Robotshop
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RobotShop Distribution Inc. specializes in distributing domestic robots (such robotic lawn mowers and vacuums) and other robotic products and services. Although the head office is located in Canada, RobotShop sells worldwide.
(ETS) de Montréal (Centech) they began building a prototype of the robotic lawn mower. In order to further finance research and development, RobotShop took on consultation and development work in general robotics for industrial and university clients.
Sandra Fradet joined Mario Tremblay to create RobotShop Distribution Inc, and the previous unlimited partnership was dissolved. Shortly after the deployment of the website, the first sales started to come in. In order to expand RobotShop they obtain encouragement from the Fond de Jeunesse Québec (FJQ), the Soutien aux Jeunes Entrepreneurs (SAJE) and also from the Fondation du Maire pour la Jeunesse de Montréal (FMMJ).
In July of 2010, RobotShop acquired Gorobotics.net, a popular blog bloging about robots since 2011.
In July 2011, RobotShop moved in their new Headquarters in Mirabel offering 15000 square feet (1,393.5 m²) of space. RobotShop now has a global logistic with warehouses in Canada, United-States and Europe.
and other robotic parts and development platforms. RobotShop has also contributed to the success of robotic competitions and sponsored projects.
Founding
On 3 May 2002 Mario Tremblay, president and founder of RobotShop, spearheaded a project with two of his university colleagues to build a robotic lawn mower named "RoboR" and created RobotShop as a general/unlimited partnership. With the financial backing of the Centre de Développement Technique de l'École de Technologie SupérieureÉcole de technologie supérieure
Founded in 1974, the École de technologie supérieure is part of the Université du Québec system. Specialized in applied teaching in engineering and technology transfer to companies, it teaches engineers and researchers who are recognized for their practical and innovative approach...
(ETS) de Montréal (Centech) they began building a prototype of the robotic lawn mower. In order to further finance research and development, RobotShop took on consultation and development work in general robotics for industrial and university clients.
Sandra Fradet joined Mario Tremblay to create RobotShop Distribution Inc, and the previous unlimited partnership was dissolved. Shortly after the deployment of the website, the first sales started to come in. In order to expand RobotShop they obtain encouragement from the Fond de Jeunesse Québec (FJQ), the Soutien aux Jeunes Entrepreneurs (SAJE) and also from the Fondation du Maire pour la Jeunesse de Montréal (FMMJ).
Expansion
After months of working out of their homes, RobotShop relocated in October 2005 to an 1800 square feet (167.2 m²) space in Boisbriand, Quebec and soon they hired their first employees. The company continues to grow rapidly following the strong growth of the domestic robotics market. The facilities were enlarged up to 6000 square feet (557.4 m²) in 2008 to respond to the increasing demand and the need for additional employee space.In July of 2010, RobotShop acquired Gorobotics.net, a popular blog bloging about robots since 2011.
In July 2011, RobotShop moved in their new Headquarters in Mirabel offering 15000 square feet (1,393.5 m²) of space. RobotShop now has a global logistic with warehouses in Canada, United-States and Europe.
Personal and Professional Robots
RobotShop is specialized in the distribution of domestic and professional robots as well as parts required for custom robotic development. RobotShop sells specialized robotic parts including microcontrollers, sensors, motorsElectric motor
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.Most electric motors operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors to generate force...
and other robotic parts and development platforms. RobotShop has also contributed to the success of robotic competitions and sponsored projects.