Rethink Robotics
[ACTIVE]HQ: Boston, MA · Est. 2008 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Rethink Robotics: 2 models, $30.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$30M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Rethink Robotics was a Boston-based Collaborative robotics company founded by iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks. The company developed Baxter and Sawyer, two pioneering collaborative robots (cobots) designed to work alongside humans in manufacturing. Rethink ceased operations in October 2018 and its IP was acquired by HAHN Group, later joining United Robotics Group in 2021.
Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 118 months ago.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Rethink Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Founding Team
sole · founded 2008-01-01 · no longer at company · Robust.AI
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Rethink Robotics?
Rethink Robotics was a Boston-based Collaborative robotics company founded by iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks. The company developed Baxter and Sawyer, two pioneering collaborative robots (cobots) designed to work alongside humans in manufacturing. Rethink ceased operations in October 2018 and its IP was acquired by HAHN Group, later joining United Robotics Group in 2021.
What does Rethink Robotics make?
Rethink Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Sawyer, Baxter (Rethink Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Rethink Robotics publicly traded?
Rethink Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of German Rethink | Founder: Rodney Brooks | Total funding: ~50M | Status: Ceased operations October 2018 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Rethink Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Rethink Robotics building in the same form factors include Dobot, AUBO Robotics, DENSO Corporation, F&P Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Rethink Robotics?
Rodney Brooks is the founder of Rethink Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Rethink Robotics?
Rethink Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by German Rethink | Founder: Rodney Brooks | Total funding: ~50M | Status: Ceased operations October 2018 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Rethink Robotics headquartered?
Rethink Robotics is headquartered in Boston, MA.
How much funding has Rethink Robotics raised?
Rethink Robotics has raised approximately $30M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Rethink Robotics?
Rethink Robotics is owned by German Rethink | Founder: Rodney Brooks | Total funding: ~50M | Status: Ceased operations October 2018, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Rethink Robotics operate robots?
Rethink 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 Rethink Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Rethink Robotics ranks in roughly the top 81% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Rethink Robotics founded?
Rethink Robotics was founded in 2008.
Is Rethink Robotics safe?
Rethink 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.