I-CubeX
I-CubeX, operated by Infusion Systems Ltd. of Montreal, designs and sells a modular sensor ecosystem — including sensors, digitizers, and actuators — that converts physical motion, bio-signals, and environmental inputs into MIDI, OSC, and WebSocket data for digital media control. Its customers are artists, researchers, educators, game designers, theatre professionals, and accessibility developers using the platform for interactive installations, instruments, research, and prototyping.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersMontréal, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What I-CubeX does
I-CubeX, operated by Infusion Systems Ltd., is a Montreal-based private company founded in 1995 that designs and sells a modular sensor ecosystem for digital media control and human-computer interaction. The platform comprises 80+ sensor models (motion, bio, environmental, proximity, touch), four digitizer variants (USB-microDig, Wi-microDig, WiDig, and the legacy Digitizer), 30+ actuators, and a software stack (Connect, EditorX, Link, SensePlay) with plugins for Max/MSP, Pure Data, TouchDesigner, QLab, Ableton Live, OpenFrameworks, Processing, Python, and Arduino. Communication is delivered via MIDI, OSC, WebSocket, and HTTP, allowing sensor data to drive audio, video, lighting, robotics, and show-control outputs in real time. The system originated in a PhD research project by founder and president Axel Mulder at Simon Fraser University's Department of Kinesiology and was commercialized thereafter.
The customer base spans artists and musicians building interactive installations and new instruments, academic and commercial researchers studying human and animal behavior, university educators teaching HCI and physical computing, game designers prototyping controllers, theatre productions cueing audio/video, museums and science centers building visitor interactives, and accessibility developers using bio-signals. Customers are reached exclusively through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at infusionsystems.com, with no disclosed resellers, distributors, or enterprise sales motion.
The business model combines low-unit hardware sales (individual sensors priced $7-$67US; full WizKits around $911US with volume discounts of 10% above $500CAD and 20% above $1,000CAD; multiple-currency checkout in USD, EUR, CAD, GBP, JPY, AUD), freemium software (Connect is free; iCube Max plugin and similar paid), and professional services (application consulting at $443.66CAD per session, live technical support at $53.24CAD per hour). The firm operates with 1-10 employees from a single Montreal headquarters, with no external investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue — its growth pattern consistent with a profitable small business sustaining a specialized niche.
I-CubeX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- I-CubeX
- Legal name
- Infusion Systems Ltd.
- Website
- https://infusionsystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- I-CubeX, operated by Infusion Systems Ltd. of Montreal, designs and sells a modular sensor ecosystem — including sensors, digitizers, and actuators — that converts physical motion, bio-signals, and environmental inputs into MIDI, OSC, and WebSocket data for digital media control. Its customers are artists, researchers, educators, game designers, theatre professionals, and accessibility developers using the platform for interactive installations, instruments, research, and prototyping.
- Ownership category
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I-CubeX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sensor hardware for digital media control
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail (CRACAKAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sensors & Modules (IMU, GPS, Camera, RF) Retail (CRACAKAC), Hardware & Embedded/IoT Programming (Microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi) (EDAMACAL), IoT, Sensors & Embedded Systems (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) Programs (EDAMADAI)
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Where I-CubeX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montréal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
I-CubeX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sales of sensors (motion, environmental, bio-sensors), digitizers (USB-microDig, Wi-microDig, WiDig, Digitizer), actuators (LEDs, lasers, motors, buzzers), and accessories (cables, adapters, enclosures). Products range from ~$10 to ~$1000+.
- Software Licenses: Free and paid software including Connect, EditorX, Link, SensePlay, and plugins for Max, Pd, Processing. Some software is free; others like iCube Max plugin are paid.
- Professional Services: Application consulting services at $443.66CAD per session, live technical support at $53.24CAD per hour.
