Titan Medial, Fanuc and the Top 24 Stocks to Profit from the Rise of Robotics
In the next decades, economists are expecting a huge rise in robotics. These companies are working on technology that helps us do things better, or to replace manpower.
What does today’s robots look like?
Robotics touches a wide variety of fields that we’ve broken down below.
Here’s what a Titan Medial robot looks like:



The Top 24 Stocks
Here’s our selection of the Top 24 robotics stocks and ETFs…
👨⚕️ Healthcare
Assure Holdings Corp (IOM-X)
They work on surgical robotics technology.
Opinion about IOM.V: A fairly new company and has only had one conference call with management. Any time you have spine surgery in the US, there has…
Titan Medical Inc. (TMD-T)
A Toronto-based robotic surgical technology developer.
Opinion about TMD.TO: Robotic surgery. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG-Q) has a monopoly. This company thinks they have a better system. Have to go through…
Agilent Technologies (A-N)
A company that creates robotics systems to provide automation solutions.
Opinion about A: Not a huge fan of this one. They seem to have trouble executing. Expert opinions on Agilent Technologies (A) — buy, sell, or hold…
Charles River Labs Intl (CRL-N)
They are working on a simple, walk-away robotic solution in laboratories.
Opinion about CRL: Does safety testing, the efficacy, phase 1 through 3 trials for particular drugs for pharmaceutical companies. High growth,…
Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG-Q)
A robotic products designerthat improves clinical outcomes through minimally invasive surgery.
Opinion about ISRG: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research It is one of our favourite growth companies and we will…
Stryker Corp. (SYK-N)
A robotic-arm assisted surgical equipment producer.
Opinion about SYK: Good products, good reputation. Good long-term investment in the medical device area. If you own it, keep holding. Her exposure to…
🚚 Industrials
Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG-X)
A marine technology company that creates Unmanned Maritime Vehicles.
Opinion about PNG.V: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research Analysts expect EPS of $0.013 and sales of $34.48M. The…
ATS Automation (ATA-T)
They create robots for factory settings.
Opinion about ATS.TO: AI is a really hot theme that's being chased. Operating fundamentals not as strong as he would have thought, in terms of profit…
Flyht Aerospace Solutions (FLY-X)
A developer of robotics in the aerospace industry.
Opinion about FLY.V: Their recent acquisition was a huge benefit to the company. China has said by the end of 2019 all planes must have satellite…
Fanuc Corp (6954-TYO)
An industrial robot automation solution company.
Opinion about 6954.T: Factory automation equipment. Probably #1 or #2 in robots globally. The issue is their auto exposure. People are concerned…
Cognex Corporation (CGNX-Q)
They offer vision products for Vision Guided Robotics.
Opinion about CGNX: Fundamentally he likes this company. It is an automation play company within the global market and it is a top-5 company in that…
Aegion Corp (AEGN-Q)
This company’s services include proprietary robotic internal field joint coatings in pipelines.
Opinion about AEGN: They have a technology for coating/protecting pipes. Trading at about 15X earnings. Management is very excited about their book…
Elbit Systems (ESLT-Q)
They develop robotic devices for a variety of land based missions.
Opinion about ESLT: (A Top Pick Jan 03/18, Down 7%) It is in the defense business. It is a company he really likes and is a really long term holding.…
Lincoln Electric Holding (LECO-Q)
An industrial automation products and robotic systems provider.
Opinion about LECO: Makes welding equipment. Great, long-term track record. Makes excellent equipment. Growth on the re-industrialization of North…
Parker Hannifin Corp (PH-N)
A robotics and systems developer that works in factory and healthcare settings.
Opinion about PH: It is probably poised to do well with the industrials as a whole. It is not a bad buy for the long term.
YASKAWA Electric Corporation (YASKY-6506-JP)
A Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots and robotics equipment.
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🚗 Motor Vehicle
Magna Int’l. (A) (MG-T)
They make robotics equipment for assembly lines.
Opinion about MG.TO: 88-year old investor -- sell, and buy a bank instead? Not an unreasonable time to sell, given the economic sensitivity of the…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU-N)
The Italian company is currently considering options for its robotic arm Comau.
Opinion about FCAU: The guy at Fiat has done a good job. He would buy F-N if you had to be in this industry. It is a better company to own. Better…
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q)
They are the leaders in automating their car manufacturing process.
Opinion about TSLA: Used to be invested, but not now. Sees a lot of potential for upside, but also for downside. Robotics (very early stages) and…
💻 Technology
Memex Inc. (OEE-X)
They offer integrated machine monitoring and adaptive control technology.
Opinion about OEE.V: CISCO needs them to come into manufacturing facilities. They ensure all tools on a platform in a manufacturing floor integrate…
Teradyne Inc (TER-N)
A producer of collaborative robots in manufacturing.
Opinion about TER: A little nervous about the semiconductor cycle. This company seems to be getting its act together. Have done some restructuring.…
Alphabet Inc. (A) (GOOGL-Q)
There are many companies under Alphabet working in robotics, but they are notably working on developing bipedal robots.
Opinion about GOOG: Thinks it'll be a winner. The Mag 7's are tired, but you need to have some exposure from a portfolio diversification perspective.
💹 ETF
Robo-Global Robotics and Automation (ROBO-Q)
This ETF focuses on 12 subsectors work on the intersection of technology and its applications.
Opinion about ROBO: This is a pretty niche ETF, and when he is constructing client portfolios, he is looking for bigger themes. However, he thinks…
Global X Robotics & AI ETF (BOTZ-Q)
An ETF that invests in companies that could benefit from the increased adoption of robotics and artificial intelligence.
Opinion about BOTZ: Has never really been a big fan of having to use ETF’s to go into catchy themes. At first blush, he thought this was a…
