TurtleBot
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Mountain View, California · Est. 2010 · 1 model registered · 5 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies TurtleBot: 1 model, 5 deployments across 4 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
TurtleBot is an open-source robotics platform developed by OSRF (Open Source Robotics Foundation) for education and research, with the TurtleBot 4 developed in partnership with Clearpath robotics.
Clean safety record across 5 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for TurtleBot.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-creator
Co-creator
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Willow Garage · , Agility Robotics · , Fetch Robotics
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- TurtleBot 4 at Bristol Clinic, UK[OPERATIONAL]
Bristol Clinic, UK · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at University of Florida[OPERATIONAL]
University of Florida · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts[OPERATIONAL]
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at San Diego, California, USA[OPERATIONAL]
San Diego, California, USA · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at University of Maryland[OPERATIONAL]
University of Maryland · Jun 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is TurtleBot?
TurtleBot is an open-source robotics platform developed by OSRF (Open Source Robotics Foundation) for education and research, with the TurtleBot 4 developed in partnership with Clearpath robotics.
What does TurtleBot make?
TurtleBot has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: TurtleBot 4 (TurtleBot builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with TurtleBot?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to TurtleBot building in the same form factors include Tutor Intelligence, Thymio.
Who is the CEO of TurtleBot?
Melonee Wise is the founder of TurtleBot, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is TurtleBot headquartered?
TurtleBot is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA.
Where does TurtleBot operate robots?
TurtleBot operates 5 verified deployments, including at Bristol Clinic, UK, University of Florida, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
How many robots has TurtleBot deployed?
DEPLOY has 5 verified TurtleBot deployments on record at sites including Bristol Clinic, UK, University of Florida, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts. 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 TurtleBot a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, TurtleBot ranks in roughly the top 50% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was TurtleBot founded?
TurtleBot was founded in 2010.
Is TurtleBot safe?
TurtleBot 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.