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title: 🤖 Robotics Listed Among AI Priority Sectors, CRC Symposium & Member Updates
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Welcome to the June edition of The Canadian Roboticist! With robotics now officially named a national priority in Canada’s new AI strategy, our ecosystem's momentum is stronger than ever. Explore the latest updates from across the country. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

| View in browser With robotics now officially named a national priority in Canada’s new AI strategy, our ecosystem's momentum is stronger than ever. Welcome to this month’s digest of impactful updates from across the country! Have a story to share? If you have news, milestones, or events you’d like to see in a future newsletter edition, reach out to us at newsletter@roboticscouncil.ca.  Highlights Robotics Listed Among AI Priority Sectors It’s official! The Government of Canada has formally released Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All. We are thrilled to see Robotics named among the national priority sectors. Achieving national strategic alignment has always been the ultimate goal. Seeing years of collaboration alongside our incredible partners building momentum is a win for our entire ecosystem. We are actively reviewing the strategy details. Stay tuned for our official response. Read the official strategy details Watch the full official announcement here The 5th Annual CRC Symposium Registration & Call for Contributions is Now Open Registration is open for our most ambitious symposium yet! Early Bird tickets are available until June 24, 2026. We are also inviting the community to shape the agenda. If you have real-world robotics insights or breakthroughs to share, submit your ideas for our Case Study Lightning Talks or Breakout Sessions today.  Register Now Submit Your Proposal Maximize Your Impact with CRC Sponsorship Opportunities  CRC Symposium sponsors and exhibitors receive priority consideration during program development, alongside high-visibility branding throughout the event.  Explore our Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities CRC in Action CRC Kickstarted Discussion about Physical AI at Advance: Women in Manufacturing Breakfast    Our CEO, Hallie Siegel, opened the inaugural award event with a compelling keynote on why robotics is the "Physical AI" Canada can't ignore. She shared how advanced automation drives growth, builds competitiveness, and helps organizations navigate technological change. Read the Full Story Here Food for Thought Inside the CSA’s New Procurement Strategy (And What It Means for Robotics)   CSA President Lisa Campbell outlines a major shift toward agile contracting, faster mission iterations, and non-financial infrastructure partnerships. Plus, why the agency remains highly confident in massive, long-term demand for Canadian space robotics amid global sector shakeups. Read more Member Updates Horizon Legacy and ABB complete Canada’s first neighbourhood built with onsite robotics   Facing a growing shortage of skilled labour to build the millions of new homes Canada needs, Horizon Legacy turns to automation to bridge the gap. In partnership with ABB Robotics, the company deployed an onsite robotic system to construct multiple homes on-site in Gananoque, Ontario. Completed with minimal delays, the project marks a significant breakthrough in automated construction. Read more Novarc and Hanwha Ocean sign MoU to advance AI-powered shipbuilding and welding automation   The MoU is significant as a proposed strategic research collaboration framework that connects Hanwha Ocean with Novarc’s expertise in welding automation and AI-enabled manufacturing technologies for advanced shipbuilding applications. Under the MoU, the two companies will work together to collaborate on the development of AI-powered manufacturing processes designed to enhance production efficiency and precision within the maritime sector. Read more CENGN Partners with CNIMI and Ericsson to Open Advanced Private 5G Manufacturing Lab    The lab will provide access to cutting-edge infrastructure, expert support, and a real-world testing environment that enables the validation of Canadian innovation, promoting homegrown commercial success and driving Canadian manufacturing technology adoption globally. Read more Reliable Robotic Hardware in the Age of Physical AI: What Really Matters - Kinova Webinar   Reliable robotic hardware is the core of every successful Physical AI application, but what truly matters when deploying systems in real-world environments? In this webinar, experts from Kinova and Bota Systems dive into the hardware considerations required to build robust, scalable, and future-ready robotic platforms. Watch the full webinar recording here Cellula and DRDC/RDDC Advance Long-Endurance AUV Development Through Sustained Collaboration   This multi-year partnership recently achieved a massive milestone with a fully submerged endurance demonstration by Cellula’s hydrogen fuel cell-powered Envoy AUV. In a recent demonstration, the vehicle remained fully submerged on mission for 385 hours and covered 2,023 km, shattering its published performance specifications. Far from a simple straight-line test, the mission included over 4,000 demanding maneuvers, proving the vehicle's incredible readiness for practical, high-stakes subsea operations. Read more Congratulations to Professor Timothy Barfoot on his Appointment as Director of UTIAS!    Timothy Barfoot, one of Canada's leading robotics experts and head of the Autonomous Space Robotics Lab (ASRL)—a member lab of the Canadian Robotics Council—has been appointed Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). Read the Full Appointment Notice here General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada Unveils Grizzly LAV 10×10 Self-Propelled Howitzer at CANSEC 2026   This new platform represents a major leap forward for the Canadian Army’s long-range fire support and battlefield mobility. Leveraging a familiar, Canadian-made LAV architecture, it streamlines training and logistics, drastically boosting the CAF’s survivability and readiness for high-intensity NATO missions. Read more Member Spotlight: Meet Nhung Nguyen   Nhung Nguyen, the CEO of Horizon Legacy, transforming a seven-decade-old real estate development company into a leader in construction technology and robotics. Under her leadership, Horizon Legacy built the first and largest neighbourhood in Canada using on-site robotics and is currently constructing the world's largest Indigenous housing project using robotic technology. Read more Upcoming Events Canada Cup of Robotics organized by FIRST Robotics Canada  Date: FIRST Tech Challenge: June 13–16, 2026 FIRST LEGO League Challenge: June 17–20, 2026   Location: Canada Games Park, 2021 Canada Games Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6 Registration: Learn More & Join the Event Advancing Robotics, Intelligent Automation and Physical AI Research organized by Quanser  Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 \| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET Location: Online (Webinar) Register for the Webinar here Horizon Europe: What's in it for Companies? Organized by EUCCAN    Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 \| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Location: Online (Microsoft Teams) Registration: Secure Your Free Spot Trade & Business Growth Opportunities Ontario Export Mission to Smart Production Solutions (SPS) 2026  The Government of Ontario invites provincial businesses to join the official export mission to SPS 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, the premier international event for smart and digital automation. This exclusive opportunity allows 10 chosen Ontario companies to showcase their solutions and expand their market reach. Deadline: June 24, 2026   Access the Application Form & Details   Call for Applications – Join the Canadian Physical AI Delegation to Korea (Nov 2-5)  Global Affairs Canada is hosting a dedicated business delegation to Seoul to connect innovative Canadian SMEs specializing in physical, embedded, and agentic AI with South Korean industrial partners. Selected participants will engage in tailored B2B matchmaking, site visits, and receive up to 50% financial support for travel expenses through the CIIP program. Deadline: June 30, 202   Apply Here   Vector Institute: DaRMoD Fall 2026 Cohort The Vector Institute is accepting applications for its free, four-month Data Readiness, Model Development, & Model Deployment (DaRMoD) program, tailored for Canadian SMEs ready to scale an AI prototype into production. Participants receive dedicated Technical Advisor support, expert workshops, peer networking, and potential eligibility for Google Cloud credits. Deadline: June 30, 2026 (Info Session on June 15)   Register for the Info Session \| Apply Directly Here Welcome to Our Newest Members Powering Canada’s Robotics Future Starts with You  Get a seat at the table! 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