Abbott Laboratories

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Abbott Park, Illinois · Est. 1888 · 1 model registered

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Abbott Laboratories: 1 model. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Abbott Park, Illinois

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a global medical device and healthcare company. Developing robotic surgical systems, continuous glucose monitoring (Freestyle Libre), and AI-powered diagnostics. Makes strategic investments in medical robotics via Abbott Ventures.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 20.0%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

  • PUBLIC

Key Facts

FocusMedical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and branded generics
StagePublic company listed on NYSE under ticker ABT
StockNYSE: ABT
ProductsFreestyle Libre CGM, robotic surgical systems, AI diagnostics

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Abbott Laboratories.

Leadership & Founders

3 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Robert B. Fordsecondary-verified

Chairman & CEO

Robert B. Fordsecondary-verified

Chairman and CEO

Founding Team

Wallace Calvin Abbott[Founder]

no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)

Wallace Calvin AbbottFounder
Wallace Calvin AbbottFounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating1
Announced1
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

AWS1 · 1× joint · 976 total
Microsoft2 · 1× joint · 350 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

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FAQ

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What is Abbott Laboratories?

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a global medical device and healthcare company. Developing robotic surgical systems, continuous glucose monitoring (Freestyle Libre), and AI-powered diagnostics. Makes strategic investments in medical robotics via Abbott Ventures.

What does Abbott Laboratories make?

Abbott Laboratories has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Abbott FreeStyle Libre (Abbott Laboratories builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Abbott Laboratories publicly traded?

Yes. Abbott Laboratories is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Abbott Laboratories?

Robert B. Ford is the ceo of Abbott Laboratories, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Abbott Laboratories?

Abbott Laboratories is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is Abbott Laboratories headquartered?

Abbott Laboratories is headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, USA.

Who owns Abbott Laboratories?

Abbott Laboratories is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does Abbott Laboratories operate robots?

Abbott Laboratories is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Abbott Laboratories a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Abbott Laboratories ranks in roughly the top 80% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Abbott Laboratories founded?

Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888.

Is Abbott Laboratories safe?

Abbott Laboratories 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.