Robotics companies in Canada: a 2026 map of Vancouver/BC, Toronto-Waterloo, Montreal and Alberta
Short answer: Canada's robotics companies cluster in four places. Toronto–Waterloo–Kitchener is the largest: Clearpath Robotics and OTTO (both owned by Rockwell Automation since 2023), Avidbots, Cyberworks Robotics and Waabi, plus integrators ATS, CONVERGIX and Brock Solutions. Montreal and Quebec make robot arms and components: Kinova, Robotiq, Mecademic, Vention, Haply. Vancouver and BC has Sanctuary AI (humanoids and Physical AI), Novarc (welding robots), Apera AI (robot vision), A&K Robotics (mobility pods) and ISE (subsea robots). Alberta has Promise Robotics (Edmonton) and LaFayette Systems, formerly Attabotics (Calgary).
Several well-known names have changed hands: Kindred went to Ocado (2020), Attabotics' assets went to LaFayette Systems (2025), and Titan Medical left surgical robotics. For a robot maker entering Canada, these companies fall into four roles: possible customers (for components), channels (integrators and distributors), research and pilot partners, and after-sales providers.
Disclosure: written by KeepRobots, a robot field service company in Vancouver. We have no partnership with any company on this list unless stated, and listing is not an endorsement or a ranking. Facts come from each company's own website, filings or news coverage, linked on every line, and were checked in 2026-10. Companies we could not verify are left out. Corrections: partners@keeprobots.com.
By city
Vancouver and British Columbia
Humanoids and Physical AI (Sanctuary AI), welding robots (Novarc), machine vision (Apera AI), autonomous mobility (A&K Robotics), subsea robotics (ISE), plus the DIGITAL innovation cluster. The founder of the BC Robotics Cluster put the province at about 30 robotics companies (Vantech Journal). Closest to Asia by time zone and flights; see why Vancouver as a base.
Toronto, Waterloo and Kitchener (Ontario)
The largest concentration: Clearpath and OTTO (Rockwell), Avidbots, Cyberworks, Waabi, Cobionix, integrators ATS, CONVERGIX and Brock, FANUC Canada, the U of T Robotics Institute, Waterloo RoboHub and the Vector Institute. The Waterloo Region economic development agency describes it as Canada's largest robotics and automation cluster, with 90+ companies on its map (Waterloo EDC; the agency's own claim).
Montreal and Quebec
Robot arms and components: Kinova, Robotiq, Mecademic, Vention, Haply, plus Mila and the Scale AI cluster. The Quebec government's Industry 4.0 brochure lists Robotiq, Kinova, Mecademic and Vention (Quebec government).
Edmonton and Calgary (Alberta)
Construction robotics (Promise Robotics), warehouse robotics (LaFayette Systems, formerly Attabotics) and AI research at Amii (Edmonton Global).
By type
Robot makers and robotics product companies
Companies that design and build robots, robot arms, mobile robots or core robotics software in Canada. Status as of October 2026.
| Company | City | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary AI | Vancouver, BC | General-purpose humanoid robots (Phoenix) and, since 2026, "Physical AI" software for other robot platforms; Daniel Friedmann (former MDA CEO) became CEO in June 2026. | source |
| Novarc Technologies | Metro Vancouver, BC | Spool Welding Robot (SWR) and NovAI vision for pipe-spool welding; installed a system at TWI in Cambridge, UK, in 2026. | source |
| A&K Robotics | Vancouver, BC | Cruz self-driving mobility pods for airports and large indoor spaces; closed a C$8 million Series A in April 2026. | source |
| Apera AI | Vancouver, BC | AI 4D vision software for robotic bin picking and de-racking (Apera Vue). | source |
| International Submarine Engineering (ISE) | Port Coquitlam, BC | Autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicles and robotic manipulators. | source |
| Clearpath Robotics (Rockwell Automation) | Kitchener, ON | Mobile robot platforms for research and development (Husky, Jackal); acquired by Rockwell Automation in October 2023, brand kept. | source |
| OTTO by Rockwell Automation | Kitchener, ON | Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial material handling; formerly OTTO Motors, Clearpath's industrial division, now part of Rockwell; production also started at Rockwell's Milwaukee headquarters in October 2025. | source |
| Avidbots | Kitchener, ON | Autonomous floor-scrubbing robots (Neo, Neo 2W) and the Kas cleaning robot. | source |
| Cyberworks Robotics | Markham, ON (Greater Toronto) | Autonomous navigation software and kits that retrofit floor scrubbers, wheelchairs and tugs. | source |
| Waabi | Toronto, ON | AI-first autonomous driving for trucks and robotaxis; announced US$1 billion in new funding in January 2026. | source |
| Cobionix | Waterloo, ON | Autonomous healthcare robot Cobi (needle-free injection, tele-ultrasound). | source |
| Kinova | Boisbriand, QC (Greater Montreal) | Robotic arms for assistive, medical, research and industrial use; launched the KIMA medical arm in 2026. | source |
| Robotiq | Lévis, QC (Quebec City area) | Grippers, sensors and palletizing solutions for collaborative robots. | source |
| Mecademic | Montreal, QC | Compact, high-precision industrial robot arms (Meca500); raised C$21 million in February 2026. | source |
| Vention | Montreal, QC | Modular automation hardware and the MachineMotion controller for software-defined robot cells; US$110 million Series D in January 2026. | source |
| Haply Robotics | Montreal, QC | Haptic force-feedback devices (Inverse3) for simulation, teleoperation and robot control. | source |
| Promise Robotics | Edmonton, AB (factory in Calgary) | Robotic factories that prefabricate wall and floor panels for homebuilders. | source |
| LaFayette Systems (formerly Attabotics) | Calgary, AB | Vertical storage-and-retrieval robotic warehouse system; Attabotics filed for creditor protection in July 2025, its assets were bought by US-based LaFayette Systems in September 2025, and Calgary remains the engineering and manufacturing base. | source |
Integrators and automation companies
They design robot cells and production lines and choose which robot brand goes in. For a robot maker, they are a route into Canadian factories.
