Texas Tech University
[ACTIVE]HQ: Lubbock, Texas · Est. 1923 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Texas Tech University: 1 model, $105,524 raised. 4 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$105,524
Headquarters
Lubbock, Texas
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Texas Tech University's robotics research spans the Departments of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Computer Science within the Whitacre College of Engineering. Key labs include the **Computational Robotics and Mechatronics (CRM) Laboratory** (medical/Soft robotics), the **Human-Centric Design Research Lab** (biomechanics, human-robot interaction), the **DISCO Group** (robotics control, UAVs), and the **BASTLab**. TTU offers a college-level interdisciplinary Robotics minor, hosts the annual GEAR K-12 LEGO robotics tournament, and is a partner in the NSF ERC for Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (HAND) for dexterous robot hands.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Texas Tech University.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Director, CRM Lab
Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Director, Human-Centric Design Research Lab
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Co-Director, DISCO Group
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
FAQ
What is Texas Tech University?
Texas Tech University's robotics research spans the Departments of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Computer Science within the Whitacre College of Engineering. Key labs include the **Computational Robotics and Mechatronics (CRM) Laboratory** (medical/Soft robotics), the **Human-Centric Design Research Lab** (biomechanics, human-robot interaction), the **DISCO Group** (robotics control, UAVs), and the **BASTLab**. TTU offers a college-level interdisciplinary Robotics minor, hosts the annual GEAR K-12 LEGO robotics tournament, and is a partner in the NSF ERC for Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (HAND) for dexterous robot hands.
What does Texas Tech University make?
Texas Tech University has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: TTU Bioinspired Robotics Platform (Texas Tech University builds physical robots).
Who competes with Texas Tech University?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Texas Tech University building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Texas Tech University?
Lawrence Schovanec is the president of Texas Tech University, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Texas Tech University headquartered?
Texas Tech University is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, USA.
How much funding has Texas Tech University raised?
Texas Tech University has raised approximately $106K in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Texas Tech University operate robots?
Texas Tech University 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 Texas Tech University a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Texas Tech University ranks in roughly the top 28% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Texas Tech University founded?
Texas Tech University was founded in 1923.
Is Texas Tech University safe?
Texas Tech University 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.