CA, USA

Fontana

Robotics rental, leasing, and data support in Fontana

Fontana Robotics Market

200M+ sq ft
Inland Empire warehouse and distribution space
UCR, Cal Poly Pomona
engineering programs within 30 miles
Amazon, UPS, FedEx, Target
major fulfillment centers in Fontana area
#1 US region
for logistics and warehouse construction growth

Fontana Robotics Ecosystem

Universities & Research Labs

UC Riverside — Robotics & Intelligent Systems (20 mi)

Research in robotic manipulation, autonomous vehicles, and agricultural robotics; growing engineering school

Cal Poly Pomona — College of Engineering (25 mi)

Applied engineering programs with industry focus; strong mechanical and manufacturing engineering

Chaffey College — Industrial Technology (Fontana adjacent)

Community college programs in welding automation, CNC, and industrial robotics operation

Key Companies & Industry

Amazon — Fontana Fulfillment Centers (ONT2, ONT6)

Multiple Amazon fulfillment centers in Fontana using Kiva/Sparrow robotic systems for picking, sorting, and packing

Target — Fontana Distribution Center

Regional distribution hub with automated sorting and conveyor systems

UPS — Ontario/Fontana Hub

Major UPS sorting facility with automated package handling robotics

Niagara Bottling — Fontana HQ

Beverage manufacturer with high-speed automated bottling and palletizing lines

Robotics Verticals in Fontana

Warehouse & Fulfillment Robotics

Fontana is the center of the Inland Empire's logistics boom. Amazon alone operates multiple fulfillment centers. SVRC provides mobile platforms, picking robots, and automation evaluation hardware for warehouse operators.

Distribution & Sorting Automation

FedEx, UPS, and Target run major sorting facilities in the area. Robotic sorting, conveyor integration, and automated loading/unloading are growing needs.

Manufacturing Automation

Fontana's manufacturing sector — from Niagara Bottling to steel processing — uses collaborative robots for repetitive tasks. SVRC supports cobot evaluation and pilot programs.

Last-Mile Delivery

The Inland Empire's role as a distribution hub makes it a testing ground for last-mile delivery robots and autonomous delivery vehicles.

Local Research Highlights

Research from Fontana-area institutions shaping the next generation of robotics.

UC Riverside — Autonomous Systems Lab

Research on mobile robot navigation, multi-robot coordination, and autonomous systems for agricultural and logistics applications.

Cal Poly Pomona — Robotics & Automation Lab

Applied research on industrial robot integration, automated manufacturing cells, and cobot safety.

Amazon Robotics — Inland Empire R&D

Ongoing development and testing of warehouse robotics systems at scale in Fontana facilities.

Robotics Events near Fontana

Inland Empire Logistics Conference (Annual)

Regional logistics and supply chain conference with growing automation and robotics programming.

MODEX / ProMat (Alternating years, various US locations)

Material handling and logistics automation trade show; strong Inland Empire industry attendance.

UCR Engineering Expo (Annual)

Student and faculty showcase of robotics and automation research.

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\u20133 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 \u2014 including trained operators, annotation, and training-ready HDF5 datasets. See our Data Services.

How We Operate in Fontana

SVRC ships to Fontana from our Mountain View, CA headquarters via overnight ground freight (5-6 hours). Same-day air courier available for urgent needs. Standard California domestic logistics. We support warehouse operator procurement processes and can coordinate with facility receiving docks for large equipment deliveries.

  • Robot leasing and rental \u2014 Fast access to robotic arms, mobile manipulators, and humanoid-ready systems
  • Data collection services \u2014 Teleoperation, annotation, and learning-ready dataset production
  • Pilot deployment support \u2014 Site planning, safety readiness, and rollout playbooks
  • Operator enablement \u2014 Training for internal teams before and during pilot launches
  • Maintenance workflows \u2014 Repair and reliability support aligned with local operations

Fontana is the logistics capital of the West Coast. SVRC provides the robotics hardware.

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

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