Made-in-Canada Defence Solutions Must Accelerate: David McGuinty

Made-in-Canada Defence Solutions Must Accelerate: David McGuinty

Oct 20, 2026 | Defence Industrial Strategy, Defence Investment Agency, Drone Defence Initiative, Industry News, Uncategorized

By Scott Simmie

 

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), revealed in February of 2026, wasn’t just another political announcement. It was a monumental, strategic shift in how Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) will obtain the tools it needs.

“To protect Canada’s sovereignty, build our prosperity, and strengthen our strategic autonomy, the Canadian government must change how we invest in defence,” said Prime Minister Mark Carney on February 17.

One of the core tenets of the strategy is that Canada must foster and grow its own solutions to serve the broad needs of defence and sovereignty. Doing so, said Carney, will not only strengthen the country’s capabilities but also its economy.

“Canada is developing leadership in areas that will be increasingly central to defence, including space, artificial intelligence, cyber, quantum, medical countermeasures, robotics, and drones,” he said, emphasising the DIS will focus on developing and procuring Made-in-Canada solutions, or partnering with allies other than the United States.

“In this century, the work of defending Canada is the work of building Canada,” he said. “Its framework is simple: build, partner, buy.”

Above: Talos, the world’s longest-range military ground vehicle (7,000km), which InDro is converting into a robot. Below: The Prime Minister announcing the Defence Industrial Strategy

Mark Carney, DIS

THE DEFENCE INVESTMENT AGENCY

 

Prior to developing the Defence Industrial Strategy, Ottawa consulted with 17 different countries that already have similar programs – learning how those nations streamlined and improved their own procurement processes. It also consulted with industry, which expressed frustration with the both the time frames and the amount of bureaucracy involved with bidding on federal contracts.

As a result of these consultations – and even prior to the DIS being rolled out – Ottawa announced the new Defence Investment Agency (DIA) on October 2, 2025.

“Canada’s defence procurement is currently fragmented across several departments, slow to consult industry, and too complicated to respond to rapidly evolving military needs – leaving the Canadian Armed Forces waiting years, sometimes decades for critical equipment,” said a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office announcing the new agency.

Carney also announced the appointment of Doug Guzman as Chief Executive Officer of the DIA. Guzman has three decades of high-level experience in finance and investment, including leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and serving most recently as Deputy Chair of the Royal Bank of Canada.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for partnership between government and businesses,” said Guzman. “All at once, we can drive investment, strengthen our national security, and meet our international commitments. We will bring speed and simplicity to the process of arming our military, while building Canada’s industrial capacity.”

Prime Minister Carney stated the DIA would be playing a critical role at a critical time.

“In a dangerous and divided world, Canada’s new government is ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces get the equipment they need, when they need it,” he said.

 

RAPID IMPLEMENTATION

 

Since the announcement of the Defence Industrial Strategy earlier this year, Ottawa has been following through on its pledge to reduce red tape and shorten timelines. One such example was the RED COBALT Uncrewed Systems Accelerator 2026, which brought together leading members of all Canadian armed services with companies working on solutions in August of 2026. It was an opportunity for hands-on demonstrations of the latest in drone, counter-drone and ground robotics technologies. InDro Robotics was one the many companies demonstrating or exhibiting solutions. We wrote about that event here.

One month earlier, the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) was announced. Led jointly by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency, the DDI is identifying specific solutions Canada needs – and ramping up the speed at which qualifying Canadian companies can start working on solutions.

The DDI has multiple initial priority areas, including low-cost tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance drones, and Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) for logistics and complex terrain. After reviewing applications from hundreds of Canadian companies, the DDI determined that a much smaller number of firms, including InDro Robotics, meet the criteria as a “Qualified Supplier” for all five current streams. The designation places these companies in an optimal position to develop and bid on high priority solutions.

The speed at which all of this is taking place – along with the key role Canadian innovations will play – was recently emphasised by Defence Minister David McGuinty. In a keynote speech opening the 2026 GCXpo, McGuinty made it crystal-clear we are in a new era; one where partnerships and speed are of paramount importance. Here’s his speech:

INDRO’S TAKE

 

As a research and development company, InDro has always had to be agile. Meeting milestones and other deadlines is very much part of our company ethos.

And so is Canada. We are proud to offer world-class, Made-in-Canada solutions – and this extends to the new Defence Industrial Strategy, the Drone Defence Initiative, and whatever else comes in the months and years ahead.

