The Ultimate Guide to Robotics
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Robotics (Robots).
What to know about Robotics
Robotics explores the rapidly evolving field where machines are designed to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare, agriculture, and customer service. This tag delves into how robotic technologies are enhancing efficiency, safety, and innovation across diverse sectors.
Readers can discover stories on the integration of robots in everyday life, such as social robots aiding elder companionship, surgical robots improving medical procedures, and autonomous robots transforming logistics and industrial operations. The coverage also highlights emerging trends like AI-powered humanoid robots, robotic process automation (RPA), and advances in machine learning that enable robots to perceive and interact with their environments more naturally.
Additionally, the content addresses significant societal and ethical considerations, such as workforce impacts due to automation, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in robotic systems, and the collaborative potential between humans and robots in future workplaces. By following this tag, readers gain insight into the current breakthroughs, challenges, and future possibilities in robotics, offering a comprehensive view of how this technology continues to shape our world.
Canadian Robotics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Canada launches drone innovation hub in Mirabel, Que
The CAD $29.6 million project aims to speed drones and autonomous systems into military use while strengthening Quebec's aerospace base.
AWS Canada spotlights nine AI pioneers across sectors
AI use is spreading across Canadian business, with AWS Canada saying 65% now use it, mostly for routine workflow and content tasks.
BlackBerry posts fifth straight profitable quarter
Revenue growth and stronger cash generation helped BlackBerry extend its run of positive GAAP net income to five quarters.
BDO Canada launches cyber service for defence bidders
Companies bidding for defence work now face a new cyber compliance hurdle as Ottawa prepares to boost spending by more than AUD $81 billion.
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
Lütke, MacDonald: AI will create jobs in T.O we can't foresee
Toronto could soon see driverless vehicles on its streets as Uber pushes for federal rules and partners to launch them locally.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Robotics
Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents
Kyndryl warns AI adoption is outpacing workforce readiness
Secure Code Warrior launches AI adoption model for CISOs
Featured News
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
Lütke, MacDonald: AI will create jobs in T.O we can't foresee
Toronto could soon see driverless vehicles on its streets as Uber pushes for federal rules and partners to launch them locally.
Toronto researchers race to make autonomous cars snow-ready
Researchers say better data and sensors are needed before self-driving cars can cope with Toronto's snowy roads and lane-less winters.
Expert Columns
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Robotics News
Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.
Toronto researchers race to make autonomous cars snow-ready
Researchers say better data and sensors are needed before self-driving cars can cope with Toronto's snowy roads and lane-less winters.
NAV Canada report says drones to reshape low-level airspace
Canada’s air traffic system may need fresh investment as drone and air mobility flights are forecast to top 21 million by 2045.
Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
Data from the Artemis II mission could help shape safer moon voyages by letting Canadian researchers spot astronaut health risks in real time.
Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.
B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster
From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.
Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding
Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.
Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods
Lucas Hof wins Mitacs Innovation Award for advancing circular manufacturing methods, including 3D-printed recyclable shoes and textile recycling.
Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge
Ontario commits CAD $50 million to support manufacturers adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and 5G, boosting innovation and global competitiveness.
BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.
Hugging Face hit by AI agent intrusion in production
Autonomous AI agents breached internal systems and exposed limited datasets and credentials, prompting Hugging Face to urge users to rotate tokens.
Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.
NVIDIA expands Jetson Thor lineup with T3000 and T2000 AI
Developers building robots and edge AI systems get cheaper, lower-power options as Nvidia widens its Thor-based Jetson range for local inference.
Robbyant open-sources LingBot-World 2.0 for live video
The model can run for up to an hour at 720p and 60 frames per second, with real-time controls and multi-user interaction.
Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing
The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.
NVIDIA & Hugging Face add robotics tools to LeRobot
Developers could cut robot training and data-collection costs as the pair link models, teleoperation and shared workflows in one open-source library.
Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades
Most organisations must upgrade their systems to run agentic AI in production, as cloud costs, governance and energy use climb.
Dawnguard launches security platform & raises USD $6.3m
North American expansion is now being funded as the startup targets cloud risks introduced at the design stage, not after deployment.