Applications
Where teams are already using robotics: education, labs, operations, and industry.
SVRC supports robotics deployment across six major application domains. Each vertical has distinct hardware requirements, regulatory context, and data collection needs. Explore the categories below to find the right starting point for your use case, or contact us for a guided consultation.
Warehouse Robotics
AMR fleets, robotic picking, conveyor automation, and fulfillment-center ROI. Learn the full landscape from vendors to deployment.
Read more →Logistics Automation
Warehouse picking, palletizing, kitting, and last-mile delivery automation with data-driven manipulation policies.
Read more →Agricultural Robots
Strawberry pickers, vineyard robots, crop monitoring drones, and precision farming automation across food production.
Read more →Construction Robots
Bricklaying, rebar tying, 3D-printed buildings, and jobsite automation — the state of robotics on construction sites.
Read more →Restaurant Robots
Kitchen prep, plating, fry stations, and cleaning support with measurable throughput goals and repeatable operating procedures.
Read more →Surgical Robots
da Vinci, Mako, and the next generation of soft-tissue surgical systems — market leaders and clinical evidence.
Read more →Lab Automation
Sample handling, pipetting, and analysis workflows that improve repeatability. FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance support.
Read more →More Industries & Verticals
Manufacturing, healthcare, hotels, education, home, semiconductor, energy, aviation — explore the full industry directory.
View industries →Hardware-to-Application Mapping
Choosing the right robot depends on your application domain. This mapping shows which SVRC hardware platforms are best suited for each vertical.
| Platform | Education | Lab Automation | Hospitality | Home | Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenArm 101 | Advanced courses | Plate handling, vial transfer | — | Tabletop tasks | Light assembly |
| DK1 | Research labs | Heavy labware, reagent bottles | — | — | Pick-and-place, kitting |
| Unitree G1 | Humanoid research | — | Service delivery | Full-home navigation | Mobile manipulation |
| Unitree Go2 | Locomotion courses | — | Patrol, delivery | Security, pet interaction | Inspection |
| Paxini GEN3 | Tactile research | Delicate sample handling | — | Fragile object handling | Quality inspection |
SVRC's Role in Every Vertical
Hardware Access
Purchase or lease robot platforms optimized for your application. We handle setup, calibration, and ongoing maintenance.
Data Collection
Our data services team collects task-specific demonstration data using teleoperation systems, then formats it for policy training.
Policy Training
GPU workstations and pre-configured training pipelines for ACT, Diffusion Policy, and RL approaches.
Deployment Support
From pilot design to production rollout, including safety compliance, operator training, and ongoing maintenance.
Additional Resources
What Is Lab Automation?
Practical guide covering lab automation systems, pilot scope, and rollout metrics for laboratory robotics programs.
Open guide →Robotics Glossary
30+ technical terms explained with practical context, from imitation learning to whole-body control.
Browse glossary →Research
SVRC research publications and technical reports across manipulation, locomotion, and perception.
View research →