Company
Cobalt AI
Cobalt AI is a San Francisco-based indoor security robotics company founded in 2016 by Dr.
- Founded
- 2016
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Models
- 1
Verified profile
0
Sources on record
0
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Overview
Cobalt AI is a San Francisco-based indoor security robotics company founded in 2016 by Dr. Travis Deyle. The company developed the Cobalt Robot, an autonomous indoor security patrol robot that can open doors, press elevator buttons, and automate security workflows. Cobalt generates revenue through integrated security service offerings that reduce operational costs for clients.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Models (1)
View all models →Current leadership (1)
- Travis Deyle Co-Founder & CEOreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Travis Deylecofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for Cobalt AI.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Recent coverage
Cobalt AI in third-party press
Peer companies
- Knightscope4 models
- SMP Robotics3 models
- RAD Robotics2 models
- Ascento1 model
- Micropolis Robotics1 model
- OTSAW Digital1 model
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Common questions
- What is Cobalt AI?
- Cobalt AI is a San Francisco-based indoor security robotics company founded in 2016 by Dr. Travis Deyle. The company developed the Cobalt Robot, an autonomous indoor security patrol robot that can open doors, press elevator buttons, and automate security workflows. Cobalt generates revenue through integrated security service offerings that reduce operational costs for clients.
- Where is Cobalt AI based?
- Cobalt AI is based in San Francisco, CA, USA.
- When was Cobalt AI founded?
- Cobalt AI was founded in 2016.
- What does Cobalt AI make?
- Cobalt AI has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Cobalt Robot (Cobalt AI builds physical robots).
- Where does Cobalt AI operate robots?
- Cobalt AI 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 Cobalt AI safe?
- Cobalt AI 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.
Methodology: Claimed (not independently verified) · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-07-03
Verification posture
Claimed (not independently verified)
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-03
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Cobalt AI.Peer companies
- Knightscope4 models
- SMP Robotics3 models
- RAD Robotics2 models
- Ascento1 model
- Micropolis Robotics1 model
- OTSAW Digital1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Cobalt AI from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Cobalt AI Names Amrit DePaulo as Chief Technology Officer to Lead the Next Chapter of Cobalt Monitoring - EIN News
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Top XBOW Alternatives in 2026 - Security Boulevard
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Cobalt AI Launches Advanced Data Infrastructure for AI Labs - Business Wire
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The New Frontier of Physical AI: Turning Robots into Enterprise Agents - Salesforce
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Security robots are starting to join the ranks of human guards. Here's what we know - Nine.com.au
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Video Friday: Silly Robot Dog Jump - IEEE Spectrum
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Investor Dean Drako acquires Cobalt Robotics - The Robot Report
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Dean Drako acquires Cobalt AI - Security Systems News
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Dean Drako Acquires Cobalt AI, Enterprise Security Automation Leader - Business Wire
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/cobalt-ai.md
- RSS feed: /companies/cobalt-ai/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/d231795e-c13a-4be4-9c19-445512599ad7
- Revision history: /companies/cobalt-ai/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Knightscope4 models
- SMP Robotics3 models
- RAD Robotics2 models
- Ascento1 model
- Micropolis Robotics1 model
- OTSAW Digital1 model
DEPLOY Intelligence Score
10.2/ 100
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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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.
Last computed: Jul 3, 2026
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