Auburn University

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Auburn, Alabama · Est. 1856 · 1 model registered

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Site Risk Profile

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Auburn University: 1 model.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Auburn, Alabama

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

Audited Incidents

Overview

Public research university in Auburn, Alabama, founded 1856. Robotics research through the Auburn Robotics and Automation Lab focuses on manufacturing robotics, autonomous navigation, and automotive systems.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 53.3%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

HeadquartersAuburn, Alabama, USA

Founded1856

Statusresearch

Typehardware

WeBR LabWearable and Bio-Robotics Lab — director Chad G. Rose; pHRI, robotic rehabilitation, assistive devices, wearable robotics

CARV LabConstruction Automation, Robotics & Visualization Lab — director Eric M. Wetzel; NASA research partner

CARE LabControls, Autonomy, and Rehabilitation Engineering Lab — director Brendon Allen; NSF-funded exoskeleton research

RFID LabDirector Justin Patton — NASA Space Act agreement partner

Key FacultyChad Rose (WeBR/wearable robotics), Christian Zamiela (NVIDIA sim-to-real RL), Eric Wetzel (CARV/construction), Brendon Allen (CARE/exoskeleton), Edward Huang (autonomous robotics), Justin Patton (RFID/NASA), Steven Li (USDA drone/AI agriculture)

Research AreasWearable robotics, pHRI, construction automation, exoskeletons, semiconductor manufacturing robotics, RFID/autonomous systems, agricultural drones

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries

Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Auburn University.

Leadership & Founders

7 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Chad G. Rosesecondary-verified

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Christian Zamielasecondary-verified

Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Eric M. Wetzelsecondary-verified

Associate Professor, McWhorter School of Building Science

Brendon Allensecondary-verified

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Edward Huangsecondary-verified

Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Justin Pattonsecondary-verified

Professor of Practice, Harbert College of Business

Steven Lisecondary-verified

Associate Professor, Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries

Total Tracked2

Operating0

Announced2

Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Construction Robotics1 · 1× joint · 4 total

NASA2 · 1× joint · 3 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

Partnership
MOST RECENT

FAQ

6 entries

What is Auburn University?

What does Auburn University make?

Auburn University has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Auburn Research Robot (Auburn University builds physical robots).

Where is Auburn University headquartered?

Auburn University is headquartered in Auburn, Alabama, USA.

Where does Auburn University operate robots?

Auburn University 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 Auburn University a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Auburn University ranks in roughly the top 47% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Auburn University safe?

Auburn University 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.