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Charles Deguire
Chief Executive Officer and Founder chez Kinova Robotics. Visionary, Entrepreneur, Leader of Modern Robotics Revolution.
Charles Deguire is the CEO and co-founder of Kinova, a visionary leader in the modern robotics revolution.
He chairs the Advanced Manufacturing Table for the Government of Canada, showcasing his expertise and influence in the industry.
Starting as a humble man of science and transitioning into an agile businessman, Deguire founded Kinova during his Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
His initial product, the JACO robotic arm, stemmed from a personal mission to assist individuals with upper-body mobility limitations, inspired by his uncle's struggles with muscular dystrophy.
Under Deguire's guidance, Kinova has expanded globally, providing robotics technologies and life-changing solutions to over 35 countries and 200 research organizations, including NASA, Toyota, and Google.
With a team of over 175 dedicated individuals, known as Kinovians, the company under Deguire's leadership continues to drive innovation and transformation in the industry.
His passion for robotics and human empowerment has been the driving force behind Kinova's success, making significant impacts on the lives of people with disabilities and professionals like surgeons.
Deguire's educational background includes studies in entrepreneurship at MIT Sloan School of Management and electrical engineering at École de technologies supérieure de Montréal.
