Tetsuwan Scientific
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Tetsuwan Scientific: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $2.7M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$2.7M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Tetsuwan Scientific is a San Francisco-based startup developing autonomous AI scientists that merge robotics and Artificial intelligence to conduct laboratory experiments independently. Founded in 2023 by Cristian Ponce (CEO) and Theo Schafer (CTO), the company's AI-powered robotic systems use modified white-label lab robots to perform high-sophistication tasks, react to data, reason, and make decisions. Tetsuwan has deployed its inaugural autonomous AI system in a rare disease gene therapeutics lab.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Tetsuwan Scientific.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CTO & Co-founder
CEO & Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Tetsuwan Scientific?
Tetsuwan Scientific is a San Francisco-based startup developing autonomous AI scientists that merge robotics and Artificial intelligence to conduct laboratory experiments independently. Founded in 2023 by Cristian Ponce (CEO) and Theo Schafer (CTO), the company's AI-powered robotic systems use modified white-label lab robots to perform high-sophistication tasks, react to data, reason, and make decisions. Tetsuwan has deployed its inaugural autonomous AI system in a rare disease gene therapeutics lab.
What does Tetsuwan Scientific make?
Tetsuwan Scientific has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Tetsuwan AI Scientist (Tetsuwan Scientific builds physical robots).
Is Tetsuwan Scientific publicly traded?
No. Tetsuwan Scientific is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Tetsuwan Scientific?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Tetsuwan Scientific building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Tetsuwan Scientific?
Cristian Ponce is the ceo of Tetsuwan Scientific, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Tetsuwan Scientific?
Tetsuwan Scientific is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $3M in disclosed funding.
Where is Tetsuwan Scientific headquartered?
Tetsuwan Scientific is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
How much funding has Tetsuwan Scientific raised?
Tetsuwan Scientific has raised approximately $3M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Tetsuwan Scientific?
Tetsuwan Scientific is privately held and venture-backed ($3M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Tetsuwan Scientific operate robots?
Tetsuwan Scientific operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.
How many robots has Tetsuwan Scientific deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Tetsuwan Scientific 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 Tetsuwan Scientific a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Tetsuwan Scientific ranks in roughly the top 20% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Tetsuwan Scientific safe?
Tetsuwan Scientific 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.