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June 11, 2026
By Kinova

Building the Future of Medical Robotics Together: How Kinova KIMA and QNX Are Accelerating Medical Robotics Time-to-Market

Bringing a medical robotic arm from concept to clinical commercialization is a race against time, weighed down by immense regulatory gravity. For Medical Device Manufacturers (OEMs), the longest and most costly phase is rarely the design – it is the development, documentation, and validation of safety-critical software. In an industry spanning diagnostics, patient care, and surgical intervention – where software failure can have direct clinical consequences – cutting corners is not an option, but traditional development methods are stalling innovation.
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Press Release

June 8, 2026
By Kinova

Kinova Celebrates 20 Years of Robotics Innovation by Redefining Medical Intervention with the Launch of the KIMA Robotic Arm

On May 19th, Kinova celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of innovation and contribution to the evolution of robotics. To crown this historic milestone, the proudly Canadian company is taking a major new step by announcing the official launch of KIMA, its brand-new medical robotic arm designed specifically for clinical environments. This launch reaffirms Kinova’s position as a key international player, propelling its cutting-edge technologies from assistive applications to high-precision medical robotics. The official unveiling will take place at the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) 2026 annual meeting.
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