Company

Engineering Innovation.
Advancing Robotics.

Kalysta is a French deep-tech company transforming advanced robotics and mechatronics research into innovative technologies, intelligent actuation systems and custom engineering solutions.

Kalysta research and engineering visual featuring a mobile robotic platform, electrohydraulic actuation, embedded electronics and the development kit
Actuation, robotics and mechatronic engineering.

About Kalysta

From Scientific Research to Engineering Innovation.

Founded in 2021 at Université Paris-Saclay, Kalysta is a French deep-tech company specializing in advanced actuation technologies, robotics and mechatronic engineering. Building on extensive research expertise, we develop innovative technologies and engineering solutions for industrial and robotic applications.

Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, embedded systems, software, artificial intelligence and control. This integrated approach enables us to develop solutions ranging from individual components and intelligent actuators to complete robotic and mechatronic systems.

Through our close collaboration with Université Paris-Saclay and our industrial partners, we bridge scientific research and practical engineering, transforming technological innovation into solutions addressing real-world challenges.

The people behind Kalysta

Leadership Team

Prof. Dr. Eng. Samer AlFayad

Prof. Dr. Eng. Samer AlFayad

Founder

Professor of Robotics at Université Paris-Saclay with 25 years of experience in humanoid robotics, mechatronics, and advanced electrohydraulic actuation. His expertise spans robotic system design, innovative actuation technologies, and industrial research. As Kalysta's founder, he drives the company's technological vision, combining scientific excellence with industrial innovation.

Eng. Jean-Claude Rassou

Eng. Jean-Claude Rassou

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Experienced business executive and former President of Motorola Mobility France, with extensive expertise in industrial management, corporate strategy, and technology commercialization. As Kalysta's CEO, he leads the company's business strategy, industrial growth, and development of strategic partnerships.

Dr. Eng. Maya Sleiman

Dr. Eng. Maya Sleiman

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

PhD in Robotics from Université Paris-Saclay, with 16 years of industrial engineering experience. She specializes in mechatronic design, electrohydraulic actuation, product development, and industrialization. She leads Kalysta's technological development, translating innovative engineering concepts into practical industrial solutions.

Dr. Eng. Maysoon Ghandour

Dr. Eng. Maysoon Ghandour

Head of Control Department

PhD in Robotics from Université Paris-Saclay, specializing in distributed real-time control architectures for humanoid robots. Her expertise includes ROS 2, EtherCAT, embedded real-time systems, and electrohydraulic actuator control. She leads the development and integration of advanced control solutions for Kalysta's robotic and mechatronic systems.

Kalysta in numbers

20+Years of Research Expertise
8Multidisciplinary Researchers
3International Patent Families
2021Year of Establishment

Research partnership

Université Paris-Saclay

Kalysta maintains a strong connection with Université d'Évry Paris-Saclay through collaborative research in mechatronics and advanced robotics.

This partnership supports technological innovation, multidisciplinary research and the development of advanced robotics and mechatronic solutions, strengthening the connection between academic research and industrial applications.

From Innovation to Industrial Solutions

Kalysta transforms advanced research into practical technologies and custom engineering solutions. Our expertise spans mechanical design, hydraulic actuation, embedded electronics, software, intelligent control, prototyping and system integration.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Kalysta's technological development builds on research and innovation in electrohydraulic actuation, sensing and advanced mechatronic systems.

FR3129473A1

Cylinder with Integrated Position Sensor

Position sensing integrated into the actuator for compact displacement measurement.

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EP3931444B1

Hydraulic Actuator for Overpressure Compensation

Hydraulic actuator architecture addressing overpressure detection and compensation.

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These publications are presented as technical references. Their inclusion does not establish patent ownership or licensing by Kalysta.

Work with Kalysta

Your Vision. Our Engineering Expertise.

Whether you are developing an innovative product, integrating advanced technologies or addressing complex engineering challenges, Kalysta provides the expertise to support your project from concept to implementation.

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