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Robot model

UTK Robotics

University of Tennessee Knoxville robotics research.

Form factor
other
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies UTK Robotics, a other by University of Tennessee, Knoxville (research). 2 sources back the record.

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Key facts

Robotics research platforms

The University of Tennessee's Behavior, Robotics and Sensing Group lists robotic platforms including the Trossen HR-OS1 and Rapiro social robots (Facilities).

Collaborative robotics research

UTK's AI and Robotics for Collaborative Systems Lab describes research in collaborative robotics and intelligent systems (ARCS Lab).

Robot inventory

The University of Tennessee's Behavior, Robotics and Sensing Group lists a Trossen HR-OS1 and a Rapiro social robot among its lab robots (Facilities).

Sensing equipment

The same UTK group lists electromagnetic motion tracking, APDM Opal sensors, and a MYO armband as lab equipment (Facilities).

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for UTK Robotics. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for UTK Robotics.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. https://volweb.utk.edu/~utkwadelab/Facilities
  2. https://arcslab.io/

Common questions

What is UTK Robotics?
University of Tennessee Knoxville robotics research.
How much does UTK Robotics cost?
UTK Robotics's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for UTK Robotics from University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is UTK Robotics actually deployed in the real world?
UTK Robotics is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes UTK Robotics?
UTK Robotics is made by University of Tennessee, Knoxville, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, founded in 1794.
Can you buy UTK Robotics?
UTK Robotics is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to UTK Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to UTK Robotics include ASML EUV TwinScan, BrainOS, 10Beauty Manicure System, CleanSpark Bitcoin Mining Fleet.
How does UTK Robotics compare to ASML EUV TwinScan?
UTK Robotics and ASML EUV TwinScan (ASML Holding · 7 deployments) are both other robots on the DEPLOY registry. UTK Robotics has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is UTK Robotics a top other?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, UTK Robotics ranks in roughly the top 43% of other models tracked by the registry.
What is UTK Robotics's maturity stage?
UTK Robotics is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is UTK Robotics deployed?
No verified deployments of UTK Robotics are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is UTK Robotics safe?
UTK Robotics 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: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: other

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for UTK Robotics.