Canvas
[SUBSIDIARY]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. 2017 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Canvas: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 5 sources back the record.
Ownership
SUBSIDIARY
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Canvas is a Construction robotics company developing robotic drywall finishing systems for commercial construction projects. Founded by ex-Boston Dynamics engineer Kevin Albert, the company's robot provides level 4 or level 5 drywall finish, addressing labor shortages in the construction industry.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Canvas.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
CTO & Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a Construction robotics company developing robotic drywall finishing systems for commercial construction projects. Founded by ex-Boston Dynamics engineer Kevin Albert, the company's robot provides level 4 or level 5 drywall finish, addressing labor shortages in the construction industry.
What does Canvas make?
Canvas has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Canvas drywall-finishing robot (Canvas builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Canvas publicly traded?
Canvas is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of JLG Industries (Oshkosh on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Canvas?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Canvas building in the same form factors include Advanced Construction Robotics, PaintJet, Rugged Robotics, Scaled Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Canvas?
Kevin Albert is the ceo of Canvas, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Canvas?
Canvas has no separately traded stock; it is owned by JLG Industries (Oshkosh (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Canvas headquartered?
Canvas is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Who owns Canvas?
Canvas is owned by JLG Industries (Oshkosh, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Canvas operate robots?
Canvas operates 1 verified deployment, including at Newark.
How many robots has Canvas deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Canvas deployment on record at sites including Newark. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Canvas a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Canvas ranks in roughly the top 38% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Canvas founded?
Canvas was founded in 2017.
Is Canvas safe?
Canvas has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.