Tactile Robotics

What Tactile Robotics does

Tactile Robotics Ltd. is a Winnipeg-based private company founded in 2018 that develops tele-enabled robotics and AI platforms for medical and dental education, rehabilitation, and preclinical research. The company's product portfolio centers on four platforms: PrepScanner (AI-powered dental preparation assessment using high-resolution 3D laser scanning and automated rubrics), DenTeach (tele-enabled dental education platform combining haptic hardware, cloud-based content, and objective scoring), iManus (AI-driven tele-rehabilitation platform for hand and upper-limb motor recovery), and CageView (AI-driven preclinical rodent research platform with SmartVision video tracking, SmartFeeder automated feeding, and Mousercise activity monitoring modules). Underlying capabilities span computer vision, predictive analytics, automated grading, and haptic feedback integrated into unified platforms.

The company monetizes through a mix of one-time hardware and platform sales (robotic systems, haptic devices, sensor equipment), recurring software subscriptions (e.g., DenTeach Cloud Library, software-only iManus), and specialized research equipment. Distribution is sales-led for North American enterprise accounts (universities, dental schools, healthcare and rehabilitation facilities, research labs), with regional channel partners handling Australia (CXDX) and India/UAE (Smile Robotics). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Tactile Robotics serves a primarily academic and clinical customer base, with named deployments at Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Duke University, University of Manitoba, Charles Sturt University, and Toronto Metropolitan University.

The company remains founder-controlled (Dr. Yaser Maddahi, Dr. Maryam Kalvandi, and Dr. Ali Maddahi) with no disclosed external funding rounds or institutional investors. Recent 2025 activity includes a third international PrepScanner shipment to India, a new R&D office at the University of Manitoba Smartpark Innovation Hub, a granted U.S. patent for advanced haptic training technology, and an upcoming December 2025 launch of an iManus software-only tele-rehabilitation variant that decouples revenue from hardware.

Name

Tactile Robotics

Legal name

Tactile Robotics Ltd.

Website

https://tactilerobotics.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tactile Robotics builds tele-enabled robotics and AI platforms—including PrepScanner, DenTeach, iManus, and CageView—that deliver objective assessment, haptic feedback, and remote interaction for dental schools, rehabilitation providers, and preclinical research institutions across North America, Australia, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Robotics and AI Platforms

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Assistive Robotics (HDAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Posture, Musculoskeletal & Pain-Relief Devices (Posture Trainers, TENS/EMS, Massage Devices) (CRACAQAK), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Dental education robotics
• Tele-rehabilitation platforms
• Haptic training technology
• Preclinical research automation
• AI assessment analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotics Platform Sales: Sale of tele-enabled robotics platforms including DenTeach, PrepScanner, iManus, and CageView systems for education and research applications
2. Software Subscriptions: Cloud-based software access for learning management, analytics, and platform features including DenTeach Cloud Library and iManus software-only version
3. Hardware Sales: Sale of robotic hardware, haptic devices, and sensor systems integrated with AI platforms
4. Research Equipment: Sale of specialized research equipment including SmartVision, SmartFeeder, and Mousercise modules for preclinical research

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tactile Robotics designs and builds tele-enabled robotics and AI platforms that combine robotic hardware, AI-driven assessment, and haptic feedback to enable precise remote interaction, objective evaluation, and scalable deployment. The company sells four core platforms — PrepScanner (AI dental preparation scanning), DenTeach (dental education with haptics), iManus (hand and upper-limb tele-rehabilitation), and CageView (AI rodent behavior research) — to universities, dental schools, healthcare providers, and research institutions.

Product overview

Tactile Robotics develops a portfolio of tele-enabled robotics and AI platforms for medical and dental education, rehabilitation, and preclinical research. The product portfolio centers on three core platforms: PrepScanner (AI-powered dental preparation assessment using laser scanning), DenTeach (haptic-enabled dental education with cloud-based learning), and iManus (tele-rehabilitation for hand and upper-limb therapy). Additionally, the CageView platform serves preclinical rodent research with three integrated modules: SmartVision (AI video tracking), SmartFeeder (automated feeding), and Mousercise (activity monitoring). All platforms emphasize objective assessment, remote/tele-enabled capabilities, and data-driven analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrepScanner: AI-powered robotic dental preparation assessment platform featuring laser-sensing scanning and AI-based rubrics for objective evaluation in dental education, research, board examinations, and continuing education.
• DenTeach
• iManus
• CageView

