University of Central Florida
[ACTIVE]HQ: Orlando, Florida · Est. 1963 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies University of Central Florida: 1 model, $2.2M raised. 4 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a leading U.S. robotics research institution in Orlando, with strengths spanning computer vision, autonomous vehicles, assistive robotics, space robotics, and multi-agent control. Key labs include the **Center for Research in Computer Vision (CRCV)** — a globally top-ranked vision lab — the **Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Research Lab (CAVREL)**, the **Assistive Robotics Lab**, **ArcLab** (Autonomous Robots and Controls), the **Astrodynamics Space & Robotics Laboratory (ASRL)**, and the **LIMB Lab** (brain-machine interfaces). In Fall 2024 UCF launched Florida's first dedicated Master of Science in Robotics & Autonomous Systems (MSRAS), designed with Lockheed martin, L3Harris, and Siemens Energy.
Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 29 months ago.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for University of Central Florida.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President
Trustee Chair Professor & Founding Director, CRCV
Professor & Director, Intelligent Agents Lab
Professor, ECE; Director, CAVREL; MSRAS Program Director
Professor, ECE; Director, Assistive Robotics Lab
Pegasus Professor, ECE; Thomas J. Riordan & Herbert C. Towle Chair
Assistant Professor, ECE; Director, LIMB Lab
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is University of Central Florida?
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a leading U.S. robotics research institution in Orlando, with strengths spanning computer vision, autonomous vehicles, assistive robotics, space robotics, and multi-agent control. Key labs include the **Center for Research in Computer Vision (CRCV)** — a globally top-ranked vision lab — the **Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Research Lab (CAVREL)**, the **Assistive Robotics Lab**, **ArcLab** (Autonomous Robots and Controls), the **Astrodynamics Space & Robotics Laboratory (ASRL)**, and the **LIMB Lab** (brain-machine interfaces). In Fall 2024 UCF launched Florida's first dedicated Master of Science in Robotics & Autonomous Systems (MSRAS), designed with Lockheed martin, L3Harris, and Siemens Energy.
What does University of Central Florida make?
University of Central Florida has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: UCF Robotics (University of Central Florida builds physical robots).
Who is the CEO of University of Central Florida?
Alexander N. Cartwright is the president of University of Central Florida, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is University of Central Florida headquartered?
University of Central Florida is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, USA.
How much funding has University of Central Florida raised?
University of Central Florida has raised approximately $2M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does University of Central Florida operate robots?
University of Central Florida 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 University of Central Florida a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, University of Central Florida ranks in roughly the top 32% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was University of Central Florida founded?
University of Central Florida was founded in 1963.
Is University of Central Florida safe?
University of Central Florida 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.