile robot platforms for defence R&D evaluation.
Process Automation & Industry 4.0
Forbes Marshall, Thermax, and Kirloskar are Pune-based process industry leaders adopting smart factory technologies. SVRC supports IoT-robotics integration pilots and collaborative automation deployments.
IT & Engineering Services
Pune's Hinjewadi IT Park hosts Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and Persistent Systems. These companies build digital twin, RPA, and AI-robotics solutions. SVRC provides hardware for physical AI development teams.
Local Research Highlights
Research from Pune's institutions driving India's manufacturing automation.
Pune Engineering Research Centre developing Level 3-4 autonomous driving for commercial vehicles. Robot-assisted manufacturing for EV platforms including Nexon EV and Punch EV.
India's national vehicle testing authority. ADAS validation, autonomous vehicle certification testing, and crash simulation robotics at their Pune facility.
Developing unmanned ground vehicles and autonomous artillery systems through Kalyani Group. Robotic forging cells producing precision defence components.
Robotics Events in Pune
ACMA Automechanika (Annual)
India's premier automotive components expo; factory robotics, automation systems, and Industry 4.0 solutions showcase.
COEP MindSpark (Annual Tech Fest)
COEP's annual tech festival with robotics competitions, autonomous vehicle challenges, and industry talks from Pune's engineering ecosystem.
Pune Manufacturing & Automation Expo (Annual)
Industrial automation, CNC, and robotics exhibition connecting Pune's manufacturing base with automation solution providers.
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 Pune
SVRC ships to Pune with full customs documentation including BIS compliance for India. Transit 6–9 business days from California. USD invoicing available. We support procurement through Indian corporate, DRDO, and university 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
Pune is India's engineering and automotive capital. SVRC is your hardware partner.
Contact us at contact@roboticscenter.ai for robotics rental scope, timeline, and pricing in Pune.