“InDro has carried out multiple previous contracts for the Department of National Defence, creating dual-purpose solutions that can serve our military while also having use-cases on the civilian side of things,” says InDro Founder and CEO Philip Reece.

“We fully understand that Canada and Canadian technology firms are now in a new era – where even greater speed and the very latest technologies will play critical roles in our defence and sovereignty. When it comes to drones, ground robotics and AI, we are ready for that challenge.

“And, as a Canadian company, are proud to help serve this country’s needs.”

 

GCXpo highlights next-gen technologies at Area X.O

GCXpo highlights next-gen technologies at Area X.O

Sep 30, 2026 | Defence, Defence Industrial Strategy, GCXpo, Industry News, Scott Simmie

By Scott Simmie

 

This year’s GCXpo – the showcase of next-generation technologies in the nation’s capital – was the biggest ever.

More than 2400 attendees registered for the event, which included exhibits from 100+ firms. Organized by Invest Ottawa (which owns and operates Area X.O, the exhibit site) and with the support of the Federal Government and others, it was a clear success.

At last year’s event, Defence Minister David McGuinty first flagged that a new Defence Investment Strategy was on its way. The subsequent release of that policy, which commits close to half a trillion dollars in defence spending between now and 2035, meant this year’s GCXpo saw a greater emphasis on defence and other dual-purpose technologies.

The Honourable David McGuinty was here again, kicking off the event with a short keynote address.

“Everyone here today understands how quickly the security environment is changing,” he said.

“Technology is changing the battlespace at extraordinary speed. The cycle between innovation, deployment and countermeasure is getting shorter. Supply chains are under pressure, and the demands on our people and equipment are growing.”

McGuinty said we cannot respond to this environment with systems designed for a different era.

“Ukraine has shown us how quickly militaries must be able to adapt. Uncrewed systems, counter-drone technologies and electronic warfare have become central to the fight. And the pace of innovation has been breathtaking and relentless,” he said.

“The lesson for Canada is clear: Military advantage increasingly depends on how quickly we can test, adopt and scale it – scale the technology.”

Many of the companies at GCXpo came here to signal they are ready for that challenge.

Below: Defence Minister David McGuinty, followed by a counter-UAS interceptor designed in Ukraine that will be built in Canada. Above: An electro-magnetic catapult for launching large fixed-wing drones, from Cypher Robotics

DEFENCE AND AGRITECH

 

The sprawling exhibit area was divided into two zones: One for dual-purpose and defence technologies, and the other for agricultural technologies. In a changing world, even the agriculture technologies took on a new significance.

“Agri-tech is a pillar of Canadian sovereignty, and it is about far more than food,” says the GCXpo site. “It covers secure supply chains, resilient rural infrastructure, and dual-use technologies that move between the field and other sectors.”

The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Agri-Tech zone was busy, and included:

  • Robotics and autonomous machinery for use in the field
  • AI and analytics for crop health/yield, livestock and resource management
  • New and sustainable production techniques, some of which take into account climate change

There were many impressive new solutions on display and the Agri-Tech area was busy, but there was arguably more buzz around the second zone.

 

ACCENTURE DEFENCE AND DUAL-PURPOSE ZONE

 

Dual-purpose technologies are ones that can be used in both civilian and defence applications. For example, the new InDro Obsidian – a hybrid-electric all-terrain vehicle – could be used to transport emergency supplies in a disaster scenario, or move critical goods to the front lines on a battlefield.

And the TALOS – the world’s longest-range hybrid-electric ground vehicle with a range of 7,000 kilometres – could be used for multiple use-cases in civilian or military applications. The vehicle, which was originally designed to be driven by humans, is currently being transformed by InDro into a robotic vehicle capable of remote teleoperation or even fully autonomous missions. From far north sovereignty and reconnaissance patrols through to transporting critical supplies in a disaster scenario, TALOS is truly a dual-purpose device.

But, in a sign of how quickly the geopolitical scene has shifted, there were many exhibitors whose products and innovations are built solely for military applications. Several companies were displaying drone technologies specifically for the battlefield. These included First-Person View drones capable of carrying explosives designed for taking out larger drones in flight or targets on the ground. One firm had very small but high-speed drones intended for battlefield reconnaissance. Multiple companies had military-style vehicles designed to be remotely operated for moving supplies without putting a human being at risk. There were also several firms with Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones.

