DeepScale (Tesla)
[ACTIVE]Robotaxis · HQ: Mountain View, California · Est. 2015 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies DeepScale (Tesla): 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $18.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$18M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
DeepScale developed efficient deep neural network perception software for autonomous vehicles, focusing On running AI on low-cost automotive-grade processors. Co-founded in 2015 by Forrest Iandola and Kurt Keutzer out of UC Berkeley research on SqueezeNet, the company launched its Carver21 perception product in January 2019. DeepScale was acquired by Tesla in October 2019 to bolster its Autopilot team.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for DeepScale (Tesla).
Leadership & Founders
Founding Team
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- DeepScale x Hella AglaiaApr 3, 2018
MOST RECENT · DeepScale x Hella Aglaia · 2018-04-03 · with Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision · JUST ANNOUNCED · DeepScale x Visteon · 2018-01-09 · with Visteon · JUST ANNOUNCED
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is DeepScale (Tesla)?
DeepScale developed efficient deep neural network perception software for autonomous vehicles, focusing On running AI on low-cost automotive-grade processors. Co-founded in 2015 by Forrest Iandola and Kurt Keutzer out of UC Berkeley research on SqueezeNet, the company launched its Carver21 perception product in January 2019. DeepScale was acquired by Tesla in October 2019 to bolster its Autopilot team.
What does DeepScale (Tesla) make?
DeepScale (Tesla) has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Carver21 (DeepScale (Tesla) builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is DeepScale (Tesla) publicly traded?
DeepScale (Tesla) is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Tesla in 2019 | Technology: Efficient neural networks for sensors on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with DeepScale (Tesla)?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to DeepScale (Tesla) building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of DeepScale (Tesla)?
Forrest Iandola is the ceo of DeepScale (Tesla), per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in DeepScale (Tesla)?
DeepScale (Tesla) has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Tesla in 2019 | Technology: Efficient neural networks for sensors (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is DeepScale (Tesla) headquartered?
DeepScale (Tesla) is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA.
How much funding has DeepScale (Tesla) raised?
DeepScale (Tesla) has raised approximately $18M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns DeepScale (Tesla)?
DeepScale (Tesla) is owned by Tesla in 2019 | Technology: Efficient neural networks for sensors, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does DeepScale (Tesla) operate robots?
DeepScale (Tesla) operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.
How many robots has DeepScale (Tesla) deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified DeepScale (Tesla) 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 DeepScale (Tesla) a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, DeepScale (Tesla) ranks in roughly the top 42% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is DeepScale (Tesla) safe?
DeepScale (Tesla) 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.