RaaS in Canada
Don't want to buy a $50,000+ robot outright? Lease one. The Robot-as-a-Service model lets you deploy humanoid robots with predictable monthly costs — maintenance, updates, and support included.
Breaking: Toyota deploys 7 Agility Digit robots via RaaS in Ontario
On February 19, 2026, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada began operating 7 Digit humanoid robots at their Woodstock, Ontario plant under Agility's RaaS model. Read the full story →
Robots as a Service (RaaS) is a subscription model where businesses lease humanoid robots instead of purchasing them outright. Think of it as the Netflix of robotics — you pay a monthly fee that covers everything: the hardware, software updates, maintenance, fleet management, and often on-site support.
The model has gained massive traction in 2026 because humanoid robot technology is evolving so rapidly that buying hardware risks immediate depreciation. By leasing, businesses can upgrade to newer models, scale deployments up or down, and convert a large capital expenditure into a predictable operating expense.
| Factor | Purchase | RaaS (Lease) |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | Full purchase price ($16K–$250K+) | First month's payment only |
| Monthly Cost | Maintenance only ($200–$1,200/mo) | All-inclusive ($500–$15K/mo) |
| Technology Risk | You own depreciating hardware | Provider upgrades hardware |
| Maintenance | Your responsibility | Included in subscription |
| Flexibility | Permanent commitment | Scale up/down at renewal |
| Accounting | Capital expenditure (CAPEX) | Operating expense (OPEX) |
| Ownership | Full ownership and control | No equity — return at end |
| Tax Treatment | CCA depreciation over years | Full deduction as expense |
Robot: Agility Digit / Digit V2
Custom enterprise pricing (est. $8K–$15K/month per unit)
Min. term: 12 months
💡 Toyota Woodstock deployment uses this exact model — 7 Digit robots on RaaS.
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Ideal For
Warehouse, logistics, manufacturing
Robot: 1X NEO
$499 USD/month (~$690 CAD/month)
Min. term: 12 months
💡 Most affordable RaaS option. Option to purchase at end of lease.
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Ideal For
Home assistance, elderly care, personal use
Robot: Sanctuary AI Phoenix / Phoenix Gen 2
Custom enterprise pricing (est. $5K–$10K/month)
Min. term: 6 months pilot, 12+ months deployment
💡 Canadian-made. No import duties. Carbon AI learns new tasks in 24 hours.
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Ideal For
Manufacturing, automotive, retail, healthcare
Contact us to discuss RaaS options tailored to your industry, use case, and budget.