Canada

Quebec City

Robotics rental, leasing, and data support in Quebec City

Quebec City Robotics Market

C$800M+
Quebec optics and photonics industry revenue
Laval University, INO, CERVO
optics and neuroscience robotics research
Desjardins, Thales, INO
major tech and defense employers
UNESCO Heritage + Tech Hub
growing technology sector in Canada's oldest city

Quebec City Robotics Ecosystem

Universities & Research Labs

Laval University — Robotics Lab

Research on mobile robotics, mechanism design, and haptic interfaces; one of Quebec's strongest robotics programs

Laval — NSERC Industrial Chair in Robotics

Federally funded research program on industrial robot applications; partnerships with Quebec manufacturers

Cegep Limoilou / Cegep Garneau

Technical programs in industrial automation and instrumentation; training workforce for Quebec City's manufacturing and tech sectors

Key Companies & Industry

INO (Institut National d'Optique)

world-class optics research institute developing LiDAR, vision systems, and optical sensors used in robot perception

Thales Canada (Quebec City)

defense electronics and simulation systems with autonomous vehicle and drone technology programs

Desjardins (HQ, Levis/Quebec City)

Canada's largest cooperative financial group investing in fintech automation, RPA, and data center robotics

ABB (Quebec City)

industrial automation and robotics division with Quebec City service and engineering operations

Robotics Verticals in Quebec City

Optics & Robot Vision

Quebec City's INO and Laval University form a world-class optics cluster. LiDAR, structured light, and multispectral sensors developed here power robot perception systems globally. SVRC provides platforms for sensor integration testing.

Defense & Simulation Robotics

Thales Canada and local defense contractors develop autonomous systems and simulation tools. SVRC ships to Quebec City defense facilities with appropriate documentation.

Manufacturing Automation

Quebec City's manufacturing base uses ABB and other robotic systems for assembly, welding, and quality inspection. SVRC provides evaluation platforms for manufacturers upgrading automation.

Financial Services Automation

Desjardins' technology center drives demand for RPA, document handling robots, and data center management automation.

Local Research Highlights

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

Laval — Haptic Interfaces for Teleoperation

Research on force-feedback devices enabling operators to feel what remote robots touch; applicable to surgical teleoperation and space robotics.

INO — Next-Generation LiDAR for Robotics

Development of solid-state LiDAR and 3D imaging systems for autonomous robot navigation in indoor and outdoor environments.

Laval NSERC Chair — Industrial Robot Calibration

Research on improving the accuracy of industrial robots through advanced calibration techniques; directly applicable to Quebec's aerospace and automotive manufacturers.

Robotics Events in Quebec City

Quebec City Tech Conference (Annual)

Regional technology event covering AI, optics, and automation in Quebec's capital.

PHOTONS (Quebec Photonics Conference, Annual)

International optics conference where Quebec City researchers present robot vision and sensing innovations.

Laval Engineering Open House (Annual)

Robotics lab tours and student project demonstrations at Laval University.

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 Quebec City

SVRC ships to Quebec City with full Canadian customs documentation (CUSMA/USMCA compliance, bilingual English/French documentation). Transit from our Massachusetts facility is 2-3 business days. We invoice in CAD and accept Laval University and federal/provincial purchase orders. Quebec QST + GST applies.

  • 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

Quebec City leads in optics and robot perception. SVRC provides the robotic platforms.

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

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