Kinova
Automation Machinery ManufacturingQuebec, Canada201-500 Employees
Kinova is a global robotics company based in Boisbriand, Quebec, founded in 2006. It operates within the automation machinery manufacturing sector. The company began with a mission to assist people with upper-body limitations through assistive robotics and subsequently expanded its product line to support researchers, medical professionals, governments, businesses, and educational institutions through strategic partnerships. Its offerings are pursued across industries such as agrifood, healthcare, security, nuclear, hazmat, and advanced manufacturing, where the technology is intended to help professionals reach their innovation goals. Kinova positions itself as a leader in professional robotics, and in 2025 announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop intelligent medical robots for healthcare settings. The company's global orientation and partnerships enable it to serve a diverse customer base and extend its reach beyond its original assistive robotics focus.