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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

The Rubic Technologies Inc.

$60,000.00

Freedom Pick™ system integration

FY 2022-23 · 2022-12-01

Summary
The Rubic has developed a world-class robot, Freedom Pick™, that uses Innovative Mechatronics systems combined with AI-based motion planning and gripping solutions. The system comprises a state-of-the-art robot and a universal object gripper that can pick and place various objects for warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment centers. The aim of this project is to provide end-to-end integration of the robot to other software platforms and to perform additional integrated motion testing on Freedom Pick.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
722733672
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
12022-12-012022-23$60,000.00
22022-12-012022-23$60,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 61 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 61 jours.
Agreement End Date
2023-09-30
Agreement Number
1001524
Agreement Start Date
2022-12-01
Agreement Title
Freedom Pick™ system integration
Agreement Title (French)
Intégration du système Freedom Pick™
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$60,000.00
Amendment Date
2023-09-11
Amendment Number
2
Coverage
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets du Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
The Rubic has developed a world-class robot, Freedom Pick™, that uses Innovative Mechatronics systems combined with AI-based motion planning and gripping solutions. The system comprises a state-of-the-art robot and a universal object gripper that can pick and place various objects for warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment centers. The aim of this project is to provide end-to-end integration of the robot to other software platforms and to perform additional integrated motion testing on Freedom Pick.
Description (French)
Le Rubic a développé un robot de classe mondiale, Freedom Pick™, qui utilise des systèmes mécatroniques innovants combinés à des solutions de planification des mouvements et de préhension basées sur l’IA. Le système comprend un robot de pointe et un préhenseur universel d’objets qui peut prélever et placer divers objets pour les entrepôts, la distribution et les centres d’exécution. L’objectif de ce projet est de fournir une intégration de bout en bout du robot à d’autres plateformes logicielles et d’effectuer des tests de mouvement intégrés supplémentaires sur Freedom Pick.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Federal Riding
Calgary Shepard
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary Shepard
Federal Riding Number
48011
NAICS Code
41732
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Programme emploi jeunesse
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Recipient Business Number
722733672
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Rubic Technologies Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
The Rubic
Recipient Postal Code
T2C 2H3
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q4-1001524