News & Media
Dax robots are at work in the service of humanity in cities across the country. Below are some of our most recent news stories, along with city- and Daxbot-led press releases.
Coverage & Releases
Pathway Assessments10/23/26Small Robots, Big Steps Toward a More Accessible South City
South San Francisco tells residents about the launch of an assessment being undertaken to support accessibility and better sidewalks, and answers common questions.
Pathway Assessments9/16/26Daxbot Robots Begin Sidewalk Accessibility Assessment in Pleasanton
Pleasanton kicks off a Daxbot survey of 360 miles of sidewalks and trails, 1,850 curb ramps and 266 transit stops for its ADA plan.
Pathway Assessments9/15/26Robot traverses sidewalks, streets in Pleasanton to assess accessibility, safety
Pleasanton Weekly spots a Daxbot working downtown as the city begins mapping sidewalk conditions for its ADA transition plan.
Pathway Assessments9/10/26Robot assists Missoula County in assessment of ADA compliance
The Missoulian follows Dax along a Grant Creek trail as the county surveys 75 to 80 miles of walkway for its ADA self-evaluation.
Pathway Assessments9/9/26Universal City deploys sidewalk robots to find ADA compliance issues
Three Daxbots named Chester, Smokey and Flynn hit Universal City's sidewalks, and KSAT catches residents' surprised first reactions.
Pathway Assessments9/3/26Missoula County surveying sidewalk ADA accessibility using robot
KPAX details Missoula County's Daxbot survey, with robots covering about eight miles a day compared to two for a manual crew.
Pathway Assessments8/27/265 US Cities Hire Robot Called 'Dax' to Help Survey and Repair Sidewalks–Kids Love Him
Good News Network rounds up Dax's work in Bangor, Hoboken, Hollister, Tyler and Hilton Head, and the smiles it gets along the way.
Pathway Assessments8/25/26Universal City to tackle sidewalk accessibility issues with robots
KSAT previews Universal City's grant-funded Daxbot survey of nearly 12 miles of priority sidewalk corridors.
Pathway Assessments8/10/26The little robot that could … fix America's sidewalks?
Straight Arrow News spends an afternoon with Flynn in Tyler, TX, exploring how a former delivery bot became a sidewalk surveyor.
Pathway Assessments7/23/26Robots roll up to Hilton Head Island
Six Daxbots take on 72 miles of Hilton Head Island pathways, with the town's ADA coordinator explaining why robots beat summer fieldwork.
Pathway Assessments7/16/26As Robots Roll Through Hoboken To Check Sidewalk Safety, Patch Interviews 'Dax'
Patch's playful feature follows a Daxbot through Hoboken, asking it for comment as it works the sidewalks.
Pathway Assessments7/14/26Robots Are Now Patrolling Hoboken Streets
NBC New York's short segment introduces Hoboken's robotic 'sidewalk inspectors' now patrolling city streets.
Pathway Assessments7/13/26Robots are hitting the streets of Hoboken, N.J., to improve accessibility for pedestrians
CBS New York covers Hoboken's new Daxbot rollout, with Mayor Jabbour and residents weighing in on cracked sidewalks.
Pathway Assessments7/10/26City launches robot-assisted sidewalk assessment to advance Vision Zero and ADA accessibility planning
Hoboken kicks off a month-long Daxbot sidewalk survey backed by a federal grant, tying results to its Vision Zero plan.
Pathway Assessments7/6/26Bangor contracts sidewalk-scanning robots to map ADA compliance
A half-dozen robots roll through Bangor for WABI, mapping sidewalks in weeks instead of the years manual surveys take.
Pathway Assessments7/2/26Rolling robots will be collecting sidewalk data in Bangor
Bangor taps Daxbot's robotic fleet to survey sidewalks and curb ramps citywide, feeding data into its ADA transition plan.
Pathway Assessments6/23/26Angie Stone: Hilton Head ADA Assessment Using Daxbot Robots
Hilton Head Island calls in Daxbot robots for a sidewalk survey; ADA Coordinator Angie Stone explains why on WHHI-TV.
Pathway Assessments6/19/26Sidewalk Mapping Robots Are Celebrities In Tyler
Tyler's sidewalk robots go viral for selfies, in this look at their unlikely social media fame.
Pathway Assessments6/10/26Robots meant to assess Tyler sidewalk accessibility enter full operation
KLTV catches Tyler's Daxbot fleet in full swing, mapping 90 miles of sidewalk with help from ADA Coordinator Michael Howell.
Pathway Assessments5/27/26A 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.
Pathway Assessments5/27/26Look who's rolling into town!
City of Hollister announces deployment of Dax Rook robots to assess sidewalk accessibility, funded through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.
Pathway Assessments5/5/26Robots deployed in Midland to map sidewalk accessibility
CBS affiliate First Alert 7 reports on Daxbot ADA assessment robots deployed in Midland, TX by the Permian Basin MPO and Kimley-Horn to map 45 miles of priority sidewalk corridors.
Pathway Assessments3/30/26Robots survey Perrysburg sidewalks to map hazards
13abc covers Daxbot robots mapping sidewalk hazards in Perrysburg, including cracks, uplift, slopes and travel-width barriers.
