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Verified robot deployments in California
California has 93 verified robot deployments on the DEPLOY registry, across 18 form factors. The most common: 17 robotaxis (Waymo, Nuro, Zeekr); 17 drones (Skydio, Archer Aviation, Amazon Prime Air); 16 agricultural robots (Carbon Robotics, Braga Fresh Partners, TRIC Robotics); 9 humanoids (1X Technologies, Tau Robotics, Agility Robotics).
California has the most verified robot deployments of any US state on the registry, and its most-deployed type is the robotaxi (17 of 93).
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies 93 robot deployments in California across 60 operators; Nuro leads with 8. The most recent was verified in Aug 2026. Every deployment is individually sourced and dated.
How California compares
- California ranks #1 of 26 US states by verified robot deployments (ahead of Texas).
- It ranks #1 of 8 US states for delivery and inspection drone deployments (17).
- It ranks #1 of 1 US states for agricultural robot deployments (16).
- It ranks #1 of 4 US states for humanoid deployments (9).
- It ranks #1 of 1 US states for maritime robot deployments (4).
- 31 new deployments documented here in the last 30 days.
What is deployed here
- robotaxis · Waymo, Nuro, Zeekr, Tensor Auto, Cruise17
- drones · Skydio, Archer Aviation, Amazon Prime Air, Amazon, Tevel Aerobotics17
- agricultural robots · Carbon Robotics, Braga Fresh Partners, TRIC Robotics, Saga Robotics, Bear Flag Robotics16
- humanoids · 1X Technologies, Tau Robotics, Agility Robotics, Unitree Robotics, Engineered Arts9
- service robots · Simbe Robotics, Cobalt Robotics, OhmniLabs, Double Robotics, Relay Robotics7
- autonomous trucks · Kodiak Robotics, Kodiak AI, Tesla5
- warehouse robots · Dexterity, Sancho Robotics, Fetch Robotics3
- maritime surfaces · Sea Machines Robotics, Saronic Technologies, Leidos3
- quadrupeds · Boston Dynamics2
- surgical robots · Johnson & Johnson, THINK Surgical2
- maritime robots · Cellula Robotics, Ulysses2
- personal mobilitys · Glydways2
- security robots · Robotic Assistance Devices, Knightscope2
- construction robots · Canvas, AES Corporation2
- spaces · Exotrail1
- food services · Chef Robotics1
- wearables · Humane1
- exoskeletons · Ekso Bionics1
Incidents in California (20)
- FDA grants De Novo authorization to Johnson & Johnson OTTAVA robotic surgical system for multiple soft tissue procedures2026-07-22
- FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization to J&J Ottava surgical robot2026-07-22
- FBI seizes 500+ drones during FIFA World Cup 20262026-07-02
- NYPD Skydio X10 drone malfunctioned and crashed near FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Brooklyn, battery caught fire2026-06-24
- Archer Aviation completes FAA Phase 3 certification for Midnight eVTOL2026-06-15
- THINK Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for TMINI 1.12026-06-15
- Saronic Corsair USV rescues downed Apache pilots in Strait of Hormuz - first US military use of USV for aircrew recovery2026-06-08
- Shield AI V-BAT drone propeller severs Romanian Navy official's fingers during training exercise off Texas coast2026-05-12
- THINK Surgical recalls TMINI tracking arrays due to loosening causing potential misalignment2026-05-08
- Monarch Tractor shuts down and sells assets to Caterpillar after raising 40M2026-04-08
- ADS crash report in Santa Clara, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-14538)2026-04-01
- Archer Aviation becomes first eVTOL company to close FAA Phase 3 of Type Certification process for Midnight2026-04-01
- Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing2026-03-09
- Waymo Zeekr test vehicle crashes into parked cars near Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles2026-01-25
- Zoox robotaxi struck an opening car door in San Francisco, injuring a street ambassador2026-01-17
- ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-13950)2026-01-01
- ADS crash report in Houston, TX involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11595)2025-08-01
- ADS crash report in Mountain View, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11458)2025-07-01
- Saronic Corsair USV struck by BlackSea Technologies GARC drone boat during Navy exercise off California2025-07-01
- ADS crash report in Santa Clara, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-11324)2025-06-01
Companies headquartered in California
Common questions
How many robots are deployed in California?
DEPLOY verifies 93 robot deployments in California across 18 form factors, the most recent verified in Aug 2026. Each is a distinct, individually sourced and dated field deployment, not a claimed unit total.
Which companies operate robots in California?
60 operators run verified deployments in California, including Nuro, Waymo, Skydio, Carbon Robotics, Tesla, Boston Dynamics.
What types of robots are deployed in California?
California deployments span 18 form factors: 17 robotaxis, 17 drones, 16 agricultural robots, 9 humanoids, 7 service robots.
Is robot deployment growing in California?
31 new deployments were documented in California in the last 30 days. DEPLOY records each as it is verified.
Have there been robot incidents in California?
DEPLOY records 20 verified incidents at robot deployments in California, each individually sourced and dated. They are listed in the incidents section on this page.
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Every verified deployment (93)
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