We are an interdisciplinary initiative at Queen’s University focused on combining Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Human-Machine Interaction to create future intelligent systems and robotic machines that enhance human productivity, safety, performance, and quality of life.

Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation is a global leader in unmanned vehicle robotics for research and development, and provides hardware, software, and services to enable mobile robotics product deployment and operation. Clearpath works with over 500 of the world’s most innovative brands in over 40 countries, serving markets that span mining, military, agriculture, aerospace, and academia. Clearpath was recognized as a Robotics Business Review’s RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2025 Winner. For more information, visit clearpathrobotics.com.

Since 2014, Avidbots has been designing, manufacturing, selling, servicing, and supporting autonomous cleaning robots that expand human potential, achieving many industry firsts along the way. Our groundbreaking fully autonomous floor scrubbing robots are widely deployed by the world’s leading facilities, including airports, warehouses, manufacturing sites, malls, universities, and other commercial spaces worldwide.

Today, Avidbots is rapidly expanding with a customer base in over a dozen countries across five continents. Avidbots headquarters is in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, with global offices in Chicago, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Colombia, South America.

Backed by top global venture capital firms including True Ventures, Next47, GGV Capital and Golden Ventures, Avidbots is proud to be a global leader in commercial cleaning robots.

CENGN, Canada's Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks, drives innovation and adoption of AI, IoT, and advanced networking technologies through our Living Labs and advanced networking infrastructure, technical expertise, talent development, and partner ecosystem. Through our services, we enable the digital transformation and competitiveness of the Canadian industry and the commercial growth of Canadian digital technology solutions. CENGN provides access to real end-user environments and the end-to-end testing services and expertise that accelerate validation, demonstration, commercialization, and adoption of digital innovation solutions across Canada and the globe.

InDro Robotics specializes in the development and deployment of innovative robotic and drone solutions for a wide range of applications. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, InDro is committed to modernizing industries through the power of unmanned systems.

They work closely with their clients to develop tailored solutions that address their specific needs and challenges. Their team of experts collaborates with their clients to understand their unique requirements, design and develop customized systems, and provide ongoing support and maintenance.

In addition to industrial partnerships, InDro collaborates with academic institutions, government agencies, and other industry leaders to explore new technologies and advance the state-of-the-art in robotics and drone applications.

MARI’s Autonomous Adaptable Robot System (AARS), pioneering 3D vision AI-driven robot path generation, facilitates rapid, no-code robot programming and complex surface trajectory planning capability. It breaks free from traditional teaching and offline programming constraints, enhancing the adaptability and intelligence of robots, improving user-friendliness, and achieving flexibility, convenience, and high efficiency. It empowers individuals to become proficient in robotic automation without needing advanced training or prior experience.

In partnership with the Canadian Robotics Council (CRC), the Research on Artificial Persons (RAP) lab from McMaster University is helping to develop the Canadian Robotics Case Study Library. We are here to connect with manufacturers, vendors, and buyers to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps. We are actively seeking Canadian robotics stories to help advance research into robotics adoption and support Canada's robotics industry.

Mitacs is a federally and provincially funded bilingual not-for-profit organization that makes innovation possible for more people in more places across Canada and around the world. We make investing in new knowledge easier through access to top researchers, flexible project plans, and co-investments in talent. We work closely with businesses, researchers, and governments to create new pathways to safer cities, better healthcare, improved products, a cleaner environment, and a more diverse and inclusive economy. We are dedicated to advancing collaborations between industry, academia, and government, and to nurturing international research networks between Canadian academic institutions and the world.

Real Life Robotics is a Canadian robotics and automation company helping organizations harness the full potential of their robots and connected devices. Our flagship platform, PASSENGER, is a hardware-agnostic orchestration system that unifies fleets of robots, IoT infrastructure, and automation technologies into one intuitive dashboard.

By delivering seamless integration, actionable insights, and scalable operations, we enable businesses and municipalities to simplify management, improve performance, and unlock lasting economic value from their automation investments.

The Acceleration Consortium (AC) at the University of Toronto is a global community of academia, government, and industry accelerating the design and discovery of a wide range of new materials and molecules, from renewable energy and consumer electronics to drugs.

Using self-driving laboratories, the AC leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, engineering and chemistry to dramatically reduce the time and cost of bringing these advanced materials to market—from an average of 20 years and $100 million to as little as 1 year and $1 million.

Denvr Dataworks AI Services Platform - Proprietary Next Generation Data Centers and Optimized AI Services. Designed, engineered, and purpose built for Hyperscale AI, Denvr is highly differentiated and uniquely capable of delivering Advanced Data Center Infrastructure and AI Services with unparalleled speed, efficiency, & performance. Providing AI services for the development and operation of AI is uniquely impactful, placing Denvr at the foundational heart of the profound technological advancements coming with the age of AI.

Cellula Robotics Ltd. is an international, privately owned, world-leading marine technology company focused on revolutionizing underwater security through advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) systems.

Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia with additional offices on the East Coast of Canada and the United States, Cellula employs over 80 dedicated professionals, including highly skilled engineers, designers, and technicians.

Cellula Robotics Ltd. is driven by a mission to redefine the paradigm of underwater security. By harnessing the potential of cutting-edge AUVs, we aim to change the way the world approaches subsea security. Driven by innovation and industry knowledge, we are committed to crafting sustainable solutions for the defense, mineral exploration, and energy sectors. Our hydrogen fuel cell-powered long-range AUVs address evolving demands, propelling us towards a greener future.

Our unyielding commitment to quality is evident through our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System that not only underscores our dedication to excellence but also reflects our ability to consistently surpass the expectations of our clients.

Kinova Robotics, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada, is a global leader in professional robotics. Initially focused on assistive technologies like robotic arms for individuals with limited mobility, Kinova has expanded its expertise to serve diverse markets. They design and manufacture innovative robotic solutions for various industries including healthcare (medical robotics), research and education, industrial automation, agrifood, defense, and hazardous material handling. Kinova is known for its human-centric approach, producing lightweight, precise, and collaborative robotic arms that enhance independence, productivity, and innovation.

We develop and build the world's smallest, most compact industrial robots. Our solutions are designed for maximum efficiency, even in extreme space limitations.