Pathway Assessments3/27/26Texas city brings in robot to ensure its sidewalks are accessible
Spectrum News 1 covers Burleson's Daxbot deployment, highlighting city goals, sidewalk data collection and time savings over manual crews.
Pathway Assessments3/25/26Perrysburg calling in robots to make sure sidewalks are safe
WTOL 11 reports on Perrysburg's Daxbot rollout to inspect 173 miles of sidewalks and flag cracks, uneven areas and accessibility issues.
Pathway Assessments3/25/26Whittier enlists robots to help city workers map sidewalk conditions
CBS Los Angeles covers Daxbot robots mapping Whittier sidewalks, with local reaction and details on the city's ongoing assessment work.
Pathway Assessments3/24/26Perrysburg Uses Robots to Make Sidewalks Safer and More Accessible
City of Perrysburg announces a Daxbot sidewalk accessibility assessment covering 173 miles to support safer, more accessible routes.
Pathway Assessments3/24/26'Daxbot' robots helping Whittier gather sidewalk data, improve accessibility
FOX 11 Los Angeles reports on Daxbot robots in Whittier gathering sidewalk data to improve accessibility and prioritize repairs.
Pathway Assessments3/9/26“Daxbot” robots support sidewalk safety for ADA compliance in Burleson
Daxbot VP of Sales, Andy Craig, local residents, and KTVT | CBS News Texas discuss the work and local reception of Dax robots in Burleson.
Pathway Assessments2/26/26Sidewalk-mapping robots roll through Burleson as city builds ADA plan
NBC 5 DFW reports on Daxbot robots mapping more than 200 miles of Burleson sidewalks for the city's ADA transition plan.
Security Patrol2/20/26City tests security robots in Salem parking garage
Salem Reporter covers Daxbot security robots at Pringle Parkade, including patrol hours, pricing, deterrence goals and live monitoring.
Security Patrol1/30/26Security Robot to Launch at Pringle Parkade
Announcement from City of Salem introducing their Pringle Parkade pilot with Dax security patrol robots.
City of Burleson Launches Sidewalk Accessibility Assessment with Daxbot Robots
Daxbot announces Burleson's 200 miles citywide ADA sidewalk accessibility assessment with Kimley-Horn and Dax robots.
Security Patrol11/21/25Meet the security robot created by Daxbot Robotics in Philomath
FOX 12 introduces Daxbot's Oregon-built security robot, showing how it patrols properties in Salem and what people can expect when they encounter it.
Security Patrol11/19/25New security robot will patrol Pringle Parkade in Salem
Statesman Journal reports on a Daxbot security robot patrolling Salem's Pringle Parkade and Salem Center to deter crime and support security team.
Security Patrol11/12/25Salem Center Deploys Oregon-Made Dax Robots to Enhance Guest Safety
Daxbot's official Salem Center press release announcing deployment of Oregon-made Daxbot security robots to enhance guest safety and expand coverage efficiently.
Pathway Assessments10/30/25Cities Across the U.S. Are Putting Robots to Work
Wall Street Journal feature on how cities are deploying robots—from sidewalk surveys in Irvine to mowing and cleaning—spotlighting costs, safety and labor impacts.
Pathway Assessments9/18/25Cal Poly to Improve Campus Accessibility with the Help of Robots
Cal Poly news release announcing that they will be using Daxbot robots, in collaboration with Bureau Veritas, to map campus walkways, identify barriers and improve accessibility for students and visitors.
Pathway Assessments9/15/25Robots Are Measuring ADA Compliance in Irvine, Calif.
GovTech details how Irvine and Bureau Veritas use Daxbot robots to measure ADA sidewalk and curb-ramp compliance more quickly and precisely than manual crews.
Security Patrol9/11/25AI-powered security robots patrolling Austin neighborhoods
KVUE explains how CTX Patrol uses Daxbot AI security robots to patrol properties in Austin, increase visibility and respond faster in problem areas.
Pathway Assessments9/4/25Robots roaming around Irvine to check sidewalks and curb ramps
NBC LA shows Daxbot robots roaming Irvine sidewalks and curb ramps to identify ADA issues and explains how the city will use the findings to guide repairs.
Pathway Assessments8/26/25Daxbot Robots Help Map Sidewalk Accessibility in Irvine
Daxbot's press release announcing that Dax ADA robots will be collecting sidewalk data for Irvine's citywide ADA Title II self-evaluation with Bureau Veritas.
Pathway Assessments8/11/25Robots Help Map Accessibility in Irvine
City of Irvine explains its Daxbot deployment for sidewalk and curb ramp assessment as part of the city's ADA Title II self-evaluation.
Pathway Assessments12/9/24Robots Designed to Improve Campus Accessibility Arrive on Campus Sunday
UTEP introduces Dax robots that will work with Altura Solutions to survey campus sidewalks for hazards and defects to support ADA-compliant route planning and repairs.
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About Daxbot: Press Boilerplate
Founded in 2015 and based in Philomath, Oregon, Daxbot builds people-centered robots and puts them in the service of humanity. Powered by DaxOS™, assessment robots capture high-grade pathway data to help cities prioritize accessibility and improve walkability, while patrol robots work for private companies. Each robot is assembled in Oregon under multiple U.S. patents and deployed nationwide through engineering, compliance, and security partners.
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