Inspection Robotics
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Zurich, Switzerland · Est. 2006 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Inspection Robotics: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Swiss industrial inspection robotics company and a spin-off from the ETH Zurich Autonomous Systems Lab, founded in 2006 as a joint venture with ALSTOM Power Service. Now operating as Waygate Technologies Robotics, a unit of Baker Hughes, it builds magnetic-wheeled climbing robots such as the BIKE platform for inspecting power plants, oil and gas facilities, and other large-scale industrial assets. Baker Hughes announced the sale of Waygate Technologies to Hexagon for approximately $1.45 billion in April 2026.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Inspection Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
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FAQ
What is Inspection Robotics?
Swiss industrial inspection robotics company and a spin-off from the ETH Zurich Autonomous Systems Lab, founded in 2006 as a joint venture with ALSTOM Power Service. Now operating as Waygate Technologies Robotics, a unit of Baker Hughes, it builds magnetic-wheeled climbing robots such as the BIKE platform for inspecting power plants, oil and gas facilities, and other large-scale industrial assets. Baker Hughes announced the sale of Waygate Technologies to Hexagon for approximately $1.45 billion in April 2026.
What does Inspection Robotics make?
Inspection Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: BIKE (Inspection Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Inspection Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Inspection Robotics building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Inspection Robotics?
Alexander Schlaepfer is the founder of Inspection Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Inspection Robotics headquartered?
Inspection Robotics is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
Where does Inspection Robotics operate robots?
Inspection Robotics operates 2 verified deployments, including at Switzerland, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has Inspection Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Inspection Robotics deployments on record at sites including Switzerland, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). 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 Inspection Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Inspection Robotics ranks in roughly the top 23% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Inspection Robotics safe?
Inspection Robotics 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.