Colombia

Medellin

Robotics rental, leasing, and data support in Medellin

Medellin Robotics Market

Latin America's innovation city
winner of Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
Ruta N tech district
Colombia's largest innovation hub with 400+ tech companies
EAFIT, UPB, U. de Antioquia
top engineering universities
EPM, Grupo Argos, Grupo Sura
major conglomerates investing in automation

Medellin Robotics Ecosystem

Universities & Research Labs

Universidad EAFIT — Robotics Lab

Colombia's leading applied robotics research; manipulation, locomotion, and AI; published at ICRA, IROS, and CoRL; direct industry partnerships

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)

Mechatronics and automation engineering; strong robotics competition programs including RoboCup; applied manufacturing research

Universidad de Antioquia

Colombia's largest public university outside Bogota; electronic and biomedical engineering with medical robotics research

Key Companies & Industry

Ruta N (Medellin Innovation District)

400+ technology companies co-located in Medellin's innovation district; AI, IoT, and robotics startups with municipal support

EPM (Empresas Publicas de Medellin)

Colombia's largest utility company; deploying inspection robots and drones for power grid, water, and gas infrastructure monitoring

Grupo Argos (Cementos Argos)

Cement and infrastructure conglomerate; robotic inspection, process automation, and construction robotics investment

Grupo Nutresa (Medellin HQ)

Latin America's largest food company headquarters; automated packaging, palletizing, and quality systems across multiple facilities

Robotics Verticals in Medellin

Utility & Infrastructure Robotics

EPM deploys inspection robots across power, water, and gas networks. SVRC rents quadrupeds, mobile platforms, and inspection arms for utility infrastructure applications.

Tech Startup & AI Hardware

Ruta N's 400+ tech companies include AI startups building embodied systems. SVRC provides robot platforms for AI research, data collection, and product development.

Construction & Cement Automation

Grupo Argos and Conconcreto invest in construction robotics and cement plant automation. SVRC rents mobile robots and arms for construction site applications.

Food Processing & Packaging

Grupo Nutresa, Noel, and Zenith automate food packaging and quality inspection. SVRC provides food-grade cobots and vision systems.

Local Research Highlights

Research from Medellin's institutions shaping the next generation of robotics.

EAFIT — Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab

Research on manipulation learning, legged locomotion, and medical robotics; Colombia's most internationally published robotics group; partnerships with EPM and Ruta N startups.

UPB — Mechatronics Research Group (GIM)

Research on industrial automation, mobile robotics, and RoboCup competition platforms; active in Colombian robotics competitions.

U. de Antioquia — Biomedical Engineering

Research on rehabilitation robotics, prosthetics, and medical automation; partnerships with Medellin hospitals.

Robotics Events in Medellin

Colombia Fintech & Innovation (Annual)

Medellin-hosted fintech and technology conference with robotics and AI tracks.

Ruta N Demo Day (Quarterly)

Innovation district startup showcases with hardware and robotics presentations.

EAFIT Robotics Symposium (Annual)

University-hosted international robotics symposium with industry and academic speakers.

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 101Research Arm$800$640
UR3e CobotCollaborative Arm$1,200$960
UR5e CobotCollaborative Arm$1,500$1,200
Unitree G1Humanoid Robot$2,500$2,000
Unitree Go2Quadruped Robot$900$720
Teleoperation KitData 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 Medellin

SVRC ships to Medellin with full customs documentation. Transit 7-10 business days from California. USD invoicing available. Medellin's Ruta N ecosystem, world-class universities, and corporate headquarters make it Colombia's top destination for robotics innovation.

  • 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

Medellin is Latin America's innovation city. SVRC is your robotics partner.

Contact us at contact@roboticscenter.ai for robotics rental scope, timeline, and pricing in Medellin.

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