Vuzix
[PUBLIC]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Rochester, NY · Est. 1997 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Vuzix: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $20.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
$20.0M
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Vuzix is an American optical technology company founded in 1997, based in Rochester, NY, developing AR smart glasses and wearable computing devices. Listed on NASDAQ (VUZI), the company partners with Quanta computer for AI-powered smart glasses and appointed RealWear co-founder Dr. Chris Parkinson as President of Enterprise Solutions.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- PUBLIC
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Vuzix.
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 Vuzix?
Vuzix is an American optical technology company founded in 1997, based in Rochester, NY, developing AR smart glasses and wearable computing devices. Listed on NASDAQ (VUZI), the company partners with Quanta computer for AI-powered smart glasses and appointed RealWear co-founder Dr. Chris Parkinson as President of Enterprise Solutions.
What does Vuzix make?
Vuzix has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Vuzix Z100 (Vuzix builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Vuzix publicly traded?
Yes. Vuzix is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Vuzix?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Vuzix building in the same form factors include Earendil Robotics, Bee, Plaud AI, Xiaomi.
Who is the CEO of Vuzix?
Paul Travers is the ceo of Vuzix, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Vuzix?
Vuzix is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Vuzix headquartered?
Vuzix is headquartered in Rochester, NY, USA.
How much funding has Vuzix raised?
Vuzix has raised approximately $20M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Vuzix?
Vuzix is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Vuzix operate robots?
Vuzix operates 1 verified deployment, including at Global.
How many robots has Vuzix deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Vuzix deployment on record at sites including Global. 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 Vuzix a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Vuzix ranks in roughly the top 45% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Vuzix founded?
Vuzix was founded in 1997.
Is Vuzix safe?
Vuzix 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.