The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Garmin: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 3 sources back the record.
Garmin holds 2 FDA 510(k) clearances, per the DEPLOY registry.
See all 2 filingsCategoryBiometric wearables
Overview
Garmin is an American GPS and wearable technology company based in Olathe, Kansas, providing navigation systems for autonomous vehicles, aviation, and marine applications, as well as wearable biometric health devices (Venu, Fenix, Forerunner).
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Product
Model
Stock ticker
Industry
Data & sources
Government records
1
Web sources
2
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Garmin on the deployment map
View the global map1 verified deployment across 1 region, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where Garmin's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full Garmin deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (2)
- Clifton Pemble President & CEO (since 2008)secondary-verified
- Min Kao Co-founder & Executive Chairmansecondary-verified
Founders (2)
- Gary Burrellno longer at company
- Min Kaono longer at company
Former / Previously (2)
- Gary Burrell Co-founder (1989, deceased), Foundersecondary-verified
- Min Kao Foundersecondary-verified
Media (1)
Company-anchored media. Official assets the company has published at the company level, distinct from model-anchored media that lives on individual product pages.
Safety record
No incidents on record for Garmin.
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 →
Operator customers (1)
- Garmin1 deployment
Recent coverage
Garmin in third-party press
Peer companies
- Google21 models
- Samsung Electronics4 models
- Butterfly Network2 models
- Abbott1 model
- Apple1 model
- Blackrock Neurotech1 model
Supplies to (1)
Compute / semiconductor
- ALIA-250by Beta TechnologiesGarmin G3000 integrated flight deck -- primary avionics and cockpit display system for Beta Technologies A250 eVTOL aircraft; covers CX300 CTOL and A250 VTOL variants. Garmin signed long-term agreement with Beta Technologies to supply G3000 to both aircraft platforms.supplies
Outbound supply edges from this company. Each relationship appears here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- 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.
Regulatory filings (2)
- K221774fda 510k · us_fdacleared2023-01-12
Linked models: Garmin (Venu / Fenix / Forerunner)
- K221774fda 510k · us_fdacleared2022-06-21
Linked models: Garmin (Venu / Fenix / Forerunner)
Timeline
Every recorded move in Garmin’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Beta Technologies
2026-08-23Supply: G3000 PRIME flight deck avionics to Beta Technologies
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Archer Aviation
2026-08-23Supply: Avionics for Midnight eVTOL to Archer Aviation
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Joby Aviation
2026-08-23Supply: G3000 integrated flight deck to Joby Aviation
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Bye Aerospace
2026-08-22Supply: component to Bye Aerospace
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJul 23, 2026
Garmin logo
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Garmin | Venu® 3 Series | Getting Started
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 5, 2026
Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch
- Record createdJun 3, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
Garmin (Venu / Fenix / Forerunner) at Global
Sources (3)
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Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- primary-fda-database
- FDA database
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Garmin.Peer companies
- Google21 models
- Samsung Electronics4 models
- Butterfly Network2 models
- Abbott1 model
- Apple1 model
- Blackrock Neurotech1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Garmin from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Garmin Brings SmartCharts Coverage to Canada and Mexico
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Garmin’s Fenix 9 Pro Goes All In on Titanium and Off-Grid Connectivity
A stronger build, more storage, and a battery life that just won’t quit. Here’s what a $1,000-plus sports watch will get you.
Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning
Garmin just took the wraps off its new line of rugged Fenix 9 smartwatches, with the base model featuring an OLED display with a brightness of up to 3,000 nits, making it twice as…
Embraer’s Autoland-Equipped Phenom 300EV Obtains Triple Certification
Manufacturer claims model is first light jet and largest business jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland.
Where to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: New features, release date, and launch price
The new Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro are available for purchase at Garmin.
Amazon just dropped our favorite Garmin running watches and fitness trackers to their lowest prices ever
If you're in the market for a serious running watch or robust fitness tracker, there has never been a better time to jump into the Garmin ecosystem. The post Amazon just dropped…
Garmin Cirqa Smart Band Review: How $200 Fitness Tracker Compares to Whoop
The $200 Cirqa Smart Band looks like a Whoop tracker, but doesn’t offer the same level of health insights.
This 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane Is a Multi-Use ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Garmin glass upgrades, complete logs, and rock-solid ownership pedigree highlight versatile workhorse.
Garmin vívoactive 5 deal: Grab this AMOLED smartwatch for under $200
As of Aug. 19, select colors of the Garmin vívoactive 5 are on sale for $186.97 at Amazon, a 38% discount off their list price of $299.99.
The Garmin Venu 3S has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — act fast to save $155
Get the best Garmin deal. Save 35% on the Garmin Venu 3S at Amazon.
Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026)
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
The best Garmin smartwatch deals this week: Grab the Garmin Venu 3S for its lowest price ever
The best Garmin smartwatch deals this week include the Garmin Venu 3S, Forerunner 265, and Instinct 3 for up to $155 off at Amazon.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/garmin.md
- RSS feed: /companies/garmin/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/10d2c172-5ed4-4208-a38d-d39d65e66db2
- Revision history: /companies/garmin/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Google21 models
- Samsung Electronics4 models
- Butterfly Network2 models
- Abbott1 model
- Apple1 model
- Blackrock Neurotech1 model
Video
Garmin is allang niet meer alleen een producent van navigatiesystemen. In Doorgelicht wordt duidelijk hoe het bedrijf zich heeft ontwikkeld tot een brede speler in wearables, sporttechnologie en gespecialiseerde toepassi
Garmin begon als pionier in GPS-technologie en groeide razendsnel uit tot een dominante speler in navigatiesystemen. De geschiedenis van het bedrijf laat zien h
Meten is weten, en dus is voor veel sporters een Garmin smartwatch onmisbaar. Het horloge om de pols houdt alles bij, van tempo tot herstel. Maar achter die pop
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Reality vs attention
Garmin draws attention at the 85th percentile but verifies reality at the 16th percentile among biometric robots. Hype Gap +69.5, 3rd widest among biometric robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category 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: Aug 29, 2026