Kinova overview

Kinova is an important Canadian robotic-arm company known for lightweight manipulators used in research, assistive technology and professional service robotics. Its arms are widely used by universities, laboratories, mobile robot developers and assistive-technology programs because they are compact, human-safe and software-accessible.

Company fact	Detail
Founded	2006
Country	Canada
Address	4333 Boulevard de la Grande-Allee, Boisbriand, QC J7H 1M7
Employees	Approx. 200-500; public estimates vary
Specializes in	Lightweight robotic arms, assistive robotics, research manipulators and medical-adjacent robot arms
Products	Gen3, Gen3 lite, Jaco assistive arm, Link 6, grippers, Kortex API
Typical projects	Assistive robotic arms for wheelchair users, academic manipulation research, mobile robots, laboratory automation, service robotics and inspection platforms
Management and ownership	Kinova is a privately held Canadian company. Founder leadership includes Charles Deguire; ownership is private-company based with strategic and financial backers.

Website: www.kinovarobotics.com

Kinova review summary

Kinova is a Canadian maker of lightweight robot arms that began with a single purpose: giving people with limited arm movement more independence. Charles Deguire and Louis-Joseph L'Ecuyer founded it in 2006. This profile sets out its history, funding and products.

Verified key facts from the review

Fact	Detail
Company	Kinova
Founded	2006
Founders	Charles Deguire and Louis-Joseph L'Ecuyer
Headquarters	Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada
Best-known product	JACO assistive robot arm
Funding	USD 25 million announced in 2017
Stock listing	None; privately held
Chief Executive Officer	Charles Deguire