- WizKit Packages: Pre-configured kits like Discover (~$911.15US with 20% discount) and Xplorer for educators and researchers with bundled sensors, digitizers, and software.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Volume Discount Tiers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual Sensor Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Actuator Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Systems - WiSystem |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Discover WizKit |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Connect Software |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Application Consulting |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
I-CubeX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
I-CubeX sells a modular sensor ecosystem consisting of 80+ sensor models (motion, bio, environmental, proximity, touch), 30+ actuator models, and a line of digitizers (USB-microDig, Wi-microDig, WiDig, Digitizer) that convert analog/digital sensor signals into MIDI, OSC, or WebSocket messages for controlling digital media. The system is bundled with proprietary software (Connect, EditorX, Link, SensePlay) and plugins for Max/MSP, Pure Data, TouchDesigner, Processing, OpenFrameworks, and Arduino, and is offered alongside pre-configured kits such as the Discover WizKit. Customers are researchers, artists, musicians, educators, engineers, and accessibility developers who purchase hardware directly from the online store for prototyping, performance, and experimentation.
Product overview
I-CubeX is a modular sensor ecosystem for digital media control and human-computer interaction, comprising sensors (80+ models for motion, bio, environmental, proximity, and touch), digitizers (USB-microDig, Wi-microDig, WiDig), and actuators (30+ models). The platform is controlled via software tools including EditorX, Link, Connect, and SensePlay, with plugins for Max/MSP, Pure Data, TouchDesigner, and OpenFrameworks. Communication protocols include MIDI, OSC, WebSocket, and HTTP. Primary applications span interactive installations, musical instruments, behavior research, game design, live performance, biomechanics, biofeedback, and physical computing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Digitizers (USB-microDig, Wi-microDig, WiDig, Digitizer) Thumb-sized sensor interfaces that convert analog/digital sensor signals to MIDI, OSC, or WebSocket messages. USB-microDig and Wi-microDig support 8 analog (10-bit) inputs at >5 KS/s; WiDig supports 8 inputs via USB, BLE, or WiFi; Digitizer supports up to 32 sensor inputs via MIDI. Sold to researchers, artists, and engineers for capturing sensor data.
- Sensors (80+ models including motion, bio, environmental, proximity, and touch sensors) Catalogue of more than 80 sensor models covering bend, acceleration, orientation, heart rate, skin impedance, temperature, humidity, light, distance, magnetic field, pressure, and touch. Sold individually for prototyping, research, and interactive applications.
- Actuators (30+ models) Catalogue of 30+ actuator models including LED modules, laser emitters, motor drivers, buzzers, vibration actuators, and relays. Controlled via binary logic, PWM, or I2C signals. Sold to artists, researchers, and engineers for producing feedback responses in interactive systems.
- Connect Software Free software for MacOS and Windows that manages digitizer communications via virtual MIDI ports, routes OSC messages, enables webhook (HTTP POST/GET) mapping for IoT applications, supports data logging, and uploads firmware. Used by researchers, artists, and developers integrating I-CubeX sensors into their workflows.
- EditorX Software
Companies that use I-CubeX
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
I-CubeX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration16 records
Feature6 records
I-CubeX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered foundational and core.
- Simon Fraser University - Department of KinesiologyfoundationalI-CubeX arose out of a research project in 1995 directed by Axel Mulder while doing his PhD on virtual musical instruments at SFU. The project led to commercialization of the technology.
- Cycling '74 MaxcoreI-CubeX provides plugins and deep integration with Cycling '74 Max software for real-time multimedia processing. iCube and oCube Max externals available.
- AbletoncoreI-CubeX sensors can control Ableton Live for live music performance. Documentation and support available.
- Derivative (TouchDesigner)coreI-CubeX integrates with Derivative TouchDesigner for real-time visual programming and audiovisual effects control.
- QLabcoreI-CubeX integrates with QLab show control software for theatrical audio/video cue triggering via MIDI.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
I-CubeX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- OpenBCI: Open-source brain-computer interface hardware with EEG/EMG/EOG biosensors targeting research and consumer neurotechnology. Directly comparable to I-CubeX's BioEmo, BioBeat3D, and BioAirD biofeedback sensor line in the biosignal research market.
