ATDev
Category: Robotics / Embodied AI
AI-enabled, high-performance assistive mobility ecosystem with telehealth capabilities ATDev was founded in 2020. The company is led by Todd Roberts. Based in Orange, California, USA. Team size: 4+. Total funding raised: $3 million. Latest round: Seed, $3 million, October 2025, led by Dobrzelecki Legacy Ventures. Key investors include Dobrzelecki Legacy Ventures (lead), Uphonest Capital, The Life Science Angels, Other industry expert angels.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Orange, California, USA
- Team size
- 4+
- Total funding
- $3 million
Value proposition
To provide affordable, scalable, and patient-specific assistive technology that removes barriers and empowers independence through AI-driven insights and remote care capabilities
Products and solutions
Reflex™ Robotic Rehabilitation Device - smart at-home knee rehabilitation robot with telehealth monitoring, AI-enabled assistive mobility ecosystem, Cloud-based platform for remote monitoring and data analysis
Unique value
ATDev's uniqueness lies in its ecosystem approach, combining AI-powered hardware with a cloud platform, allowing for data-driven, personalized therapy and remote monitoring, moving beyond standalone assistive devices. Their participation in the $41M ARPA-H RAMMP program positions them at the forefront of robotic mobility innovation.
Target customer
Individuals with mobility impairments, orthopedic rehabilitation patients, and physical therapy providers
Industries served
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Assistive Technology, Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Technology advantage
The core technological advantage is the integration of AI into their mobility devices for personalized assistance and telehealth capabilities. Their key business advantage includes the ARPA-H RAMMP partnership and strategic positioning in the growing assistive technology market.
How they differentiate
ATDev differentiates itself by focusing on an AI-based assistive mobility platform with telehealth integration, aiming to provide a more intelligent and adaptive solution compared to traditional mobility devices, backed by federal research initiatives.
Main competitors
WHILL Inc., Permobil, Pride Mobility
Key partnerships
ARPA-H RAMMP (Robotic Assistive Mobility and Manipulation Platform) program - $41M federal initiative, University of Pittsburgh (as subcontractor), UC Berkeley (spinout relationship), AgeTech Collaborative from AARP accelerator program
Notable customers
Not publicly available - early stage company focused on product development
Major milestones
Closed a $3 million seed funding round (October 2025), Joined $41 million ARPA-H RAMMP initiative (November 2025), Named SXSW Pitch 2026 Finalist in Healthcare, AssistiveTech & BioTech category (March 2026), Joined AgeTech Collaborative from AARP accelerator program (2026), Development of Reflex™ Robotic Rehabilitation Device, Spun out from UC Berkeley (2020), Participation in Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator
Growth metrics
Not publicly available, but company is scaling after recent funding and participating in major federal research initiatives
Market positioning
ATDev is positioned as an early-stage innovator in the assistive technology market, targeting a niche segment that values advanced AI-driven features for enhanced mobility and independence, with strong federal research backing.
Geographic focus
ATDev's initial focus is on the North American market, particularly the US, given their Orange, California location and federal research partnerships.
Patents and IP
Information on specific patents or IP is not publicly available at this time, though they are developing proprietary AI-enabled rehabilitation technology.
About Todd Roberts
Over 10 years of experience in assistive technology R&D and commercialization, UC Berkeley exoskeleton graduate researcher, and principal investigator of federal grants including ARPA-H initiatives.
Official website: https://assistivetech.dev/