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Robot-as-a-service model expands with hospital helpers, humanoid dancers, and home assistants
July 13, 2026 at 02:25 PM
Robotics companies increasingly offer their machines for rent or subscription, making them affordable for hospitals, factories, and households.
- Diligent Robotics rents its Moxi hospital robot on a service basis that includes maintenance and software updates, says COO Todd Brugger.
- 1X plans to ship its home helper robot NEO later this year for $499 per month, says vice president Dar Sleeper.
- Chicago-based Formic operates a fleet of over 250 industrial robots on a flat monthly payment model, according to chief revenue officer Shawn Fitzgerald.
- Shanghai's Agibot says its humanoids are available for rent in 17 countries, including the UK.