Rugged Robotics
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Houston, TX · Est. 2018 · 2 models registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Rugged Robotics: 2 models, 1 deployment across 1 region, $9.4M raised. 4 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$9.4M
Headquarters
Houston, TX
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Rugged Robotics is a construction technology company founded by Derrick Morse, developing ruggedized robotic solutions for construction site layout automation. Its Mark1 robot automates construction layout tasks, and the company has partnered with Hensel Phelps on hyperscale data center construction.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Rugged Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Rugged Robotics?
Rugged Robotics is a construction technology company founded by Derrick Morse, developing ruggedized robotic solutions for construction site layout automation. Its Mark1 robot automates construction layout tasks, and the company has partnered with Hensel Phelps on hyperscale data center construction.
What does Rugged Robotics make?
Rugged Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Rugged Robot, Mark1 (Rugged Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Rugged Robotics publicly traded?
No. Rugged Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Rugged Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Rugged Robotics building in the same form factors include Advanced Construction Robotics, PaintJet, Scaled Robotics, AES Corporation.
Who is the CEO of Rugged Robotics?
Derrick Morse is the ceo of Rugged Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Rugged Robotics?
Rugged Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $9M in disclosed funding.
Where is Rugged Robotics headquartered?
Rugged Robotics is headquartered in Houston, TX, USA.
How much funding has Rugged Robotics raised?
Rugged Robotics has raised approximately $9M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Rugged Robotics?
Rugged Robotics is privately held and venture-backed ($9M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Rugged Robotics operate robots?
Rugged Robotics operates 1 verified deployment, including at Boston.
How many robots has Rugged Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Rugged Robotics deployment on record at sites including Boston. 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 Rugged Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Rugged Robotics ranks in roughly the top 59% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Rugged Robotics founded?
Rugged Robotics was founded in 2018.
Is Rugged Robotics safe?
Rugged 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.