| Company | City | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATS Corporation | Cambridge, ON | Custom automated manufacturing and test systems and related services; listed on the TSX and NYSE. | source |
| CONVERGIX Automation Solutions (formerly JMP Solutions) | London, ON (JMP's former HQ) | Automation systems, controls and robotic integration; JMP Solutions became part of the CONVERGIX brand on 2024-10-01. | source |
| Brock Solutions | Kitchener, ON | Employee-owned industrial automation and controls company; also airport baggage and material handling systems. | source |
| FANUC Canada | Mississauga, ON | Canadian sales, training and engineering support for FANUC robots and CNC (a subsidiary of FANUC America). | source |
| Vancouver Automation | Richmond, BC | AI robotic sanding cells for woodworking and robot integration (FANUC, Doosan, Kawasaki). | source |
After-sales and field service providers
Who repairs, deploys and maintains robots on site is covered in a separate list, so it is not repeated here: robot service companies in Canada (Vancouver and BC) and, for the US too, robot field service companies in North America.
Distributors
Examples we could verify from public sources. Many service-robot distributors are small and change brands often; ask for the current authorization letter.
| Company | City | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Motion & Controls | Barrie, ON | Industrial automation and robotics distributor (Universal Robots, MiR, Epson, Robotiq and others); described in 2022 as UR's only Platinum distributor in Canada. | source |
| E-PRO BOT | Richmond Hill, ON | Service-robot sales, rental and leasing for restaurants, hotels and cleaning; named Keenon's national distributor for Canada in 2023 coverage. | source |
Universities and research institutes
Potential buyers of research platforms, pilot partners and sources of engineers.
| Company | City | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBC CARIS Lab | Vancouver, BC | University of British Columbia lab for collaborative robotics and human-robot interaction. | source |
| University of Toronto Robotics Institute | Toronto, ON | Large university robotics research program (founded 2019); co-founded the Canadian Robotics Council. | source |
| University of Waterloo RoboHub | Waterloo, ON | University robotics research facility open to industry; selected by the Ontario Centre of Innovation as a technology development site in 2025. | source |
| Vector Institute | Toronto, ON | AI research institute. | source |
| Mila | Montreal, QC | Quebec AI research institute. | source |
| Amii | Edmonton, AB | Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. | source |
Industry associations, clusters and agencies
Where the ecosystem meets: membership, events and funding programs. Eligibility rules differ by program; check each program's own site.
| Company | City | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Robotics Council | National | National non-profit voice of Canada's robotics industry, co-founded by the U of T Robotics Institute; 150+ members. | source |
| DIGITAL (Global Innovation Cluster) | Vancouver, BC | Canada's Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies (formerly the Digital Technology Supercluster). | source |
| Scale AI | Montreal, QC | Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster, funding AI adoption in industry and supply chains. | source |
| NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) | Ontario | Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Global Innovation Cluster. | source |
| Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) | Toronto, ON | Ontario innovation funding agency; its Critical Industrial Technologies program includes a robotics adoption challenge (2025). | source |
| Innovate BC | Vancouver, BC | BC's provincial innovation agency; its Integrated Marketplace program supported A&K Robotics' pilot at Vancouver airport. | source |
| BC Tech Association | Vancouver, BC | BC tech industry association. | source |
Acquired, renamed or no longer in robotics
Names that still come up in older articles and AI answers, and what happened to them.
