Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab)
[RESEARCH]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Minneapolis, Minnesota · Est. 2014 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab): 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
RESEARCH
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Research laboratory at the University of minnesota focused on underwater robotics, human-robot collaboration, and computer vision. Led by Associate Professor Junaed Sattar, the lab develops autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and AI systems for diver safety monitoring, marine conservation, and aquatic species management. The lab is part of the Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) and is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, and NVIDIA.
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 Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab).
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Lab Director & Principal Investigator
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab)?
Research laboratory at the University of minnesota focused on underwater robotics, human-robot collaboration, and computer vision. Led by Associate Professor Junaed Sattar, the lab develops autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and AI systems for diver safety monitoring, marine conservation, and aquatic species management. The lab is part of the Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) and is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, and NVIDIA.
What does Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) make?
Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: MeCO AUV (Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) builds physical robots).
Who competes with Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab)?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) building in the same form factors include Cellula Robotics, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ukrainian Armed Forces, BlackSea Technologies.
Who is the CEO of Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab)?
Junaed Sattar is the chief_scientist of Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab), per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) headquartered?
Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Where does Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) operate robots?
Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) operates 2 verified deployments, including at Caribbean Sea, Barbados, Lake Superior, Duluth, Minnesota, USA.
How many robots has Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) deployments on record at sites including Caribbean Sea, Barbados, Lake Superior, Duluth, Minnesota, USA. 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 Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) ranks in roughly the top 42% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) founded?
Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) was founded in 2014.
Is Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV Lab) safe?
Interactive Robotics and Vision Laboratory (IRV 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.