Open Robotics
[ACTIVE]HQ: Mountain View, CA · Est. 2012-01-01 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Open Robotics: 1 model. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Open Robotics is the company behind ROS (Robot Operating System) — the world's most widely adopted robotics software framework. Maintains Gazebo simulation, Ignition, and Open-RMF (fleet management). Acquired by Intrinsic (Alphabet) in 2022.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Open Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & Board Chair (former CEO)
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2012-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
FAQ
What is Open Robotics?
Open Robotics is the company behind ROS (Robot Operating System) — the world's most widely adopted robotics software framework. Maintains Gazebo simulation, Ignition, and Open-RMF (fleet management). Acquired by Intrinsic (Alphabet) in 2022.
What does Open Robotics make?
Open Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: TurtleBot 4 (Open Robotics builds robot foundation models or autonomy software).
Is Open Robotics publicly traded?
Open Robotics is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Open Robotics?
Open Robotics has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Open Robotics headquartered?
Open Robotics is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.
Who owns Open Robotics?
Open Robotics has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Open Robotics operate robots?
Open Robotics 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 Open Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Open Robotics ranks in roughly the top 47% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Open Robotics safe?
Open Robotics 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.