Accelerate innovation, reduce costs and bridge the skills gap by developing advanced aerospace robotics solutions. Gain in productivity, time and safety with CTA.
Robotization and automation
Development, integration and validation of innovative robotic solutions
Thanks to a unique expertise in Quebec covering industrial, mobile and aerial robotics, we help companies in the aerospace sector to automate risky or repetitive tasks, improve workplace safety and meet the challenges of competitiveness and skilled labor shortages, by refocusing talent on higher value-added tasks.
From prototype to industrial integration, we offer turnkey support covering the entire development cycle. By combining technological innovation with a detailed understanding of industrial environments, we design and test complex robotic systems - high-precision industrial robots, autonomous drones, mobile rovers, and innovative robots and mechatronics systems - adapted to the most demanding environments.
Our expertise
+Our expertise is based on a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and researchers specializing in :
- State-of-the-art industrial robotics for complex, high-precision tasks
- Mobile and aerial robotics (UAVs, rovers, autonomous VTOLs) for harsh industrial environments
- Control and automation: ROS2, PLCs, embedded systems
- Vision and artificial intelligence applied to robotics
- Development of teleoperation and haptic interfaces
- Design, prototyping and validation of complex robotic systems under real-life conditions
- Field experience in demanding industrial and aerospace environments
Our expertise in collaborative robotics, intelligent automation and innovative teleoperation enables you to improve working conditions, reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), ensure rigorous compliance with industrial standards and optimize complex processes in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) environments.
Our specialized services
+- Proofs of concept: Rapid, concrete demonstrations of technological feasibility for industrial, mobile and airborne robotic systems.
- Development of customized solutions: Design, prototyping and assembly of customized robotic solutions
- Development of customized solutions: Software development for simulation, control, autonomous navigation, embedded AI
- Design of intuitive operator interfaces (HMI, visual feedback, haptics)
- Full experimental validation: experimental testing of UAV engines and wind tunnel for aerodynamic validation
- Integration of machine vision and sensors for inspection, positioning and safety
- Specialized, customized training to enhance your teams' technical skills and ensure effective transfer of innovative technologies.
Technologies and processes used
+- Industrial and collaborative robotics: Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Mécademic, Kinova and Universal Robot
- Autonomous mobile robotics: ROS2, SLAM, GPS-RTK positioning, multisensory navigation
- Aerial robotics: stabilization, autonomous piloting, GNSS guidance, hybrid piloting via ROS2
- Advanced teleoperation: haptic, visual and software interfaces
- Vision and artificial intelligence: defect detection, 3D measurement, automated inspection, machine learning
- Mobile robotic cells: inspection, sandblasting, painting
- Large-format robotic 3D printing
- Wind tunnel and aerodynamic tests for UAV and VTOL validation
- Offline robotics simulation: RoboDK, Gazebo, MATLAB/Simulink, Roboguide V10
Advanced air mobility
CTA's robotics sector is actively involved in the development of technologies related to Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM). Through collaborative projects with partners such as ARA Robotique, Flying Whales, IVI and CDCQ, we are contributing to the design of innovative aerial platforms for heavy transport, inspection in extreme conditions and energy optimization.
Our work focuses on :
- The development of specialized drones for lifting bulky loads
- Integration of robust autonomous navigation systems for complex environments
- Prototyping customized battery modules for hybrid-electric aircraft
- Field validation in collaboration with Quebec test centers and manufacturers
Mobile robotics
Our expertise also extends to land mobile robotics, where we offer comprehensive support from ideation to functional prototyping. Whether for industrial applications, inspection, autonomous transport or intervention in constrained environments, our team offers tailor-made solutions.
Our services include :
- Needs analysis and technological feasibility
- Mechanical, electrical and software design of mobile platforms
- Integration of perception (lidar, cameras, sensors) and embedded systems
- ROS2 programming, autonomy and teleoperation development
- Mission simulation in a virtual environment in Gazebo or RoboDK
- Support for transfer to operational environments
Our projects
In collaboration with industry, we develop robotic and automated solutions with tangible benefits. Each project reveals the full potential of applied robotics, from prototype to real-world integration.
Our equipment
The CTA has state-of-the-art equipment to meet the most complex technological challenges. From industrial and collaborative robots to autonomous mobile platforms and aerial robotics test labs, our infrastructure enables us to test, validate and integrate advanced solutions tailored to the needs of industry.Cellule Kuka multi-robot d’usinage et manipulation haute précision
Robotics programming and simulation software
KUKA KR 500-3 F-MT machining robot
ABB IRB140-6/0.8
ABB IRB 4600-60/2.05
FANUC CR-35iA
FANUC M-710iC/70
FANUC M-710iC/50S
Universal Robots UR3e collaborative robot
Universal Robots UR10 collaborative robot
Kinova Gen3 ultralight robot
FANUC CRX-10iA collaborative robot
Why work with the Aerospace Technology Center?
The CTA offers unique robotics expertise in Québec, combining industrial, mobile and aerial robotics. We develop robust solutions tailored to the concrete needs of industry, with rigorous, agile, production-oriented support. Specialized in the most demanding industrial environments in the aerospace field, we master the complete integration of complex robotic systems, from prototype to demonstrator.
Companies such as Bombardier, Sonaca, ARA Robotique and Flying Whales trust us to automate their complex processes, integrate robotics agilely and benefit from a reliable technology development partner.
What sets us apart:
- Unique cross-sector expertise CTA
- Agile prototyping and proof-of-concept under real conditions
- Complete support, from idea to demonstrator
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and test benches
- Support in obtaining financing and subsidies