CategoryExoskeletons
Overview
ATDev (Assistive Technology Development, Inc.) is a venture-backed assistive-technology company founded in 2020 in Berkeley, CA by UC Berkeley exoskeleton researchers Todd Roberts and colleagues. Develops assistive robotics for mobility and rehabilitation.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Assistive robotics focus
ARPA-H robotic mobility initiative
Data & sources
Web sources
3
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Models (1)
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Current leadership (1)
- Todd Roberts CEO & Co-foundersecondary-verified
Founders (1)
- Todd Robertscofounderfounded 2020-01-01
Safety record
No incidents on record for Assistive Technology Development.
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Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Assistive Technology Development in third-party press
Peer companies
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Honda4 models
- Lifeward3 models
- Lockheed Martin3 models
- Wandercraft3 models
Mentioned on (1)
Registry pages whose text names Assistive Technology Development.
People (1)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdAug 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (3)
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Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-21
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-10-21
Sources by quality tier
- 3
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Assistive Technology Development.Peer companies
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Honda4 models
- Lifeward3 models
- Lockheed Martin3 models
- Wandercraft3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Assistive Technology Development from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Robotic-Assisted Wheelchair Levels Field for Those With Disabilities
Startup company ATDev develops robotic-based assistive tech that enables physically challenged users to perform everyday tasks, even when no caregiver is present. Many aspects of…
ATDev gives update on its journey building autonomous wheelchairs
There are millions of powered wheelchair users in the U.S. today. Assistive Technology Development Inc., or ATDev, aims to use robotics to give these users more independence and…
ATDev: Assistive Robotics for Mobility & Rehabilitation
Venture-backed assistive-technology company founded 2020 by UC Berkeley exoskeleton researchers, developing assistive robotics for mobility.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/atdev.md
- RSS feed: /companies/atdev/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/52538e38-dd9e-4fa9-8477-596bb4c28649
- Revision history: /companies/atdev/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Honda4 models
- Lifeward3 models
- Lockheed Martin3 models
- Wandercraft3 models
Video
Teams from around the world have been competing at Cybathlon - a competition to develop assistive tech solutions for people with disabilities. 67 teams from 2
Discover how Acorn Park School, a UK school is using QTrobot to transform learning for autistic students. In this authentic testimonial, educators share their r
The RAS LAB - Robotics and Autonomous System Laboratory of Hangzhou Dianzi University carried out secondary development based on TRACER. Combined with robotic a
Learning Disability Society is a renowned organization that relies on evidence-based, research-driven methods to support students in special needs education. Th
The Mobility Enhancement Robotic Wheelchair (MEBot) was developed by researchers at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at Pitt. Brad Dicianno, MD, expl
A team at Harvard University School of Engineering and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University is developing Assistive/Rehabilitation #robots for the elderly a
Learning Disability Society is a renowned organization that relies on evidence-based, research-driven methods to support students in special needs education. Th
Tony Ells talks about his inventions which are aimed at giving persons with disabilities more independence. To find out more, visit https://www.conceptioneering
Robotics & AI Summer School 2021 Assistive Robotics in the Context of Elderly Care: from Concept Development to Commercialization Andrey Kiselev https://www.i
The U.S. assistive robotics and smart tools market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by technological advancements and increasing automation across industri
Presentation given at the first RSS workshop on Close Proximity Human-Robot Collaboration Challenges & Opportunities For more information see the workshop web
Teams from around the world have been competing at Cybathlon - a competition to develop assistive tech solutions for people with disabilities. 67 teams from 2
Heat Index
Serious50/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Assistive Technology Development draws attention at the 81st percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among exoskeletons.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Nov 6, 2026