- Pololu Robotics & Electronics: Seller of sensors, motor controllers, and robotics components with a niche orientation toward education, research, and hobbyist builders. Comparable to I-CubeX's actuator and sensor catalog in target use cases.
- Seeed Studio: Hardware enabler offering Grove modular sensor/actuator ecosystem for makers, IoT developers, and educators. Comparable plug-and-play modular sensor architecture with overlapping customer segments.
- Delsys (delsys.com): Specialist in EMG and biomechanics sensors for human movement research, sports, and clinical applications. Directly comparable to I-CubeX's bio/motion sensors sold to researchers studying human movement and behavior.
Broad incumbents
- Adafruit Industries: Major DIY electronics retailer offering 1000+ sensors, actuators, and boards for makers, educators, and prototypers. Overlaps directly with I-CubeX's sensor and actuator categories but at a broader, lower-cost, more mass-market scale.
- Arduino: Open-source microcontroller platform with a vast ecosystem of sensors, actuators, and shields widely used by I-CubeX's same educator and maker audience. Plays in adjacent (more general-purpose) territory, with I-CubeX positioning as higher-level, HCI-ready analog front-ends via the iCubino Arduino integration.
- SparkFun Electronics: U.S. retailer of sensors, breakout boards, and development kits for hobbyists, educators, and researchers. Comparable direct-to-consumer e-commerce model with similar product breadth and target audience to I-CubeX.
- National Instruments (NI): Large incumbent in measurement, data acquisition, and control systems. Comparable at the digitizer/sensor-interface layer, though serving higher-end industrial and lab users than I-CubeX's creative-tech niche.
Direct peers
- Phidgets Inc. Canadian maker of USB sensor interfaces and modular sensor/actuator kits for research, education, and prototyping. Closest direct competitor to I-CubeX in the modular sensor interface space, sharing target customers (researchers, educators, hobbyists) and a USB-based connectivity model.
- Measurement Computing (MCC): Manufacturer of data acquisition (DAQ) hardware and software for measurement and control, with USB and Ethernet digitizers. Comparable to I-CubeX's USB-microDig and WiDig digitizers as analog-to-digital sensor interfaces for research and industrial test customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
I-CubeX social profiles
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I-CubeX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
I-CubeX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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I-CubeX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about I-CubeX
What does I-CubeX do?
I-CubeX sells a modular sensor ecosystem consisting of 80+ sensor models (motion, bio, environmental, proximity, touch), 30+ actuator models, and a line of digitizers (USB-microDig, Wi-microDig, WiDig, Digitizer) that convert analog/digital sensor signals into MIDI, OSC, or WebSocket messages for controlling digital media. The system is bundled with proprietary software (Connect, EditorX, Link, SensePlay) and plugins for Max/MSP, Pure Data, TouchDesigner, Processing, OpenFrameworks, and Arduino, and is offered alongside pre-configured kits such as the Discover WizKit. Customers are researchers, artists, musicians, educators, engineers, and accessibility developers who purchase hardware directly from the online store for prototyping, performance, and experimentation.
Is I-CubeX a public or private company?
I-CubeX is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was I-CubeX founded?
I-CubeX was founded in 1995. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is I-CubeX based?
I-CubeX is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does I-CubeX make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses, professional Services and wizKit Packages.
Who are I-CubeX's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are OpenBCI, Pololu Robotics & Electronics, Seeed Studio and Delsys (delsys.com). Broad incumbents are Adafruit Industries, Arduino, SparkFun Electronics and National Instruments (NI). Direct peers are Phidgets Inc. and Measurement Computing (MCC).
Does I-CubeX have an API?
No public API is recorded for I-CubeX.
What industry is I-CubeX in?
I-CubeX's product category is Sensor hardware for digital media control. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAKAI, Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail, with a secondary code of CRACAKAC, Sensors & Modules (IMU, GPS, Camera, RF) Retail. Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3670.