Case Western Reserve University
[PRIVATE]HQ: Cleveland, Ohio · Est. 1826 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Case Western Reserve University: 2 models, $15.5M raised. 12 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$16M
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a private research university in Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of the Association of American Universities. Its Case School of Engineering hosts the Biologically Inspired Robotics Lab, the SaPHaRI Lab for human-robot interaction, and the Biorobotics Complex — collectively advancing biologically inspired robots (Whegs, worm-bots, crab-inspired crawlers), soft robotics, neuroprosthetics, and autonomous systems. CWRU spinouts include CrabLine Robotics and RoadPrintz.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Case Western Reserve University.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Director, Biologically Inspired Robotics
Associate Professor & Co-Director, Biologically Inspired Robotics Lab
Professor of Biology, Neurosciences & Biomedical Engineering
Assistant Professor & Director, SaPHaRI Lab
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- CWRU x CrabLine RoboticsJan 1, 2024
MOST RECENT · CWRU x CrabLine Robotics · 2024-01-01 · with CrabLine Robotics LLC · OPERATING
FAQ
What is Case Western Reserve University?
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a private research university in Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of the Association of American Universities. Its Case School of Engineering hosts the Biologically Inspired Robotics Lab, the SaPHaRI Lab for human-robot interaction, and the Biorobotics Complex — collectively advancing biologically inspired robots (Whegs, worm-bots, crab-inspired crawlers), soft robotics, neuroprosthetics, and autonomous systems. CWRU spinouts include CrabLine Robotics and RoadPrintz.
What does Case Western Reserve University make?
Case Western Reserve University has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: CWRU Worm Robot, Whegs (Case Western Reserve University builds robot foundation models or autonomy software).
Is Case Western Reserve University publicly traded?
No. Case Western Reserve University is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Case Western Reserve University?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Case Western Reserve University building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
How can I invest in Case Western Reserve University?
Case Western Reserve University is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $16M in disclosed funding.
Where is Case Western Reserve University headquartered?
Case Western Reserve University is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
How much funding has Case Western Reserve University raised?
Case Western Reserve University has raised approximately $16M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Case Western Reserve University?
Case Western Reserve University is privately held and venture-backed ($16M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Case Western Reserve University operate robots?
Case Western Reserve 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 Case Western Reserve University a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Case Western Reserve University ranks in roughly the top 30% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Case Western Reserve University founded?
Case Western Reserve University was founded in 1826.
Is Case Western Reserve University safe?
Case Western Reserve 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.