What Kinamics does

Kinamics SpA is a Chilean technology company headquartered in Santiago that designs, develops, and operates semi-autonomous and teleoperated robots for data capture in complex and high-risk industrial environments, principally underground mining. The company's core platform, the Arkytas family, includes the Arkytas-P robotic platform for photogrammetric surveying in hard-to-access locations, and the Arkytas MU and MU-2.1 robots deployed for underground gallery data capture and 3D modeling of hazardous areas. A complementary product, RACMon (Robot-Aided Conveyor Monitoring), adds autonomous navigation and point-of-interest definition tools for continuous belt-monitoring applications.

The technology stack integrates proprietary hardware (purpose-built robotics platforms) with software for capture, processing, visualization, and analysis, enabling photogrammetric documentation of tunnel faces, inspection of energized infrastructure, and removal of personnel from hazardous zones. The Arkytas MU-2.1 system has been deployed at Codelco's El Teniente Division for capturing images and creating 3D models of hazardous areas, with reported reductions in capture time of up to 40%.

Kinamics operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time hardware sales (Arkytas platforms), professional services for robot operations and data capture, and recurring software/data subscriptions for processing and analysis. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting major mining operators, supplemented by a strategic partnership with Alza for digital transformation. The customer base is concentrated among large mining and infrastructure enterprises including Codelco and Strabag. Capital formation has relied on Chilean government grants from CORFO Innova Chile across multiple tranches (2023-2025), with only minimal equity participation ($12,500 from Aster in 2022). Geographic focus is Chile with active prospecting into Peru.

Name

Kinamics

Legal name

Kinamics SpA

Website

https://kinamics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinamics is a Santiago-based robotics company that designs semi-autonomous and teleoperated robots for photogrammetric data capture and inspection in hazardous mining environments, with anchor deployments at Codelco.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Robotics

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Mining Robotics (HDAAAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK)

Keywords

• Mining robotics
• Industrial automation
• Teleoperated robots
• Data capture systems
• Underground mining

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Robotics Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary robotics platforms including Arkytas-P and Arkytas MU/MU2 for mining and industrial applications. Hardware designed for data capture in hazardous environments.
2. Robot Operations Services: Operation of semi-autonomous and teleoperated robots for data capture services. Ongoing operational support for mining and demanding industries.
3. Software and Data Services: Data processing, visualization, and analysis software for captured robot data. Software solutions for operational and planning decisions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kinamics designs, develops, and operates semi-autonomous and teleoperated robots for data capture in complex and high-risk environments, primarily serving the mining industry. Its integrated hardware and software solutions enable photogrammetric surveying, tunnel face documentation, conveyor monitoring, and remote inspection of energized infrastructure without exposing personnel to hazardous conditions.

Product overview

Kinamics is a Chilean technology company that designs, develops, and operates semi-autonomous and teleoperated robots for data capture in complex and high-risk environments, primarily serving the mining industry. The product portfolio centers on the Arkytas robotic platform family (Arkytas-P, Arkytas MU, and MU2), which are designed for capturing technical data in areas where human access is limited or dangerous. Supporting these robots is the RACMon (Robot-Aided Conveyor Monitoring) system for autonomous conveyor monitoring. The offering also includes specialized services: Robotized Data Capture, Tunnel Face Capture using photogrammetric surveying (reducing capture times by up to 40%), Robotized Asset Monitoring for energized infrastructure inspection, and Data Management & Analysis software for processing, visualization, and operational decision-making.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arkytas: Robotic platform for data capture in hard-to-access locations. Includes Arkytas-P (photogrammetric capture platform) and Arkytas MU/MU-2.1 (robots for underground gallery data capture).
• Arkytas-P
• RACMon

Products and services

• Arkytas-P Robotic platform designed for capturing high-quality technical information in conditions where human access is limited, risky, or inefficient, primarily for mining and demanding industrial environments.
• Arkytas MU and MU2 (MU-2.1) Robots deployed for data capture in underground galleries. The MU2.1 variant captures images and creates 3D models of hazardous areas, reducing worker exposure and preventing downstream material shortages.
• RACMon (Robot-Aided Conveyor Monitoring) Autonomous navigation system with a tool for defining points of interest on conveyor belts, enabling automated monitoring of conveyor infrastructure in mining operations.
• Robot Operations Services Operation of semi-autonomous and teleoperated robots for data capture services, providing ongoing operational support for mining and other demanding industries.
• Data Management and Analysis Software Software for processing, visualization, and analysis of data captured by Kinamics' robots, facilitating timely decisions in the field and in operational planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces capture times by up to 40% and eliminates human exposure in tunnel face surveying

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AlzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlza is a strategic partner helping accelerate digital transformation and asset optimization for safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations. Partnership focuses on digital transformation initiatives for industrial operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Epiroc: Global mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer with a sizable automation and digitalization portfolio (6th Sense). Directly comparable as a major mining-robotics/automation incumbent, though far broader in scope than Kinamics' focused data-capture niche.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Major mining equipment OEM with the AutoMine® autonomous mining and digital portfolio. Comparable as a large incumbent offering robotics/automation for underground mining, the same operational environment Kinamics targets.
• Caterpillar (Cat® MineStar / Cat Autonomous): Operator of Cat® MineStar Command for autonomous hauling and the OEM in the NVIDIA–Caterpillar mining AI partnership. Comparable as a deep-pocketed incumbent bringing physical AI to mining — a direct competitive threat to Kinamics.
• Komatsu (FrontRunner / Smart Mining): OEM of autonomous haulage and mining automation systems (FrontRunner, Komatsu Smart Mining). Comparable as a large mining-autonomy incumbent and indirect competitor for mining digitalization spend.
• Modular Mining Systems (Komatsu-owned): Supplier of mine management and dispatch systems (DISPATCH) for surface mining, part of the Komatsu ecosystem. Comparable as a digitalization vendor serving large mining operators with mission-critical operational data systems.

Emerging players

• Pix4D: Photogrammetry and 3D-mapping software widely used for mining surveying, geology, and stockpile measurement. Comparable as a provider of photogrammetric processing for technical/mine data, though focused on the software layer rather than robot hardware.
• Strayos: AI-powered 3D mapping and analytics platform for mining and quarrying, often paired with drone-based photogrammetry. Comparable as a data-capture and analytics software layer in the mining vertical, overlapping with Kinamics' software offering.

Direct peers

• Exyn Technologies: Develops autonomous aerial robots for data capture in GPS-denied, complex environments including underground mines. Closely comparable in technology (autonomous data capture, 3D mapping) and target use cases (hazardous mining environments).
• RCT: Australian provider of mining autonomy, control guidance, and digital solutions across surface and underground mining. Comparable as a focused mining-robotics/automation vendor serving similar end customers.
• ASI Mining (Autonomous Solutions, Inc.): Specializes in autonomous vehicle technology for mining, including retrofit autonomy kits for haul trucks and light vehicles. Closely comparable as a focused mining autonomy/digitalization vendor with a similar go-to-market approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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