Company
Daxbot
Daxbot builds people-centric autonomous urban service robots for sidewalk accessibility assessment and security patrolling, founded in 2015 and headquartered…
- Founded
- 2015
- HQ
- Philomath, Oregon, USA
- Status
- private (Salem, Oregon; StartEngine crowdfunded)
Appears inLogistics robots
Funding
$1.1M
Models
2
Overview
Daxbot builds people-centric autonomous urban service robots for sidewalk accessibility assessment and security patrolling, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philomath, Oregon. Its Dax ADA robots use centimeter-accurate RTK and laser suites to generate PROWAG-grade sidewalk inventories for cities, while Dax Security robots provide autonomous 24/7 patrol coverage with live video streaming. All robots run DaxOS, a lightweight chip-based operating system where behavioral modules vote on every movement, and each robot is assembled in Oregon under multiple U.S. patents.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- 2 incidents on file
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Key facts
CEO
Jason Richards
Co-founders
Joseph Sullivan and Kevin Sullivan
Operating System
DaxOS
Manufacturing
Philomath, Oregon
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
Dax Security
The Dax Security robot provides autonomous 24/7 patrol coverage with live video streaming to human overwatch. It escalates through lights, audio, and response dispatch when human intervention is required, designed for visible deterrence in urban and commercial environments.
Current platform
Dax ADA
The Dax ADA is an autonomous sidewalk accessibility assessment robot that uses centimeter-accurate RTK GPS and laser suites to generate PROWAG-grade sidewalk inventories. Deployed by cities across the U.S. to map sidewalk conditions, identify hazards, and prioritize ADA compliance repairs.
Daxbot on the deployment map
Where Daxbot's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Relationships
Current leadership (3)
- Jason Richards CEOreported, not verified
- Kevin Sullivan Co-founderreported, not verified
- Joseph Sullivan Co-founder & Senior Mechanical Engineerreported, not verified
Founders (2)
- Joseph Sullivancofounder
- Kevin Sullivancofounder
Safety record
2 incidents on record (1 moderate, 1 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026.
Most recent: Jun 2026
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting Daxbot (2)
- Daxbot sidewalk robot struck by vehicle in Tyler Texas2026-06-12 · Collision
- Daxbot sidewalk robot destroyed by truck in Tyler, TX 24 hours after deployment2026-06-11 · Collision
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Recent coverage
Daxbot in third-party press
Peer companies
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- Roborock19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
- Dreame Technology5 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
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.
Funding rounds (1)
- Seed2021-09-23
$1M(reported)
Investors: StartEngine Crowdfunding
Sources (1)
Common questions
- What is Daxbot?
- Daxbot builds people-centric autonomous urban service robots for sidewalk accessibility assessment and security patrolling, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philomath, Oregon. Its Dax ADA robots use centimeter-accurate RTK and laser suites to generate PROWAG-grade sidewalk inventories for cities, while Dax Security robots provide autonomous 24/7 patrol coverage with live video streaming. All robots run DaxOS, a lightweight chip-based operating system where behavioral modules vote on every movement, and each robot is assembled in Oregon under multiple U.S. patents.
- What does Daxbot make?
- Daxbot has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Dax Security, Dax ADA (Daxbot builds physical robots).
- Is Daxbot publicly traded?
- No. Daxbot is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with Daxbot?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Daxbot building in the same form factors include Ecovacs Robotics, Roborock, SharkNinja, iRobot.
- Where is Daxbot headquartered?
- Daxbot is headquartered in Philomath, Oregon, USA.
- How much funding has Daxbot raised?
- Daxbot has raised approximately $1M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
- Where does Daxbot operate robots?
- Daxbot 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 Daxbot a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Daxbot ranks in roughly the top 15% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was Daxbot founded?
- Daxbot was founded in 2015.
- Are there any incidents involving Daxbot?
- 2 active incidents involving Daxbot are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
- Is Daxbot safe?
- Daxbot has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (1 moderate, 1 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-09
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-09
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Daxbot.Peer companies
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- Roborock19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
- Dreame Technology5 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Daxbot from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Tyler sidewalk robot hit by vehicle
A Daxbot sidewalk assessment robot was struck and destroyed by a truck in Tyler, TX just 24 hours after deployment; no injuries reported and a replacement was deployed the next…
Robots meant to assess Tyler sidewalk accessibility enter full operation
Tyler Texas deployed Daxbot robots to scan 90 miles of sidewalks identifying ADA accessibility barriers. Six to eight robots operate during daylight hours seven days a week as…
A California city deploys sidewalk robot to assess accessibility
KSBW reports on the City of Hollister deploying Dax Rook robots to assess sidewalk accessibility as part of a federally funded pedestrian infrastructure improvement program.
Daxbot robots helping Whittier gather sidewalk data, improve accessibility
FOX 11 Los Angeles reports on Daxbot robots deployed in Whittier, CA to map sidewalk conditions and prioritize repairs, with up to six robots operating at walking speed.
Daxbot Announces First Funding Round
Daxbot announced its first crowdfunding round on StartEngine, aiming to expand delivery robots to 10 key U.S. cities in 2022.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/daxbot.md
- RSS feed: /companies/daxbot/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/37f12213-0fa9-440b-a9ca-dfeeb6ade1ef
- Revision history: /companies/daxbot/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- Roborock19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
- Dreame Technology5 models
Video
The City is partnering with Daxbot to deploy its urban service robots equipped with GPS and sensors to efficiently and precisely assess and inspect curb ramps a
The "Daxbot" robots can be seen patrolling around Whittier lately. They're not just fun to interact with, these "Dax" robots are doing important work to make th
READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/meet-daxbot-the-robot-patrolling-parts-of-austin/ Daxbot, a compact three-foot-tall surveillance robot, has b
Keeping premises safe from theft and burglary is challenging with growing crime rates. Our robots employ “invisible paths”, live video feed, lightbars, and nigh
Daxbot Robotics is a Philomath-based company that builds interactive robots on-site. Their products are used for security and patrolling, and cities have used t
Daxbot's automated technology speeds up ADA sidewalk accessibility surveys, saving cities money and making sidewalks safer and more accessible. https://daxbot.
The city’s newest workers, “Daxbots”, roam the sidewalks, measuring every inch and making sure people who rely on wheelchairs, walkers or mobility devices can m
Four Dax try out their new HRI (Human Robot Interaction) modes-- but they didn't know they were talking to other Dax. https://daxbot.com
Police say the incident happened around 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. The suspect reportedly caused damage to the robot's neck and chest plates.
Reality vs attention
Daxbot draws attention at the 78th percentile but verifies reality at the 81st percentile among sidewalk robots. Hype Gap -2.7, 9th widest among sidewalk robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Strong deployment footprint with 7 operational sites across 7 countries. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 58 months ago.
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: Jul 14, 2026