Massachusetts Institute of Technology

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Cambridge, MA · Est. 1861 · 1 model registered

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 1 model. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Cambridge, MA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a leading research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and Robotics Lab are major contributors to physical AI, autonomous systems, and robotics research. MIT spinouts include numerous robotics and AI companies.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 79.5%

Broad public reach with 1.1M video views. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

TypeUS private research university
FocusScience, engineering, and technology
StructureNon-profit
Key labsCSAIL (Computer Science and AI Lab), Robotics Lab
SpinoutsNumerous robotics and AI companies

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Leadership & Founders

1 entry

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Lex Fridmansecondary-verified

MIT Research Scientist; Podcast Host

Key Former Leadership (3 Tracked)

Pulkit AgrawalAssociate Professor, Improbable AI Lab
Michael ChenResearcher, Controls and Robotics
Tahmid JamalStudent, AI & Aerospace

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

3 entries
Total Tracked3
Operating1
Announced2
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • MIT CSAIL x Pegatron (Physically Intelligent Robots)Oct 1, 2025

    MOST RECENT · MIT CSAIL x Pegatron (Physically Intelligent Robots) · 2025-10-01 · with Pegatron Corporation · JUST ANNOUNCED · MIT x ROBOTIS (Physical AI Development) · 2024-11-19 · with ROBOTIS Co. · JUST ANNOUNCED · MIT x Toyota (AI Research Collaboration) · 2015-09-04 · with Toyota Research Institute · OPERATING

FAQ

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What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a leading research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and Robotics Lab are major contributors to physical AI, autonomous systems, and robotics research. MIT spinouts include numerous robotics and AI companies.

What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology make?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: MIT Robotics Lab Platform (Massachusetts Institute of Technology builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology publicly traded?

No. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.

Where is Massachusetts Institute of Technology headquartered?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Who owns Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Massachusetts Institute of Technology operate robots?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks in roughly the top 21% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Massachusetts Institute of Technology founded?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology was founded in 1861.

Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology safe?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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.