ATI Industrial Automation

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Apex, North Carolina · Est. 1989 · 2 models registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies ATI Industrial Automation: 2 models. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Apex, North Carolina

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

2

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

ATI Industrial Automation is an Apex, North Carolina-based manufacturer of robotic end-effectors, tool changers, and force/torque sensors. Founded in 1989 by Keith Morris, Robert Little, and Dwayne Perry, ATI is the world-leading developer of robotic accessories including automatic tool changers, compliant force/torque sensors, and robotic material removal tools.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 23.1%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

FocusForce/torque sensors and robotic tool changers for industrial automation and research robots.
TechnologyForce/torque sensors and robotic tool changers.
CustomersIndustrial automation and research robot applications.
CEORobert Little
Co-FounderDwayne Perry (Chief Sensor Technologist)
ProductsTool changers, force/torque sensors, end-effectors

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for ATI Industrial Automation.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Robert Littlereported, not verified

CEO & Co-Founder

Founding Team

Robert Little[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

    MOST RECENT

FAQ

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What is ATI Industrial Automation?

ATI Industrial Automation is an Apex, North Carolina-based manufacturer of robotic end-effectors, tool changers, and force/torque sensors. Founded in 1989 by Keith Morris, Robert Little, and Dwayne Perry, ATI is the world-leading developer of robotic accessories including automatic tool changers, compliant force/torque sensors, and robotic material removal tools.

What does ATI Industrial Automation make?

ATI Industrial Automation has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer, Axia80 Force/Torque Sensor (ATI Industrial Automation builds physical robots).

Who competes with ATI Industrial Automation?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to ATI Industrial Automation building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.

Who is the CEO of ATI Industrial Automation?

Robert Little is the ceo of ATI Industrial Automation, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is ATI Industrial Automation headquartered?

ATI Industrial Automation is headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, USA.

Where does ATI Industrial Automation operate robots?

ATI Industrial Automation 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 ATI Industrial Automation a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, ATI Industrial Automation ranks in roughly the top 77% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is ATI Industrial Automation safe?

ATI Industrial Automation 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.