Kinova Explained

Kinova
Type:Privately held
Area Served:Worldwide
Key People:Charles Deguire, Louis-Joseph L'Écuyer
Industry:Robotics
Products:Service robots, Commercial robots
Homepage:kinovarobotics.com
Foundation:2006
Location:Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada

Kinova is a Canadian technology company that manufactures service robotics platforms and applications for personal assistance.[1] [2] [3] The company is headquartered in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada.[4]

History

In 2006, Charles Deguire and Louis-Joseph L'Écuyer founded Kinova as an independent manufacturer of robotic devices.[5] [6] Deguire's uncle was an inventor who created a manipulator for his wheelchair, which became the basis for the company to create the robotic arms.[7] By 2009, Kinova had introduced a robotic arm that could fit onto any standard wheelchair and allow users to feed themselves.[8] [9]

From 2016 to 2018, Kinova expanded its operations, opening offices in Germany and China.[10] [11] In 2017, Kinova announced that it had raised $25 million in funding backed by investors KTB Network, BDC Venture Capital, Fonds Manufacturier Québécois and Foxconn Technology Group.[12] [13] [14] Later in the year, the company collaborated and partnered with McGill University to increase their collaborative research involving medical, surgical and assistive robotics.[15]

Products

Kinova produces the Jaco Assistive robotic arm, a six-axis robotic manipulator arm with a two- or three-finger hand to improve the life of people with mobility issues.[16] [17] [18]

Kinova also provides accessories such as arm grippers, actuators and controllers.[19] [20]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TC Makers: Kinova Robotics Gives The Disabled A Helping Hand. TechCrunch. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  2. Web site: Kinova secures $25M in funding to accelerate growth. Manufacturing AUTOMATION. en-gb. 2019-01-12.
  3. Web site: Kinova Names Clearpath North American Distributor of JACO Robot Arm. 2013-07-09. Robotics Business Review. 2019-01-12.
  4. Web site: Робот-помощник JACO2 DOF-S от Kinova Robotics. Robohunter. robo-hunter.com. ru. 2019-01-12.
  5. Web site: Empowering People Through Robotics: In convo with Charles Deguire of Kinova. 2017-05-16. SEE Change Magazine. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  6. Web site: Charles Deguire. Canada Business Network. en. 2019-01-12.
  7. Web site: Kinova Robotics Wants Jaco to Keep Changing Lives for the Better. en. 2019-01-12.
  8. Web site: Startup Spotlight: Kinova Creating Robot Arms That Improve Lives. Boucher. Francois. 26 February 2013. IEEE Spectrum.
  9. Web site: ‘Jaco’ robotic arm aims to give independence back to people with disabilities Globalnews.ca. 2016-05-05. globalnews.ca. en. 2019-01-12.
  10. Web site: KINOVA Robotics Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Chinese Tech Firm. Muhoro. Nicholas. 31 March 2017. sanvada.com.
  11. Web site: Montreal robotics firm Kinova signs China distribution deal. 2017-03-29. Canadian Manufacturing. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  12. Web site: Kinova Robotics raises $25 million for expansion plans. 2017-10-09. Robotics & Automation News. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  13. Web site: Kinova Robotics raises $20m for product, market expansion. 2017-09-28. The Robot Report. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  14. Web site: Kinova secures significant funding to invest in accelerating company growth and innovation Markets Insider. GmbH. finanzen net. markets.businessinsider.com. 2019-01-12.
  15. Web site: McGill partners with KINOVA to foster innovation in robotics : Med e-News. en. 2019-01-12.
  16. Web site: SMA Patients' Lives Getting Better with Kinova's Jaco Robot. 2017-10-20. SMA News Today. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  17. Web site: Shoutout to Kinova Robotics. SMA News Today Forums. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  18. Web site: Service Robots Use Flat Motors to Provide Reliable, Safe Motion. Group. Techbriefs Media. www.techbriefs.com. en. 2019-01-12.
  19. Web site: Kinova Robotics. RobotGlobe. en-US. 2019-01-12.
  20. Web site: Kinova® can increase production capacity by acquiring robotic manufacturing equipment. Regions. Canada Economic Development for Quebec. 2017-09-14. gcnws. 2019-01-12.

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