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Rooting Robots in Autonomy
With a strong foundation in machine vision and robotics guidance, our award-winning team in Montreal brings over 25 years of experience. We specialize in developing autonomous robotic systems powered by AutonomyOS™, our proprietary AI platform that enables robots to work autonomously on “Lot-of-One” productions.
PHOTO MARTIN TREMBLAY, LA-PRESSE
- TIMELINE
Autonomous robots over the years
- 2005
Early Innovation
François’ team designed self-programming equipment that won United Technologies’ “Most Innovative Project” award. At Orus Integration, his company at the time, they developed and sold multiple 3D robot-guidance systems before being acquired in 2010 to build structural steel welding equipment.
- 2015
Delivering Systems That Transform Output
François Simard and Laurier Roy delivered an autonomous paint robot to Decoustic, a subsidiary of the French multinational Saint-Gobain. This project laid the early groundwork for a new manufacturing category, Autonomous Manufacturing, leveraging decades of experience and dozens of unique deployments to create the most versatile robotics platform for factory floors.
- 2016
Founding Omnirobotic
François and Laurier co-founded Omnirobotic, marking the beginning of a new era in robotic automation.
- 2018
Launch of OmniPainter
OmniPainter revolutionized robotic painting operations, providing manufacturers with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
- 2019
Introduction of AutonomyOS™
Powering a New Generation of Autonomous Systems Omnirobotic introduced AutonomyOS™, the world’s first operating system for autonomous manufacturing. Designed to give robots the ability to perceive shapes, plan motion, and adapt in real time, AutonomyOS™ enables machines to operate intelligently, without any programming.
- 2021
A Strategic Shift Toward Machine Building
In 2021, Omnirobotic made a pivotal shift from a software technology developer to a machine builder, using AutonomyOS™ as the foundation for its own line of autonomous manufacturing machines.
This strategic move allowed the company to design and build elaborate, high-performance robotic systems at record speed, gaining a significant edge in innovation and time-to-market.
- 2022
Scaling Up Innovation, Launch of the Panel Sanding Assistant (PSA-80 PRO)
Omnirobotic entered the market as a machine builder with the launch of the Panel Sanding Assistant, powered by AutonomyOS™. The machine was an instant success, early adopters across North America gained a strong market advantage by reducing cost per door while producing more, faster, and with superior quality.
- 2024
Expansion to a New Headquarters
Omnirobotic expanded its headquarters to a new 6,500-sq.-ft. (603.8-sq.-m) facility in Laval’s industrial district. This new space significantly increases production capacity, enabling the company to build up to 180 machines per year and meet the growing global demand for autonomous manufacturing solutions.
- Today
Shaping the Future of Autonomous Manufacturing
Today, Omnirobotic is redefining what it means to automate. With AutonomyOS™ at its core, the company is leading a new generation of intelligent machines that can see, understand, and adapt, bringing true autonomy to high-mix production environments.
Omnirobotic’s machines eliminate the complexity of traditional automation. They empower manufacturers of all sizes to produce more, with fewer constraints, solving the skilled labor shortage while setting new standards for quality and efficiency.
The Team Leading Omnirobotic
Meet the engineers, designers, and innovators driving the future of autonomous manufacturing.
Join the Omnirobotic Team
We’re building the future of autonomous manufacturing, and we’re looking for talented, passionate people to grow with us. Explore our open positions and be part of the innovation: