From AstraZeneca labs in Cambridge to Nissan Sunderland — flexible robot leasing from GBP 1,800/month. Made Smarter eligible.
Key industries driving robotics adoption
AstraZeneca (Cambridge), GSK (Stevenage), Roche. High-throughput lab automation, drug discovery cobots, pharmaceutical packaging robots. UK's fastest-growing robotics vertical.
CMR Surgical Versius — UK-designed surgical robot deployed in 30+ countries. NHS robotic surgery programs. Orthopaedic, cardiac, and urological procedures.
Post-Brexit labor shortages drive automated harvesting: soft fruit picking (Dogtooth, Fieldwork), vertical farming (LettUs Grow, Jones Food), food processing line automation.
North Sea oil/gas inspection robots, offshore wind turbine maintenance drones. BP, Shell, SSE Renewables — ROV/AUV deployment for subsea infrastructure.
End-to-end robotics solutions for enterprises, research labs, and institutions
Flexible rental programs for research, development & deployment. Access humanoid robots, cobots & quadrupeds with full technical support.
Get Pilot QuoteProfessional teleoperation & annotation. Build high-quality manipulation and locomotion training datasets for your AI models.
Request QuoteCollaborative research with leading universities & institutions. Joint grants, shared labs, and technology transfer programs.
Explore ProgramsHands-on robotics training for engineers, researchers & students. Certification programs and workshop series.
View CoursesPublic sector support for robotics deployment
BEIS-funded programme helping SME manufacturers adopt industrial digital technologies including robotics. Grants up to £20,000, leadership programmes, and digital roadmapping.
Learn more →UK Research and Innovation funds robotics through EPSRC and InnovateUK. National Robotarium (Edinburgh), Bristol Robotics Laboratory, Oxford Robotics Institute all UKRI-supported.
Learn more →High Value Manufacturing Catapult — 7 centres across the UK providing robotics integration support for manufacturers. MTC (Coventry), AMRC (Sheffield), NCC (Bristol).
Learn more →Competitive R&D grants for robotics innovation. Up to £2M for collaborative R&D projects. Quarterly competitions.
Learn more →UKRI £36M programme funding robots for hazardous environments — nuclear, offshore, space, and disaster response.
Learn more →Grants, Case Studies & ROI for UK Manufacturers 2026
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Leading institutions advancing robotics locally
Autonomous vehicles, mobile manipulation, robot learning. Home of Oxford Dynamic Robot Systems Group.
Visit →Surgical robotics, medical imaging, micro-robotics. World-leading centre for robotic and AI surgery research.
Visit →Soft robotics, biologically-inspired robots, human-robot interaction. Largest co-located robotics lab in the UK.
Visit →Versius surgical robot — minimal access surgery. Deployed in NHS hospitals, EU, Asia. $3B+ valuation.
Visit →World's most advanced grocery fulfilment robotics. Smart Platform licensed to Kroger, Coles, Aeon, and others globally.
Visit →CMR Surgical · Ocado Technology · Shadow Robot Company · Tharsus · Automata · Karakuri
Common questions about robotics services in United Kingdom
We offer end-to-end robot leasing from GBP 1,800/month. Includes UKCA-compliant robot delivery, on-site installation, operator training, and UK-based support engineers. Deployment in 1–3 weeks. Lease terms from 1 month to 5 years. Made Smarter grant contributions can offset initial costs for eligible SMEs.
Yes — since January 2025, UKCA marking is mandatory for robots placed on the GB market. All robots in our UK catalog carry UKCA marking and comply with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations. We provide full conformity documentation.
Made Smarter grants (up to £20,000) can contribute towards initial robotics integration costs including technology assessments, proof-of-concept trials, and first deployment. We are a registered Made Smarter technology provider and assist with application processes.
Yes — we are registered on the NHS Supply Chain framework and understand NHS procurement timelines. Our medical/surgical robotics offerings meet NHS Digital clinical safety (DCB0129) and data protection standards.
All robots imported to the UK clear through our bonded warehouse in Dartford. We handle HMRC customs declarations, UKCA certification (not CE for GB market), and Rules of Origin documentation. No additional burden on the client for import compliance.
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