RobotLAB is an American robotics integration company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, specializing in proprietary multi-robot systems and full-service deployment. The company supports K-12 and higher education institutions, along with commercial sectors such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare, as well as public-sector clients including school districts, libraries, and government agencies. RobotLAB also provides service robots such as cleaning robots[1] and delivery robots[2] for commercial and institutional use.[3][4][5]
RobotLAB is the only franchised robotics integrator in the United States and operates over 30 locations nationwide.[1] The company is recognized for proprietary multi-robot systems—such as ServeSwift and Robot‑On‑Call—that automate delivery and bussing processes in restaurants and hospitality environments,[2] and for full integration of humanoid robots like Pepper, and NAO including custom programming, training, and support.[3]
In addition to distributing SoftBank’s Pepper, Nao,[6] and Whiz robots,[7][8][9][10] which can be used as personal assistants and educational tools, RobotLAB also provides educational robots designed for use in K-12 and other classrooms.[11] Their robots are programmed to help instructors teach subjects such as STEM.[12][13][14]
In 2020, Google announced their discontinuation of their virtual field trips app Google Expeditions. RobotLAB, as Google's partner for Expeditions, created a substitute in partnership with Avantis. The Google Expeditions alternative was named VR Expeditions 2.0.[4][5] RobotLAB also provides robots for assistance for use in retail, medical[15] and other types of businesses.[16]
RobotLAB provides hotel robots capable of delivering items to guests, sanitizing rooms, and handling luggage, with LG Electronics serving as the managing entity of its commercial deployment in North America.[17]
History
RobotLAB was founded by Elad Inbar,[16] who is also the CEO of Robot App Store, under the name RobotsLAB in Israel in 2007.[18] The company was originally conceptualized as the educational division of Robot App Store.[19][20] The company eventually spun off into a separate entity and relocated to San Francisco in 2011 and changed its name to RobotLAB Inc.[18]
The company developed a STEM teaching tool, called the RobotsLAB Box.[19] RobotLAB won Robotic Business Review's Game Changer Award for Education in 2013.[21][22]
In 2016, RobtLAB received the Inc 5000 fastest-growing private company award and also ranked first in educational technology category.[29]
In 2020, RobotLAB released VR Expeditions 2.0, an alternative to Google's Expeditions app and also partnered with Avantis to develop applications for ClassVR, a VR platform designed for use in the classroom.[4]
In 2021, RobotLAB became the distributor of their Pepper, Nao, and Whiz robots.[7][8][9][10] In the same year, the Roanoke County Public Library partnered with RobotLAB to create content and programming for Pepper robots used for library purposes.[30][31]
RobotLAB also partnered with Curious Technologies, in 2021, to distribute the Elias robot model, which is an artificial intelligence designed for language learning.[32]
In 2023, RobotLAB introduced a franchise model to expand its national footprint, allowing entrepreneurs to open and operate RobotLAB locations across the United States. This model complements the company's organic growth through corporate-owned locations and aims to accelerate scalability.[33]
In June 2025, RobotLAB launched the NAO AI Edition, integrating ChatGPT into its NAO and Pepper robots to enhance natural-language interaction capabilities.[34]
References
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