Robotiq Inc. was founded in 2008 by Samuel Bouchard, Vincent Duchaîne, and Jean-Philippe Jobin as a spin-off from Laval University robotics research, with its global headquarters located in Lévis, Quebec. The company develops and manufactures plug-and-play end-of-arm tooling, sensors, software, and application kits designed specifically for collaborative robots.
Operating under Lean Robotics principles, Robotiq provides manufacturers with standardized hardware and software solutions that eliminate integration friction on cobot lines. Its products are deployed across more than 40 countries via a global network of robotics partners and distributors.