Cognixion

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Santa Barbara, California · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New deploymentFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Cognixion: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $25.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

see investors →

Headquarters

Santa Barbara, California

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Cognixion is a Santa Barbara-based neurotechnology company developing non-invasive brain-computer interface technology integrated with augmented reality. Its Cognixion ONE Axon-R headset combines BCI, AI, and AR for communication in patients with ALS and severe motor impairment. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation (May 2023). Clinical trial launched for late-stage ALS. $25M raised to date. Named Wearable & Implantable Technology of the Year at MedTech World 2026.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 55.6%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

Key Facts

HeadquartersSanta Barbara, California, USA
Statusprivate
Typehardware
CEO & FounderAndreas Forsland (since 2015)
CTO & Co-FounderChris Ullrich (also clinical trial PI)
HQSanta Ana, California
Total Funding~$25M (Seed $12M Nov 2021 + extensions)
Key InvestorsPrime Movers Lab, Amazon Alexa Fund, Northwell Health, Verizon Forward for Good, Volta Circle
ProductCognixion ONE Axon-R — non-invasive wireless BCI headset with integrated AR display (EEG + AI/LLM)
FDA StatusBreakthrough Device designation (May 2023); CMS accreditation (May 2023)
Clinical TrialsNCT06810219 (ALS, 2025), NCT07209943 (ALS/stroke/TBI + Vision Pro, Oct 2025)
CollaboratorsJohns Hopkins, Mass General, Northwell Health, Memorial Hermann, Veterans Health Administration

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Cognixion.

Leadership & Founders

3 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Andreas Forslandsecondary-verified

Founder & CEO

Chris Ullrichsecondary-verified

CTO & Co-Founder

Founding Team

Andreas Forsland[Founder]

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Cognixion - 2 deploymentsCognixion

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

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What is Cognixion?

Cognixion is a Santa Barbara-based neurotechnology company developing non-invasive brain-computer interface technology integrated with augmented reality. Its Cognixion ONE Axon-R headset combines BCI, AI, and AR for communication in patients with ALS and severe motor impairment. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation (May 2023). Clinical trial launched for late-stage ALS. $25M raised to date. Named Wearable & Implantable Technology of the Year at MedTech World 2026.

What does Cognixion make?

Cognixion has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Cognixion AR-BCI Headset (Cognixion builds physical robots).

Is Cognixion publicly traded?

No. Cognixion is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Cognixion?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Cognixion building in the same form factors include Google, Samsung Electronics, Butterfly Network, Abbott.

Who is the CEO of Cognixion?

Andreas Forsland is the ceo of Cognixion, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Cognixion?

Cognixion is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $25M in disclosed funding.

Where is Cognixion headquartered?

Cognixion is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, USA.

How much funding has Cognixion raised?

Cognixion has raised approximately $25M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Cognixion?

Cognixion is privately held and venture-backed ($25M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Cognixion operate robots?

Cognixion operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.

How many robots has Cognixion deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Cognixion deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Cognixion a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Cognixion ranks in roughly the top 45% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Cognixion safe?

Cognixion 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.