Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS)

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Ypsilanti, Michigan · Est. 1995 · 1 model registered

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS): 1 model. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Ypsilanti, Michigan

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) develops advanced sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and robotics. Founded in 1995 in Ypsilanti, Michigan as a University of Michigan spinout by Dr. Khalil Najafi and Dr. Ken Wise, ISS provides real-time perception and decision-making sensor systems for automotive, manufacturing, and defense sectors. Key partnership with Digital Force Technologies (DFT) on ODIN Tactical Sensor Systems for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 68.4%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

FocusAdvanced sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and robotics
Founded1995
HQYpsilanti, Michigan, USA
FoundersDr. Khalil Najafi, Dr. Ken Wise (University of Michigan professors)
LeadershipDr. Nader Najafi, Dr. Ken Wise, Dr. Khalil Najafi
Key partnershipISS × Digital Force Technologies (DFT) — ODIN Tactical Sensor Systems (operating since 2023)
CustomersU.S. Department of Defense
OriginUniversity of Michigan spinout

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS).

Leadership & Founders

5 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Co-Founder, President & CEO

Co-Founder, Board of Directors

Co-Founder, Board of Directors

Founding Team

Dr. Khalil Najafi[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Dr. Ken Wise[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • ISS x DFT (ODIN Tactical Sensor Systems)Aug 1, 2023

    MOST RECENT · ISS x DFT (ODIN Tactical Sensor Systems) · 2023-08-01 · with Digital Force Technologies (DFT) · OPERATING

FAQ

7 entries
What is Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS)?

Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) develops advanced sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and robotics. Founded in 1995 in Ypsilanti, Michigan as a University of Michigan spinout by Dr. Khalil Najafi and Dr. Ken Wise, ISS provides real-time perception and decision-making sensor systems for automotive, manufacturing, and defense sectors. Key partnership with Digital Force Technologies (DFT) on ODIN Tactical Sensor Systems for the U.S. Department of Defense.

What does Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) make?

Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: ISS Sensor (Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) builds physical robots).

Who is the CEO of Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS)?

Dr. Nader Najafi is the ceo of Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS), per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) headquartered?

Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) is headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA.

Where does Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) operate robots?

Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) 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 Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) ranks in roughly the top 32% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) safe?

Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISS) 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.