Kionix (ROHM)

[PRIVATE]

HQ: Ithaca, NY · Est. 1993, Ithaca NY (Cornell University spin-off) · 1 model registered

Site Risk Profile

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kionix (ROHM): 1 model, $85.5M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$86M

Headquarters

Ithaca, NY

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

Audited Incidents

Overview

MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes for inertial measurement in robotic orientation and fall detection.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 61.3%

Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.

Key Facts

HeadquartersIthaca, NY, USA

Statusprivate

Typehardware

Founded1993, Ithaca NY (Cornell University spin-off)

FoundersGreg Galvin (CEO, Cornell Ph.D.), Tim Davis (CTO, Cornell Ph.D. materials science)

AcquiredAcquired by ROHM Co. Ltd. (Japan) in 2009 for ~$263M

ProductsMEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, 6-DoF combo sensors, RoKiX IoT prototyping platform, KXTJ3 3-axis accelerometer

Key CustomersMotorola (Droid Bionic), Samsung (Galaxy Tab), Xbox, Asus, Acer, Lenovo

Funding$28.5M Series B (Feb 2004, Intel Capital, Mohr Davidow, others)

StatusAs of April 2026, ROHM exited the MEMS accelerometer market; Kionix-branded chips no longer in production; former Ithaca HQ now owned by Menlo Micro

Current CEOScott Kobylarz — 28+ years in automotive/MEMS industries

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries

Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Kionix (ROHM).

Leadership & Founders

5 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Greg Galvinsecondary-verified

Co-founder, President & CEO

Tim Davissecondary-verified

Co-founder, Chief Technical Officer

Scott Kobylarzsecondary-verified

President / CEO

Founding Team

Tim Davis[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Greg Galvin[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

0 entries

Total Tracked0

Operating0

Announced0

Concluded0

FAQ

11 entries

What is Kionix (ROHM)?

MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes for inertial measurement in robotic orientation and fall detection.

What does Kionix (ROHM) make?

Kionix (ROHM) has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Kionix IMU (Kionix (ROHM) builds physical robots).

Is Kionix (ROHM) publicly traded?

Kionix (ROHM) is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of ROHM Co. Ltd. (Japan on the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Kionix (ROHM)?

Greg Galvin is the ceo of Kionix (ROHM), per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Kionix (ROHM)?

Kionix (ROHM) has no separately traded stock; it is owned by ROHM Co. Ltd. (Japan (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Kionix (ROHM) headquartered?

Kionix (ROHM) is headquartered in Ithaca, NY, USA.

How much funding has Kionix (ROHM) raised?

Kionix (ROHM) has raised approximately $86M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Kionix (ROHM)?

Kionix (ROHM) is owned by ROHM Co. Ltd. (Japan, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Kionix (ROHM) operate robots?

Kionix (ROHM) 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 Kionix (ROHM) a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Kionix (ROHM) ranks in roughly the top 39% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Kionix (ROHM) safe?

Kionix (ROHM) 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.