Some of these solutions will find a place in Canada’s defence supply chain; others will not. The challenge will be to find solutions that won’t quickly become outdated. Though Ukraine is not the only conflict on the planet, the pace of innovation in that war has been astonishing – and was noted more than once by Minister McGuinty. Today’s cutting-edge drone solutions in that war will likely be eclipsed six months from now.

Below: Gallery showing the InDro Obsidian, two images of InDro TALOS, and InDro Founder and CEO Philip Reece

 

InDro Obsidian

INDRO TALOS EXHIBIT

INDRO TALOS SIDE

Philip Reece

INDRO’S TAKE

 

Since its inception as “TCXpo” – where the TC stood for Transport Canada – InDro has participated in every one of these events. We’ve watched this exhibition grow and evolve over time, with 2026 breaking all previous years for attendance. We anticipate the greater emphasis on dual-purpose and defence is a trend that will continue for the foreseeable future.

“The Federal Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy is a prudent and clear path toward greater reliance on Made-in-Canada solutions,” says InDro Founder and CEO Philip Reece.

“The challenge for Canadian companies will be in iterating solutions that stay ahead of the technology curve and provide truly useful, long-term utility for the Department of National Defence. InDro is proud to contribute to those solutions, along with many other dedicated Canadian companies. Collectively, we are dedicated to innovations that will help ensure Canadian sovereignty and preparedness.”

We’ll have more on TALOS in the near future. Stand by.

How InDro’s Custom Robots Speed High-level R&D

How InDro’s Custom Robots Speed High-level R&D

Sep 15, 2026 | InDro Commander, InDro Solutions, Innovation, Scott Simmie

By Scott Simmie

 

At the University of Toronto Robotics Institute‘s recent annual conference, a small convoy of robots was getting a lot of attention.

They were autonomously navigating, with each robot following the other at a precise distance and speed, all while sharing data about their surroundings with the entire group. It was the result of a lot of work by two PhD candidates from the University of Toronto’s Aerospace Institute (UTIAS), who have been working together out of the Robotics Institute’s lab.

The researchers are Luka Antonyshyn and Alec Krawciw. Luka is in his second year as a PhD student at the Autonomous Space Robotics Laboratory, run by Professor Tim Barfoot under the Robotics Institute. Alec previously studied mechanical engineering at the University of Victoria prior to coming to the U of T in 2022. He’s also working on his PhD in that same laboratory.

Those two, working together as closely as those robots, are responsible for that convoy’s precision.

“Throughout my PhD, I’ve generally been working on algorithms that make it easier for robots to drive safely and reliably in unstructured off-road environments,” says Krawciw. Meanwhile, Antonyshyn has been working on complementary research: Control. Specifically, getting the robots to ‘think’ about the environment around them and adjust their driving accordingly.

“If you imagine a human being hiking or mountain biking, they tend to look at their environment and kind of pre-compensate based on the terrain they see ahead of them,” he says. “So I’m trying to do this in the context of a computer and a robot.”

It’s high-level work, with an even higher-level goal: To have their research someday control autonomous robots on the moon.

Above: Channeling the Beatles Abbey Road. The robot platforms were supplied by InDro but the research and modifications were done by Luka Antonyshyn and Alec Krawciw under the direction of Professor Tim Barfoot. Below: A closer look at those robots, which feature InDro Commander on the Hunter 2.0 platform

U of T Hunter 2.0 Lunar

MOONBOTS

 

The work these PhD students are working on is very real. They have been collaborating with MDA Space, a leader in the field whose accomplishments famously include the building of the Canadarm – a remotely controlled arm used in NASA’s Space Shuttle program. (You can review MDA Space’s many accomplishments on a timeline here.)

MDA Space has been working alongside the Canadian Space Agency to develop what will be called the Lunar Utility Vehicle. It will be a fairly large moon rover that will be used as part of the Artemis program, NASA’s long-term mission to return humans to the moon. That vehicle will transport cargo from landing and launch sites on the moon to the habitats where astronauts will be living.

“So the idea of the convoy we’ve been exploring is essentially that using multiple robots would allow us to carry much bigger pieces of cargo than a single robot could by itself,” explains Antonyshyn.

Of course, a good algorithm can be scaled to larger devices. We asked these researchers if there were plans to eventually do that – taking it up from the Hunter 2.0 and InDro Commander platforms they’re currently using. The answer?

