Kinova Inc. is a Canadian robotics manufacturer established in 2006 by Charles Deguire and Louis-Joseph L’Écuyer and headquartered in Boisbriand, Quebec. The company designs and manufactures lightweight robotic arms, collaborative robots, integrated actuators, and control software for industrial automation, advanced research, assistive technologies, and medical robotics.
Kinova exports roughly 96% of its systems outside Canada, maintaining an international footprint that includes offices in Germany and deployment across more than 40 countries. Its robots emphasize lightweight materials, modular architecture, human-safe operation, and embedded sensor suites.