Harvard Biorobotics Lab

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Cambridge, MA · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Harvard Biorobotics Lab: 1 model. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Cambridge, MA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

The Harvard Biorobotics Lab (formally the Harvard Microrobotics Lab) develops insect-scale flying robots including the RoboBee — a microrobot capable of flight, diving, and perching. Led by Professor Robert Wood, the lab pioneers soft robotics, microfabrication, and bio-inspired microrobots.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 2.4%

Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.

Key Facts

HQCambridge, MA, USA
Statusresearch
Typehardware
InstitutionHarvard Microrobotics Lab, Harvard SEAS
LeadershipProf. Robert Wood
FocusInsect-scale flying robots, soft robotics, microfabrication
RobotsRoboBee (microrobot — flight, diving, perching)
PartnershipsAWS, NVIDIA

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Harvard Biorobotics Lab.

Leadership & Founders

1 entry

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Robert D. Howesecondary-verified

Director, Lab Director

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating2
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

AWS1 · 1× joint · 976 total
NVIDIA2 · 1× joint · 1110 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

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FAQ

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What is Harvard Biorobotics Lab?

The Harvard Biorobotics Lab (formally the Harvard Microrobotics Lab) develops insect-scale flying robots including the RoboBee — a microrobot capable of flight, diving, and perching. Led by Professor Robert Wood, the lab pioneers soft robotics, microfabrication, and bio-inspired microrobots.

What does Harvard Biorobotics Lab make?

Harvard Biorobotics Lab has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Harvard Biorobotics Platform (Harvard Biorobotics Lab builds physical robots).

Who is the CEO of Harvard Biorobotics Lab?

Robert D. Howe is the chief_scientist of Harvard Biorobotics Lab, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Harvard Biorobotics Lab headquartered?

Harvard Biorobotics Lab is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA.

Where does Harvard Biorobotics Lab operate robots?

Harvard Biorobotics Lab 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 Harvard Biorobotics Lab a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Harvard Biorobotics Lab ranks in roughly the top 98% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Harvard Biorobotics Lab safe?

Harvard Biorobotics Lab 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.