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About RobotLAB β€” Robotics for Business & Education Since 2007

For over 19 years RobotLAB has provided innovative robotics solutions for businesses across every industry, transforming operations and preparing students for the future. With dozens of locations across all 50 states, RobotLAB is the nation's trusted robotics partner β€” from Fortune 500 corporations to local businesses, hospitals, schools, and universities.

$120M+
In Robotics Delivered
16,000+
Robots Deployed
5,000+
Customers Served
60+
Industries
100+
Countries
50
U.S. States
20+
Franchise Locations
Since 2007
Operating Continuously
Our story

The RobotLAB Story

Since 2007, RobotLAB has been dedicated to revolutionizing the integration of robotics in education and business. Founded by Elad Inbar in Dallas, Texas, RobotLAB has grown from a single classroom robotics startup into America's largest commercial robotics and AI integrator β€” with 16,000+ robots deployed across 5,000+ customers in 60+ industries.

As the leading provider of educational robotics, we equip schools and universities with AI-Labs that inspire and prepare students for the future. Our innovative technologies in robotics, coding, and programming empower educators and engage learners, ensuring they acquire the most vital skills for the 21st century.

Beyond education, RobotLAB offers comprehensive robotics solutions for hospitality, healthcare, assisted living, restaurants, retail, manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments. We guide businesses of all sizes in seamlessly integrating robotics into their operations β€” enhancing efficiency, lowering costs, and elevating customer experiences.

We are not a hardware reseller. We are an integrator. That means we walk every site before we install, we program every route, we train every shift, and we own the relationship for the life of the deployment. It is the reason Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Mayo Clinic, GSK, and J.P. Morgan trust us with their robotics programs.

Milestones

19 years in motion.

2007

RobotLAB Founded

Elad Inbar founds RobotLAB in Dallas, Texas, with a mission to make robots smarter and more useful for education and business.

2013

Educational Game Changer Award

Robotics Business Review names RobotLAB an Educational Game Changer for our work transforming STEM learning through classroom robotics.

2014

Gold Edison Award

RobotLAB earns its first Gold Edison Award in the Education category, plus Best EdTech Company at SXSW EDU and Best STEM Tool from EdTech Digest.

2016

#1 Fastest-Growing EdTech (Inc.)

Inc. Magazine names RobotLAB the fastest-growing education technology company in the United States.

2017

Engage! K-12 Best of Show at TCEA

Our flagship Engage! K-12 platform takes Best of Show at TCEA, recognizing its hands-on, standards-aligned robotics and coding lessons.

2020

Expansion Into Commercial Robotics

RobotLAB expands beyond education into hospitality, assisted living, restaurants, and cleaning robotics β€” launching partnerships with Pudu, Bear Robotics, Gausium, and SoftBank.

2022

VR Expeditions 2.0 β€” Cool Tool Finalist

EdTech Digest names VR Expeditions 2.0 a Cool Tool finalist in the AR/VR category for redefining immersive learning for teachers and students.

2023

American Samoa Partnership

RobotLAB wins EdTech Chronicle's Best Partnership award for deploying STEM programs and robotics labs to every public K-12 school in American Samoa.

2024

Top 10 Franchisor

The Franchise Consulting Company names RobotLAB a Top 10 Franchisor as we surpass 20 franchise locations. The Edison Awards return us a second Gold for education tech.

2025

16,000+ Robots Deployed

RobotLAB crosses 16,000 active robots in the field across 5,000+ customers in 60+ industries β€” with active deployments in all 50 states and 100+ countries.

2026

Robots for Business Leaders Published

CEO Elad Inbar publishes Robots for Business Leaders: Robots That Pay for Themselves β€” a practical playbook for turning automation into measurable business results.

NEXT

National territory coverage by 2028

Expanding the franchise system into every major US metro.

Leadership

The team behind every robot we ship.

JB

Justin Bryson

Director of Implementations

An IT-management background with training in computer networking and automotive technology β€” passionate about motorcycles and his robots.

ND

Nick Doll

Director of Franchise Success

Over 20 years in restaurant and retail operations, supporting and growing company- and franchise-operated locations β€” focused on operational excellence and profitable growth.

Priscilla Eklund

COO

Years of experience with international companies across sales, operations, finance, and logistics β€” building the processes behind RobotLAB's growth.

KF

Karla Fonseca

Director of Marketing

A strategic marketing leader with a proven track record of driving growth, demand generation, and go-to-market excellence across technology and B2B sectors. With deep expertise in integrated marketing, digital strategy, and performance-driven campaigns, Karla plays a pivotal role in shaping RobotLAB’s brand presence and market momentum.

SG

Sherry Gaff

Director of HR

Provides human-resource guidance and leadership, with over 10 years of experience that brings added value to the team.

BH

Bryan Holmes

Director of Customer Success

A career STEM educator who cares deeply about supporting teachers β€” now helping RobotLAB advance STEM education. A polymath who loves learning new skills.

Elad Inbar

Founder & CEO

A multi-disciplinary Hi-Tech executive β€” online publishing, e-commerce, machine-learning algorithms, and robotics.

PK

Paul Knaack

Director of Special Ops

Managing after-school clubs and youth camps since 1991, with a special-effects and stunts background that brings β€œMacGyver” problem-solving to every project.

DP

Devon Priscilla

Director of Operations

Over 20 years in project management β€” from Army veteran to large-event and construction project management. Keeps client projects moving from Texas to locations across the globe.

Anna Sandler

CTO

Led development for the Israeli Ministry of Education; builds RobotLAB's education programs recognized across the EdTech community.