“It’s actually something we’ve already worked on,” says Krawciw.  “In November of 2025, we visited the Canadian Space Agency’s Mars Analogue Terrain and used two vehicles called the Lunar Exploration Light Rovers, which are essentially path-to-flight prototype vehicles. They’re about the size of the minivan. And we used the exact same algorithms developed on the Hunter 2.0 platforms on the two large vehicles carrying a payload that weighs about 500 kilograms.”

 

HOW INDRO SPEEDS R&D

 

InDro deals frequently with universities and other institutions carrying out research and development. Most of them want to spend their time on algorithms and research, not on building and integrating robots. That’s where InDro comes in. Head of R&D Sales Luke Corbeth works closely with such institutions, taking time to fully understand their needs and requirements. He then pulls together packages within budget. In this case, it was four Hunter 2.0 platforms, with InDro Commander integrated. Commander, which does high-speed EDGE computing and allows for additional sensors to be quickly added, allowed this team to rapidly get into their research.

“One of the more annoying parts of working with real robots is sorting out the physical and computer integration,” says Krawciw.

“So whether that’s wiring things up such that your sensors are getting power, or setting up routers so you can actually communicate with the computer onboard the robot – all of these are time-consuming and expensive tasks that essentially take away from any real research output you might rather be doing. By utilizing something like InDro Commander, you essentially cut that time to a fraction of what it originally would be.”

We’ve heard variations of this many times over the years. Researchers want to get on with their R&D, not build robots. They leave that to us.

Below: InDro’s Scott Simmie interviews Luka Antonyshyn and Alec Krawciw on our SoundByte micro-podcast.

INDRO’S TAKE

 

Because InDro itself is an R&D company, we truly understand the needs of other researchers. So we take great satisfaction not only in speeding that research with plug & play custom robots – but in seeing that research pay off. We congratulate Luka Antonyshyn and Alec Krawciw on their work, and Professor Tim Barfoot as well.

“Research like this paves the way for new and important use-cases. And it doesn’t get more novel than developing algorithms that may one day be used on the moon,” says InDro Founder and CEO Philip Reece.

“We are always eager to help universities and other R&D institutes get the right product to help accelerate their work at a competitive price point. Because we ourselves live in that research and development world, we try to go above and beyond to ensure researchers have the right tools to advance both their work – and the industry.”

Interested in a discussion? Contact Luke Corbeth for a no-pressure conversation.

InDro Robotics stands shoulder-to-shoulder with others for new Defence Drone Initiative

InDro Robotics stands shoulder-to-shoulder with others for new Defence Drone Initiative

Sep 1, 2026 | Defence, Defence Industrial Strategy, Defence Investment Agency, InDro Solutions, Industry News, Scott Simmie

By Scott Simmie

 

InDro Robotics is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of the “Qualified Suppliers” for the recently announced Defence Drone Initiative (DDI), part of the broader Defence Industrial Strategy, or DIS.

Things have been moving incredibly quickly on the defence side of things in Canada. in October of 2025, the new Defence Investment Agency was announced. Its role is to modernise the defence procurement process “by centralizing expertise, cutting red tape and streamlining decisions. This means faster delivery of critical equipment to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard, protecting Canada’s sovereignty and strengthening our armed forces.”

That was followed, in February of 2026, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing the Defence Industrial Strategy, stressing the country is at a critical turning point.

The DIS commits the Federal Government to investing some $500B between now and 2035 to enhance our armed forces and defence/sovereignty capabilities. A significant portion will be earmarked for Canadian technology companies. The goal is to bolster Made-in-Canada capabilities and jobs, while reducing traditional reliance on US primes. Defence Minister David McGuinty hammered that point home:

“Today’s announcement reflects the government’s clear commitment to ensuring Canada has secure, timely, and reliable access to the capabilities required to defend our country, protect our sovereignty, and confront current and future threats,” he said.

And in July of 2026, the new Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) was announced, with a goal “to accelerate the development, testing, adaptation, and production of uncrewed and autonomous systems for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

The DDI has six initial priority areas, including low-cost tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance drones, and Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) for logistics and complex terrain.

“Led collaboratively by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency (DIA), the initiative will establish a competitive supply arrangement that connects operational requirements with Canadian innovation and creates a more agile pathway to develop, acquire and integrate these technologies,” it states.

Already, the agency has reviewed applications from hundreds of Canadian companies. From those, it has selected a smaller number that are now designated as “Qualified Suppliers” for the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace competitive Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA). Those within that smaller, pre-qualified pool can submit proposals to compete for research, prototype development, testing, demonstrations, and – assuming all requirements are met – potential production.

