KINOVA Robotics Signs an Exclusive Distribution Agreement for China with HIT Service Robot CO., LTD

BOISBRIAND, QC, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - KINOVA Robotics, a leading global service robotic technology company, announced today it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for China with HIT Service Robot CO., LTD for their JACO and MICO product lines.

HIT Service Robot CO., LTD will be the exclusive distributor and service center for KINOVA Robotics JACO and MICO product lines in China. The JACO and MICO product lines are designed for education, research and industrial organizations to innovate towards technology and platform solutions for the growing range of applications of service robotics. This new partnership allows KINOVA Robotics to provide Chinese distribution partners and users a complete range of service robotic products while establishing a national service center.

"Kinova Robotics set to become, from 2006, a world-renowned leader in robotics. The recent visit of our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to our facilities only confirms the growing interest in our innovative industry and the vitality of our teams who work daily to improve the quality of life in of our users. Our company is committed to providing top quality service robotic products that enable teachers, researchers, distribution partners and users to meet their robotic needs across China." Said François Boucher, Executive Vice President of Kinova Robotics. HIT Service Robot CO. Ltd. shares our commitment to innovation and high quality products designed to help people. "

Victor Guan , Vice President of HIT Service Robot CO., LTD added, "KINOVA Robotics is a great partner for HIT Service Robot CO., LTD. They have the expertise, knowledge, pedigree, scale, reputation and complementary product portfolio to help consolidate HIT Service Robot CO., LTD as a market leader in China. We are happy that KINOVA Robotics recognized the quality of our organization."

The distribution agreement may be expanded with additional products in the future.

About KINOVA Robotics
KINOVA Robotics is a global service robotic technology company located in Canada, that pushes the limits of humanity by amplifying human capacities and making its solutions accessible. KINOVA Robotics develops, produces and support robots that empowers people with disabilities to push beyond their current boundaries , people in industry to interact with their environment more efficiently and safely, and contribute to aiding product development and hands-on applications in the areas of rehabilitation and medical/surgical robotics.

About HIT Service Robot CO., LTD
HIT Service Robot CO., LTD (HRG), founded in 2014, is one of China's high-tech giants in robotics with a joint investment from Heilongjiang provincial government, Harbin municipal government, and the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT). HRG manufactures a full range of robots and robotic equipment for various industries and operates as a solution provider for technology companies. The company has a strong presence in 13 major Chinese cities and has international offices in Washington DC, San Jose, Frankfurt, Seoul and Tokyo.

To learn more about KINOVA Robotics, visit kinovarobotics.com

SOURCE Kinova Robotics