Motif Neurotech

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Houston, Texas · Est. 2022 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New deploymentFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Motif Neurotech: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $18.8M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$18.8M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Motif Neurotech is a Houston-based brain-computer interface company developing an implantable therapeutic BCI for treatment-resistant depression. Its Motif BCI XCS System is a wirelessly-powered implant delivering electrical stimulation to brain circuits linked to depression. FDA approved its first clinical trial (RESONATE) in April 2026, making Motif the fastest implantable BCI company from founding to IDE approval.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 44.4%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.

Key Facts

FDAIDE approved April 2026
IndicationTreatment-resistant depression
ProgramARPA-H behavioral health
OriginRice University research

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Motif Neurotech.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Sameer Shethsecondary-verified

Co-founder

Jacob Robinsonsecondary-verified

CEO & Co-founder

Founding Team

Jacob Robinson[Founder]

cofounder · founded 2023-01-01

Sameer Sheth[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Motif Neurotech - 2 deploymentsMotif Neurotech

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

14 entries
What is Motif Neurotech?

Motif Neurotech is a Houston-based brain-computer interface company developing an implantable therapeutic BCI for treatment-resistant depression. Its Motif BCI XCS System is a wirelessly-powered implant delivering electrical stimulation to brain circuits linked to depression. FDA approved its first clinical trial (RESONATE) in April 2026, making Motif the fastest implantable BCI company from founding to IDE approval.

What does Motif Neurotech make?

Motif Neurotech has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Motif BCI (Motif Neurotech builds physical robots).

Is Motif Neurotech publicly traded?

No. Motif Neurotech is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Motif Neurotech?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Motif Neurotech building in the same form factors include Google, Samsung Electronics, Butterfly Network, Abbott.

Who is the CEO of Motif Neurotech?

Jacob Robinson is the ceo of Motif Neurotech, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Motif Neurotech?

Motif Neurotech is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $19M in disclosed funding.

Where is Motif Neurotech headquartered?

Motif Neurotech is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA.

How much funding has Motif Neurotech raised?

Motif Neurotech has raised approximately $19M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Motif Neurotech?

Motif Neurotech is privately held and venture-backed ($19M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Motif Neurotech operate robots?

Motif Neurotech operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.

How many robots has Motif Neurotech deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Motif Neurotech deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe. 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 Motif Neurotech a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Motif Neurotech ranks in roughly the top 56% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Motif Neurotech founded?

Motif Neurotech was founded in 2022.

Is Motif Neurotech safe?

Motif Neurotech 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.