InDro Robotics is on that list, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with other innovative Canadian firms.

Above: The world’s longest-range vehicle, which InDro is extensively modifying for remote operations. Below: InDro Founder and CEO Philip Reece

 

Philip Reece Area X.O

DEFENCE INVESTMENT AGENCY GOALS

 

With cutting red tape one of its stated goals, the Defence Investment Agency has already begun awarding contracts. They include an initial contract valued at approximately $2.3B for “military communications to support Arctic Sovereignty and National Security,” awarded to Telesat.

“The contract will defend Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic by delivering the first phase of next-generation military satellite communications capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) through the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation,” states this news release. “This is the first contract awarded following the strategic partnership established in December 2025 between the Government of Canada, Telesat and MDA Space.”

The Defence Investment Agency has some key areas and initiatives it will be prioritising. They are:

  • Air and Space: Radar, surveillance, early warning, air mobility
  • Joint and Digital: “Using advanced technology and training to help protect Canada and North America”)
  • Sea: Modernising submarines/naval fleet to support defence and Arctic sovereignty
  • Land: “Upgrading vehicles, gear and infrastructure to keep the Army mobile, safe and ready for new challenges.” This includes Canadian Forces bases themselves

 

DIS OPPORTUNITIES FOR TECH COMPANIES

 

Buried within those broad categories are many opportunities for selected companies with expertise in long-range RPAS and ground robotics. In fact, InDro has already put in proposals in both of those domains. One of them involves a robotic version of the world’s longest-range vehicle: A rugged hybrid-electric AWD that can travel 7,000km on a single tank of diesel.

This is clearly an opportune time for Canadian suppliers to potentially grow their businesses while contributing to critical national goals. Part of the DIS aims to strengthen economic ties with European allies, meaning opportunities will arise to showcase and potentially sell Canadian innovations to global partners, many of whom are also pivoting on their own traditional reliance on US military and defence manufacturers.

Things are moving quickly. And the recent “RED COBALT Uncrewed Systems Accelerator 2026” event at the new Area X.O Killaloe was a clear indicator of that. Multiple Canadian companies, including InDro, were invited to exhibit defence-related RPAS, ground robotics and more at a hands-on event that included key decision-makers from the Department of National Defence, the Defence Investment Agency, and the Defence Drone Initiative.

Below: The recent RED COBALT event, followed by an image of the long-range vehicle InDro is transforming into a robot

Red Cobalt Area X.O
TALOS

INDRO’S TAKE

 

InDro is proud to potentially play a role in Canada’s defence and sovereignty at this critical point in history – and believe we have several dual-purpose technologies that could prove useful in these endeavours. In addition to the vehicle mentioned above, InDro is also involved with a long-range ISR RPAS that can withstand Arctic temperatures and carry a payload in addition to multiple sensors – which may well prove a fit for the Drone Defence Initiative.

While the Defence Investment Agency has narrowed the playing field, we also know there are no guarantees. The DIA and DDI will, as they should, scrutinise all proposals to ensure that the best selections are made in the interests of the country – and its taxpayers.

“These are, indeed, changing times,” says InDro Founder and CEO Philip Reece. “We have carried out multiple projects for the Department of Defence in the past, and are now laser-focused on these newer and far more ambitious initiatives.

“Yes, we share in the industry’s enthusiasm for potential business opportunities. But even more than that, InDro is proud to be answering Canada’s call for new and innovative technologies we believe will benefit the country at large at this critical point in history.”

Global Robotics Adoption: J.P. Morgan Predicts Significant Growth

Global Robotics Adoption: J.P. Morgan Predicts Significant Growth

Aug 25, 2026 | InDro Prowler, Industry 4.0, Industry News, Robots

By Scott Simmie

 

Barely a day goes by without a new video popping up on LinkedIn or YouTube, showing off the capabilities of a new humanoid or quadruped robot.

The videos can be spectacular: Robots performing seemingly-impossible jumps, scrambling up and down rugged inclines, performing martial arts – even folding laundry. Just a few days ago, two different Chinese-made robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world record. During one heat, a robot called “Lightning” clocked in at 9.39 seconds. Bolt’s 2009 record, which still stands (for humans), is 9.58 seconds. So at least two humanoids can run faster than the world’s fastest human.

The impression left by such feats is that we are truly entering a world where robots – particularly humanoids – will soon be commonplace in factories, homes, and even delivering goods on the streets.