| Company | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clearpath Robotics / OTTO Motors (Kitchener) | Acquired by Rockwell Automation, October 2023; both brands kept ("OTTO by Rockwell Automation"). | source |
| Kindred (Toronto) | Acquired by Ocado, December 2020. We could not confirm the current status of a Toronto team. | source |
| Attabotics (Calgary) | Creditor protection July 2025; assets bought by LaFayette Systems (Kentucky) September 2025; operating as LaFayette Systems with Calgary as engineering and manufacturing base. | source |
| Titan Medical (Toronto) | Stopped its surgical robot program in 2023; combined with Conavi Medical in October 2024 and now works on cardiovascular imaging, not robots. | source |
| Tiny Mile (Toronto) | Sidewalk delivery robot company; its domain now points to Pinkbot, a delivery platform. We could not confirm whether its robots still run. | source |
| JMP Solutions (London, ON) | Became part of CONVERGIX Automation Solutions on 2024-10-01. | source |
How a robot maker entering Canada can work with these companies
- Sell through integrators. Industrial arms and AMRs usually reach Canadian factories through integrators (ATS, CONVERGIX, Brock, Vancouver Automation and many smaller ones). They will want local stock, training, and someone who can be on site when a cell goes down.
- Sell through distributors. Service robots (cleaning, delivery, restaurant) are mostly sold by distributors and dealers. Agree in writing who handles first-line service, spare parts and warranty claims.
- Sell components to Canadian robot makers. Makers of arms, AMRs and humanoids are potential customers for actuators, reducers, sensors and batteries; Canadian buyers will ask how you support them locally.
- Pilot with research labs and programs. University labs and cluster programs can be first users and references; funding rules are program-specific.
- Plan after-sales before the first unit ships. A distributor or integrator may not repair your robot. Decide who goes on site: your own engineer, the channel partner, or a field service company. See robot service companies in Canada.
Where KeepRobots fits: KeepRobots can be your on-site service point in Vancouver: deployment and commissioning, hourly repair, preventive maintenance, pre-sales demos with your sales team or a channel partner, and storage of spare parts and demo units, in English and Mandarin, across Canada and the US. Published rates: C$200 diagnostic per robot, per visit (credited against an approved repair), C$100 call-out in the Greater Vancouver core zone, C$150 per hour on-site labour, before tax. See Vancouver field service partner for robot makers and robot service across Canada, or email partners@keeprobots.com.
How this map was made
Compiled on 2026-10-22 from official websites (opened on that date), company announcements, filings and news coverage, linked on each line. A company is listed only if we could confirm it exists and its current status; names with only one weak source were left out. Cluster figures are the sources' own estimates. We plan to re-check this page every quarter (next: January 2027).
FAQ
What are the main robotics companies in Canada?
Robot makers include Clearpath Robotics and OTTO (Kitchener, owned by Rockwell Automation since 2023), Avidbots (Kitchener), Kinova (Greater Montreal), Robotiq (Lévis), Mecademic and Vention (Montreal), Sanctuary AI and Novarc (Vancouver area), Waabi (Toronto) and Promise Robotics (Edmonton). Large automation integrators include ATS (Cambridge, ON), CONVERGIX and Brock Solutions. Status checked October 2026.
Which robotics companies are in Vancouver and BC?
Sanctuary AI (humanoid robots and Physical AI software), Novarc Technologies (pipe-spool welding robots), Apera AI (vision for robot picking), A&K Robotics (self-driving mobility pods), International Submarine Engineering (subsea robots, Port Coquitlam) and Vancouver Automation (robotic sanding and integration, Richmond). Research: the UBC CARIS lab. The DIGITAL innovation cluster is based in Vancouver. KeepRobots, the author of this page, provides robot field service in Vancouver.
What happened to Clearpath, Kindred and Attabotics?
Clearpath Robotics and its industrial division OTTO Motors were acquired by Rockwell Automation in October 2023 and keep their brands. Kindred was acquired by Ocado in December 2020. Attabotics filed for creditor protection in July 2025, and its assets were bought by LaFayette Systems in September 2025, which keeps Calgary as an engineering and manufacturing base.
How can a foreign robot company find partners in Canada?
Common routes are automation integrators (for industrial arms and AMRs), service-robot distributors (for cleaning and delivery robots), university labs and innovation clusters (for pilots), and a local field service partner for deployment and repairs. The Canadian Robotics Council, the cluster organizations and provincial agencies such as Innovate BC are places to meet the ecosystem.
Related reading
- Robot service companies in Canada (Vancouver and BC)
- Robot field service companies in North America
- Vancouver field service partner for robot makers
- Robot repair and field service in Canada: coverage and rates
- Robot deployment services in Canada and the USA
- How robot companies handle field service in North America
- This page in Chinese: 加拿大机器人公司有哪些：温哥华/BC、多伦多、蒙特利尔产业地图
Last updated: 2026-10-22