Articles tagged with "Robotics and AI"

Montréal-based startup Mechasys has secured $23 million in Series A funding to amplify the production of its XR Projector, a laser projection device for construction sites. The investment, led by Idealist Capital with participation from Fondaction, will aid in scaling production, client onboarding, and further product development. Despite challenges from tariffs impacting profit margins, Mechasys plans to triple its workforce and expand its market internationally, with most revenue already coming from global sales. The company is committed to manufacturing in Canada and aims to improve construction efficiency worldwide with its innovative technology.

AtkinsRéalis has extended its partnership with Montreal-based Kinova for three more years, focusing on nuclear robotics. This decision follows successful demonstrations and deployments of Kinova’s robotic arms at various sites, including Sellafield in the UK. The partnership will aim to enhance and broaden the technology's capabilities for global use in handling hazardous materials. Both companies emphasize the integration of commercial technology into nuclear systems to advance remote operations.

A new demolition technique is being used for the first time in Quebec at the Trois-Rivières grain silos. It involves teleoperated machinery lifted by cranes, enhancing safety by eliminating the need for operators to work at high altitudes. This method, common in mining, also allows for continuous work as tool changes can be made without returning the machinery to ground level. The technique provides both safety benefits and time efficiency, attracting interest among industry professionals.

CM Labs Simulations, a Montreal-based company specializing in simulation-based training for construction and other sectors, has acquired AI Redefined (AIR) to strengthen its capabilities in real-time human-AI collaboration. This acquisition aligns with CM Labs' mission to enhance workforce development and its Vortex platform. The integration of AIR's AI technology will help CM Labs create adaptive, immersive learning environments. This move reflects CM Labs' commitment to transforming industry training through intelligent systems.