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From Prototype to Pilot with Robot Leasing
How a robotics startup used RCSV leasing to launch pilot operations with lower upfront cost and faster deployment.
An early-stage team avoided large upfront purchases by using RCSV leasing and reached field pilot readiness in eight weeks.
Challenge
Need hardware now, no CAPEX headroom
The team needed mobile manipulation hardware for customer pilots, but procurement cycles and budget approvals created delays.
RCSV solution
- 30-day lease kickoffTwo platforms shipped with baseline setup and operator onboarding.
- Maintenance add-onRemote diagnostics and preventive checks included for pilot period.
- Upgrade checkpointHardware swap option at day 45 based on task outcomes.
Results in 8 weeks
- Pilot launch timeline: 12 weeks -> 8 weeks
- Upfront spend: reduced by 64%
- Downtime during pilot: below 3%
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