Michigan Technological University

[PRIVATE]

Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Houghton, Michigan · Est. 1885 · 2 models registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Michigan Technological University: 2 models, $999,930 raised. 4 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$999,930

Headquarters

Houghton, Michigan

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

2

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Michigan Technological University (MTU) is an R1 public research university in Houghton, Michigan, founded in 1885. Its College of Computing and College of Engineering host over 15,000 square feet of robotics lab space, nine undergraduate robotics-related majors, and nearly 20 research groups. MTU operates a FANUC Authorized Certified Education Training Facility and its Robotics and Remote Sensing Lab (RRSL) won the 2025 international Benchmark Autonomous Robot Navigation (BARN) Challenge at ICRA.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 16.7%

Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 24 months ago.

  • AMR
  • QUADRUPED

Key Facts

PresidentRichard J. Koubek
Endowment$184.15 million (2025)
Students7,429
Carnegie ClassificationR1 (Very High Research Activity)
Robotics Lab Space15,465 sq ft
FANUC CertificationAuthorized Certified Education Training Facility
Notable AchievementWon 2025 BARN Challenge at ICRA (autonomous navigation)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Michigan Technological University.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Amna Mazensecondary-verified

Assistant Professor, Robotics & Remote Sensing Lab

Michael Walkersecondary-verified

Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Alex Sergeyevsecondary-verified

Professor, Applied Computing

Richard J. Koubeksecondary-verified

President

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

    MOST RECENT

Platform Models

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

12 entries
What is Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University (MTU) is an R1 public research university in Houghton, Michigan, founded in 1885. Its College of Computing and College of Engineering host over 15,000 square feet of robotics lab space, nine undergraduate robotics-related majors, and nearly 20 research groups. MTU operates a FANUC Authorized Certified Education Training Facility and its Robotics and Remote Sensing Lab (RRSL) won the 2025 international Benchmark Autonomous Robot Navigation (BARN) Challenge at ICRA.

What does Michigan Technological University make?

Michigan Technological University has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: RRSL Jackal (Clearpath Jackal), Balto (Boston Dynamics Spot) (Michigan Technological University builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Michigan Technological University publicly traded?

No. Michigan Technological University is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Michigan Technological University?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Michigan Technological University building in the same form factors include Amazon, Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Boston Dynamics.

Who is the CEO of Michigan Technological University?

Amna Mazen is the chief_scientist of Michigan Technological University, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $999,930 in disclosed funding.

Where is Michigan Technological University headquartered?

Michigan Technological University is headquartered in Houghton, Michigan, USA.

How much funding has Michigan Technological University raised?

Michigan Technological University has raised approximately $1000K in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University is privately held and venture-backed ($999,930 raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Michigan Technological University operate robots?

Michigan Technological University 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 Michigan Technological University a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Michigan Technological University ranks in roughly the top 84% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Michigan Technological University safe?

Michigan Technological University 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.