DIY Robotics

What DIY Robotics does

DIY Robotics Inc., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sherbrooke, Quebec, designs and manufactures pre-engineered, mobile, modular industrial robotic cells. The portfolio spans four tiers—DIY Basic (cells shipped without robots), DIY Classic Collaborative (cobot-based Astro cells), DIY Classic Modular (industrial-robot-based Comet and Satellite cells), and DIY Advanced (pre-equipped cells for heat staking, deburring, welding assistance, and sanding)—configurable around ABB and FANUC robot families and supported by IP67-rated enclosures, a free payload calculator, and open-source programming templates. The DIY++ overlay layer adds 3D printing, electrical and mechanical engineering, machining, and programming services for customers who do not want to self-integrate. Sales run direct via the company website, supplemented by a certified Official Integrator channel (e.g., CFM Robotique) for turnkey deployment, with pricing between roughly $63,000 and $156,000+ USD per cell depending on configuration.

Name

DIY Robotics

Legal name

DIY Robotics Inc.

Website

https://diy-robotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIY Robotics, founded 1999 in Sherbrooke, Canada, designs and sells pre-engineered, modular industrial robotic cells configurable with ABB and FANUC robots, serving automotive, plastics, and general manufacturers through direct sales and a certified Integrator channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotic Cell Sales: Sale of pre-engineered modular robotic cells across multiple product lines including DIY Basic (cells without robots), DIY Classic Collaborative (cobot cells), DIY Classic Modular (industrial robot cells), and DIY Advanced (pre-equipped process cells). Cells are sold with or without robots depending on the product tier. Pricing ranges from approximately $63,000 to $156,000+ USD depending on cell size, robot configuration, and specifications.
2. Integrated Robot Sales: Sale of complete robotic cell solutions that include the cell structure combined with ABB or FANUC industrial robots. These turnkey configurations are priced as integrated units.
3. DIY++ Professional Services: Turnkey engineering and integration services covering 3D printing, electrical engineering, machining, mechanical engineering, and programming. This hybrid offering bridges the gap between self-integration and complete outsourcing.
4. Official Integrator Program: Channel partnership model where certified integrators provide installation, integration, and commissioning services. Integrators deliver turnkey solutions to end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DIY Robotics designs and manufactures pre-engineered, standardized, mobile, and modular industrial robotic cells integrating ABB and FANUC robots, sold across four product tiers (DIY Basic, DIY Classic Collaborative, DIY Classic Modular, DIY Advanced) at $63,000-$156,200+ USD per cell. The DIY++ offering adds complete turnkey engineering services (3D printing, electrical, machining, mechanical, programming), and an Official Integrator Program provides channel-based installation support for end customers.

Product overview

DIY Robotics offers a modular, pre-engineered robotic cell portfolio organized into four product tiers: DIY Basic (cells for customer-supplied robots), DIY Classic Collaborative (cobots for human-robot work environments), DIY Classic Modular (standard industrial robotic cells), and DIY Advanced (pre-equipped cells for specific processes like heat staking, deburring, welding, and sanding). The product line centers on cell platforms named Astro (collaborative), Comet (compact modular), and Satellite (larger modular), each configurable with ABB or FANUC robots. Add-on modules extend functionality, while the DIY++ hybrid service layer provides engineering support (3D printing, electrical/mechanical engineering, machining, programming) for customized implementations. Free resources include a Payload Calculator and Programming Templates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DIY Basic Cells Entry-level robotic cells sold without an integrated robot, enabling customers to add the ABB or FANUC robot of their choice to match existing technology. Available in 12 variants spanning Astro, Comet, and Satellite footprints.
• DIY Classic Collaborative Robotic Cells Pre-engineered collaborative robotic cells with cobot technology for safe operation alongside human workers, built on FANUC CR and CRX cobot series. The Astro-66 variant supports up to 35 kg payloads with the FANUC CR-35iA robot.
• DIY Classic Modular Robotic Cells Pre-engineered modular robotic cells integrating ABB (IRB 1200, IRB 1600, IRB 2600) and FANUC (LR Mate 200iD, SCARA SR, M-10iD, M-20iD, M-20iB) industrial robots across the Comet and Satellite series. The Satellite-66 supports a 600 kg cell payload with up to 35 kg robot payload.
• DIY Advanced Robotic Cells Pre-equipped industrial robotic cells tailored for specialized processes including the Heat Staking Cell, Deburring Cell, Welding Assistant, and Sanding Cell, plus add-on modules.
• DIY++ Turnkey Engineering Services Hybrid service combining DIY Robotics cells with end-to-end engineering support for customers preferring turnkey delivery. Covers 3D printing, electrical engineering, machining, mechanical engineering, and robot programming.
• Educative Cell Educational version of the modular robotic cell designed for hands-on training and curriculum support at colleges, CEGEPs, and technical training centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average payback period of 2 years for robot integration projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationDIY Robotics integrates ABB industrial robots (including IRB 1200, IRB 1600, and IRB 2600 series) into their modular cell products. ABB robots are offered as an option across multiple product lines including Comet and Satellite cell series.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationDIY Robotics integrates FANUC industrial robots (including LR Mate 200iD, CR, CRX, SR-SCARA, and M-series robots) into their modular cell products. FANUC robots are available across all product categories including Basic, Collaborative, and Modular lines.
• CFM RobotiquecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCFM Robotique is a DIY Official Integrator and system integrator that deploys DIY Robotics cells for end customers. Case study shows implementation of 2 Comet 44 robotic cells with laser cutting technology for an automotive Tier 1 supplier, achieving 98% OEE.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Standard Bots: Standard Bots develops accessible robotic platforms aimed at SMB manufacturers and DIY/educational users, intersecting DIY Robotics's education and accessible-integration positioning.
• Path Robotics: Path Robotics builds autonomous robotic welding cells, overlapping with DIY Robotics's Welding Assistant and Advanced cell products in welding automation for industrial manufacturers.
• Rapid Robotics: Rapid Robotics offers pre-configured robotic cells with managed service and rapid deployment for machine tending and similar applications — directly adjacent to DIY Robotics's DIY Advanced and DIY++ offerings.
• Formic: Formic delivers Robotics-as-a-Service for SMB manufacturers with standardized cells deployed at no upfront cost, competing for the same underserved mid-market automation customer that DIY Robotics serves via its modular cells.

Broad incumbents

• Yaskawa: Yaskawa (Motoman) is a major industrial and collaborative robot manufacturer with an established integrator network — competing for the same automotive and industrial customers with both robots and integrated cells.
• Universal Robots: Universal Robots is the dominant cobot OEM and a potential competitor and ecosystem partner; their UR+ ecosystem and application kits overlap with DIY Robotics's collaborative cell offering.
• KUKA: KUKA is a global industrial robot OEM and systems integrator offering ready-made robotic cells (e.g., Ready2_use) that compete directly with DIY Robotics's pre-engineered cell portfolio at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Vention: Vention offers a modular automation platform (MachineBuilder) with pre-engineered robotic cells and a marketplace of components, closely mirroring DIY Robotics's modular, configurable, self-integration approach for SMB manufacturers.
• Ready Robotics: Ready Robotics builds Forge/OS and pre-engineered robotic cells for industrial automation, targeting the same DIY-to-turnkey deployment model for manufacturers without deep robotics integration expertise.
• Robotiq: Robotiq provides cobot peripherals, end-of-arm tooling, and integration kits for collaborative robots (predominantly Universal Robots), serving the same SMB manufacturer segment seeking accessible robotic automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqNWoitKH-jajpORhdhMJJw
• Facebookfacebook.com/DIYRoboticsCommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diy-robotics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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