Rick Tomei

Corporate Relationship Director

25+ years in hospitality and healthcare β€” acquiring new customers and growing long-term account relationships.

Cedric Vaudel

VP of Sales

20 years in robotics sales and strategic partnerships β€” including launches of NAO and Pepper alongside IBM and SoftBank Robotics.

DW

Dan Werino

Director of Finance

Nearly a decade of operations and management experience β€” identifying and solving financial issues and ensuring accurate financial statements and documentation.

Our core values

The principles that drive everything we do at RobotLAB.

Engaging

Passion and energy in every interaction

Service

Going above and beyond, always

Innovation

Bold ideas shaping the future

Ownership

Acting decisively, delivering results

Excellence

Relentlessly pursuing greatness

Together, we build the future one robot at a time.

In the press

Independently covered.

Inc. Magazine
Robotics Business Review
EdTech Digest
EdTech Chronicle
Tech & Learning
The Franchise Consulting Company
Edison Awards
TCEA
ISTE
SXSW EDU
District Administration
eSchool News
Daytime Beauty Awards
Awards & recognition

Validated by industry.

2024
Top 10 Franchisor
The Franchise Consulting Company
2024
Gold Winner – Education Technology
Edison Awards
2023
The Innovation Award
Daytime Beauty Awards
2023
Best in Education – Best Partnership
EdTech Chronicle Besties
2022
Cool Tool Finalist – AR/VR Solution
EdTech Digest
2021
Awards of Excellence – Best Tools for Back to School (Primary K–6)
Tech & Learning
2021
Awards of Excellence – Best Tools for Back to School (Secondary 6–12)
Tech & Learning
2017
Top 100 Educational Websites
Homeschool.com
2017
Best of Show
Tech & Learning @ TCEA
2016
#1 Fastest-Growing EdTech Company
Inc. Magazine
2014
Best of Show
ISTE
2014
Best EdTech Company
SXSW EDU
2014
Best STEM Tool
EdTech Digest
2014
Gold Medal – Education Category
Edison Awards
2014
Readers' Choice Top 100 Products
District Administration
2013
Educational Game Changer Award
Robotics Business Review
2013
Readers' Choice Award
eSchool News
Work with us

Three ways to engage.

Buy a robot, become a franchisee, or partner as a manufacturer. We're hiring across all three lanes.

Questions & answers

About RobotLAB.

The questions sophisticated buyers ask before engaging. Always open β€” no dropdowns.

  1. What does RobotLAB actually do?

    RobotLAB is America's largest commercial robotics and AI integrator. We sell, deploy, train, service, and support robots across hospitality, healthcare, assisted living, restaurants, retail, education, warehouse, and office environments. Unlike one-shot online sellers, we own the full lifecycle: pre-installation site surveys, on-site deployment, custom content creation, hands-on staff training, certified repairs with genuine parts, consumables stocking, and ongoing account management.

  2. How long has RobotLAB been in business?

    Since 2007 β€” 19+ years of continuous operation. Over that time we've deployed more than 16,000 robots to 5,000+ customers across 60+ industries in all 50 U.S. states and 100+ countries.

  3. Who founded RobotLAB and who runs it today?

    RobotLAB was founded in 2007 by Elad Inbar, who serves as CEO today. Elad is a Hi-Tech executive whose career spans online content publishing, e-commerce, affiliate marketing, machine learning, and robotics. He is the author of Robots for Business Leaders: Robots That Pay for Themselves (2026) and Our Robotics Future: The Ultimate Guide to the Transformative Power of Automation, Robotics and AI (2024).

  4. Where is RobotLAB headquartered?

    RobotLAB is headquartered in Southlake, Texas β€” in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Our HQ houses the executive team, R&D, engineering, customer success, the certified repair lab, and the franchise training facility. Franchise locations span all 50 states.

  5. What customers does RobotLAB serve?

    Customers range from Fortune 500 enterprises to local businesses and school districts. Notable partners include Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, Waldorf Astoria, Marriott, Kura Sushi, Mayo Clinic, GSK, J.P. Morgan, Nova Southeastern University, Humber River Health, KinderCare, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Seminole County Schools, Pasco County Schools, and Universidad de Costa Rica β€” along with thousands of independent businesses, schools, and franchise locations.

  6. What makes RobotLAB different from other robotics companies?

    Most robotics vendors sell hardware and walk away. RobotLAB owns the full service lifecycle β€” site survey, robot selection, content creation, on-site installation, staff training, certified repairs, consumables, and ongoing account management. We're the only authorized repair facility in the country for many of the brands we distribute. With almost two decades in commercial robotics and 5,000+ customers, no other company matches this breadth of service across this many industries and robot brands.

  7. What robot brands does RobotLAB carry?

    RobotLAB is multi-vendor by design. Current manufacturer partnerships include Bear Robotics, Pudu, Gausium, LG Business Solutions, SoftBank Robotics, Temi, UBTech, Botinkit, Cyngn, and Vision Aerial β€” covering delivery, cleaning, customer service, humanoid, cooking, autonomous vehicle, and drone categories. We pick the right robot for each customer's workflow rather than forcing them into a single manufacturer's catalog.

  8. How can I work with RobotLAB?

    Three primary paths: (1) Buy or lease robots for your business via our sales team β€” from a single restaurant delivery robot to a 50-property hospitality deployment. (2) Apply for a franchise to operate as the exclusive RobotLAB provider in your local territory. (3) Partner as a manufacturer or technology vendor whose products fit our integration playbook. Visit /contact for sales, /franchise/apply for franchise inquiries, or /financing to learn about RaaS and lease options.