Products and services

• PrepScanner Platform AI-powered dental preparation assessment platform combining high-resolution laser-sensing robotic scanning with intelligent AI analysis for objective, repeatable evaluation of reduction, taper, margin integrity, and clearance. Designed for dental schools, dental educators, and researchers requiring standardized assessment across cohorts.
• DenTeach Platform Tele-enabled dental education platform integrating haptic hardware, cloud-based learning content, and AI-driven assessment for preclinical and clinical training. Provides real-time feedback and computerized grading for dental schools and dental training institutions.
• iManus Platform AI-enabled tele-rehabilitation platform for objective hand and upper-limb therapy assessment, combining intelligent sensing, interactive rehabilitation tools, and cloud-based analytics. Provides AI-driven assessment of hand and finger motion, strength, and coordination, with remote patient monitoring for clinical rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and academic health institutions.
• CageView Platform AI-driven platform combining SmartVision (AI video tracking), SmartFeeder (automated feeding), and Mousercise (activity monitoring) modules for automated behavioral data collection and analysis in rodent research. Designed for academic and pharmaceutical research institutions conducting preclinical behavioral, feeding, circadian rhythm, and metabolic studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three-year deployment with high scanning accuracy and reliable grading capabilities demonstrated at University of Washington
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johns Hopkins UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for medical technology development. Johns Hopkins University has validated CageView technology in published research and provided testimonials on platform effectiveness for behavioral research.
• University of Maryland School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstallation of PrepScanner unit for data-driven dental education and assessment. Post-implementation support and customer care visits conducted to ensure successful deployment.
• Duke UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on tele-enabled robotics and AI platform validation and deployment.
• University of ManitobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome institution and key research partner; CageView SmartFeeder deployed for rodent research; R&D office opened at Smartpark innovation hub; academic collaborator Professor Amine Choukou provides testimonials.
• Charles Sturt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner in Australia collaborating on dental education technology deployment.
• Toronto Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic health institution partner using CageView platform for research with testimonials on user-friendly interface and secure data management.
• Smile RoboticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia and UAE distributor responsible for third PrepScanner shipment to India, supporting dental institutions seeking to modernize training workflows with data-driven educational technologies.
• CXDXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralia distributor handling sales and support for Tactile Robotics products in the Australian market.
• North ForgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinnipeg-based innovation organization featuring Tactile Robotics growth story and highlighting company founding and product development.
• RRC Polytech (CAMTT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in opening of Centre for Automation and Manufacturing Technology Transfer at RRC Polytech, celebrating innovation and collaboration in Manitoba.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VirtaMed: Switzerland-based developer of simulation platforms for surgical and dental training, directly competing with PrepScanner and DenTeach in dental education and assessment. Both companies target dental schools with objective skills evaluation tools.
• Surgical Science: Sweden-based medical simulation company offering virtual reality training systems for surgical and interventional procedures, with growing presence in dental education. Competes with DenTeach and PrepScanner in the same dental school RFPs.
• FundamentalVR: UK-based company combining VR with haptic feedback for surgical training, directly competing with the haptic-enabled DenTeach platform in medical and dental education. Both leverage haptic feedback to deliver measurable skill acquisition.
• Tyromotion: Austria-based manufacturer of robotic and sensor-based rehabilitation devices for hand and upper-limb therapy, directly comparable to the iManus platform. Both target clinical rehabilitation centers with objective motor recovery assessment.
• Neofect: South Korea/US developer of smart rehabilitation devices including the RAPAEL Smart Glove for hand therapy, directly comparable to iManus. Both combine AI-driven assessment with interactive rehabilitation exercises for hand and upper-limb recovery.
• Noldus Information Technology: Netherlands-based company providing behavioral research software and hardware for animal and human studies, directly comparable to the CageView platform. Both target academic research labs with AI-driven behavior tracking and analysis.
• CleverSys: US-based provider of behavioral testing and video tracking systems for preclinical rodent research, directly competing with the CageView platform's SmartVision module. Both target academic and pharmaceutical labs with automated behavior analysis.

Broad incumbents

• Hocoma (DIH Medical): Switzerland-based leader in robotic rehabilitation technology with broader portfolio (Armeo, Erigo, Lokomat) including upper-limb solutions competing with iManus. Significantly larger organization with established clinical rehabilitation distribution.
• 3D Systems (Simbionix): Through its Simbionix division, 3D Systems offers medical simulation and training solutions including dental procedure rehearsal, directly competing with PrepScanner and DenTeach. Significantly larger company with broader product portfolio and global sales reach.

Emerging players

• Bionik Laboratories: US-based developer of robotic rehabilitation devices including the InMotion ARM for upper-limb therapy, comparable to iManus. Both focus on AI-enabled motor recovery with objective outcome measurement, though Bionik is earlier-stage commercially.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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