Robot model
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…
- Manufacturer
- Daxbot
- Form factor
- sidewalk
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 7
- Website
- daxbot.com ↗
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Dax ADA, a sidewalk by Daxbot (commercial): 7 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.
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Overview
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.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
Type
Specs
Max speed
Weight kg
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Pricing
No verified price is on record for Dax ADA. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (7)
- Dax ADA at Irvine, California, USAoperational
City of Irvine deploying Dax robots to inspect curb ramps and sidewalks on public streets, announced August 2025.
- Dax ADA at Burleson, Texas, USAoperational
City of Burleson deploying Daxbot robots for ADA sidewalk compliance, with VP of Sales Andy Craig leading local engagement.
- Dax ADA at Hollister, California, USAoperational
City of Hollister deploying Dax Rook robots to assess sidewalk accessibility, funded through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.
- Dax ADA at Midland, Texas, USAoperational
Permian Basin MPO and Kimley-Horn deploying Dax ADA robots to map 45 miles of priority sidewalk corridors in Midland.
- Dax ADA at Perrysburg, Ohio, USAoperational
City of Perrysburg deploying Daxbot robots to inspect 173 miles of sidewalks for cracks, uneven areas, and accessibility issues.
- Dax ADA at Tyler, Texas, USAoperational
City of Tyler deploying Dax ADA robots with Kimley-Horn Engineering to collect accessibility data for pedestrian facilities.
- Dax ADA at Whittier, California, USAoperational
City of Whittier deploying up to 6 Dax ADA robots to map 400+ miles of sidewalks for ADA compliance assessment.
Dax ADA on the deployment map
View the global mapWhere Dax ADA is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Incident recordedJun 11, 2026
Daxbot sidewalk robot destroyed by truck in Tyler, TX 24 hours after deployment
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 9, 2026
at Tyler, Texas, USA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedMay 27, 2026
at Hollister, California, USA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedMay 27, 2026
at Midland, Texas, USA
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Incidents affecting Dax ADA (1)
- Daxbot sidewalk robot destroyed by truck in Tyler, TX 24 hours after deployment2026-06-11 · Collision
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Sources (2)
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-15
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: sidewalk
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Dax ADA.Recent coverage
Dax ADA in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Dax ADA 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: /models/dax-ada.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/3a99e465-f9c8-484b-b84c-20cfcf6faceb
- Revision history: /models/dax-ada/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Video
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
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
Dax ADA draws attention at the 55th percentile but verifies reality at the 71st percentile among sidewalk robots. Hype Gap -15.7, 15th widest among sidewalk robots.
Analysis
Limited independent press and video coverage to date.
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 20, 2026