But are we? We’ll dive into that topic today. Specifically, we’ll look at predictions for the growth of robotic adoption in the coming years.

First, though, a look at that incredible run by Lightning, built by Chinese phone manufacturer Honor for a robotic games competition.

NOT SO FAST

 

Lightning is pretty impressive. But that speed doesn’t mean humanoids are ready to be deployed at scale.

Currently, companies interested in humanoids are generally trying them out on a one-off basis or using them for R&D. That means testing their capabilities, usually in a factory setting, with a specific task. Usually those tasks require significant training in simulation and additional coding before they can be deployed. And even then, no humanoids we’ve seen can perform with anything like the speed and intuition of a human being (though we will give a medal to Lightning for that 100m run).

Humans are, obviously, incredibly complex. We make our own calculations, at lightning speed, every single time we reach for an object and move it. Our own “sensors” – ranging from our eyes and ears to the nerves in our fingertips, muscles etc. – provide constant feedback as we grasp or manipulate an object. We can also take verbal directions and process them quickly. We can collaborate with a co-worker simply by asking them for some extra help. And we can hear or see unanticipated events and react quickly.

Humanoids will reach those capabilities someday (and we have one client who plans to deploy one for simple tasks in a radioactive environment). But there’s still a ways to go before they reach their full potential.

In the meantime, many other types of robots prove daily they can carry out useful tasks. Robotic arms can pick-and-place even heavy objects and never get tired. Autonomous Mobile Robots can move heavy loads across a factory floor. Quadrupeds like InDro Prowler can carry out inspection or security patrols (some are even deployed in a museum to keep watch after-hours). The Cypher Robotics Captis system can count inventory in massive warehouses.

But such robots are still far from ubiquitous. The real wave, the shift toward robots becoming a regular part of the scene in the workplace – and eventually in our lives – is still many years off.

 

PREDICTIONS

 

It’s easy to make predictions, and there are many of them floating around when it comes to robotics. One we find particularly well-researched was published August 16 of 2026 by J.P. Morgan, a global leader in investment banking services. While it’s bullish on robotics in general, it does offer some cautionary notes.

“In our view, the gap between a viral demo reel and a truly useful general-purpose robot remains quite wide—something investors need to appreciate,” reads this report. “The challenge lies in getting humanoids to perform a wide range of tasks safely, reliably and autonomously in an unpredictable world.”

Remember how we mentioned that humans make countless calculations per second? J.P Morgan cites research saying that even AI-powered robots capable of 2,000 trillion operations per second (TOPS) don’t come close to human capabilities.

“…All that brain power and processing ability only produces roughly 10% of what an average adult human brain could do – not enough yet to replace generalised human labor,” it states.

But it will someday get there – reaching a point where humanoids can not only perform alongside humans in unpredictable environments, but will be able to receive and understand verbal instructions via AI Large Language Models.

And the global predictions overall? J.P. Morgan suggests a major shift will come between now and 2035, growing from $100B US annual sales in 2025 to $2.5 trillion US by 2035. That’s an average annual growth rate of 35-40 per cent. It suggests autonomous vehicles (including cars, robotaxis etc.) sales could reach $750B US by 2035, or a little over one-third of that $2.5 trillion predicted total. The report does not separate out robotic arms, which have become a mainstay in many large-scale factories, particularly in the automotive sector.

We should also add J.P. Morgan suggests that $2.5 trillion may well be a conservative estimate. Those more bullish on the future predict the global spend could reach $8 trillion US by 2035. The report also suggests that China is particularly well-positioned, with three of the world’s largest humanoid manufacturers, as well as highly integrated supply chains.

As for InDro, we foresee a continual progression – which includes overcoming some hurdles along the way. We particularly like this video, created by Toronto’s Dr. Albert Chen, who has an incredibly impressive background in Engineering, product development and startups:

INDRO’S TAKE

 

We’re not surprised by the numbers suggested by J.P. Morgan’s analyst. Our own sales have increased significantly since we entered the ground robotics world. We are seeing strong demand for both R&D platforms – which ultimately lead to innovations that boost the industry – plus our own robots. We are also currently working on our most ambitious project to date: Turning the world’s longest-range hybrid vehicle (7,000km on a single tank of diesel) into a robot.

“InDro has designed and built robots for some of the largest technology companies in the world and is ideally positioned for the increase in global demand,” says InDro Founder and CEO Philip Reece. “When you add in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and its emphasis on dual-purpose technology solutions, we – along with many others in this sector – are ready for the future.”