NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Profile

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, California 91109

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) field center in La Cañada Flintridge, Calif. It is administered by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

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Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference unveils speaking lineup

October 19, 2025 · NASA, Diligent Robotics to headline October 24 event in Nebraska

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Caltech Aims All Terrain M4 Morphobot at NASA Mars Mission

August 31, 2023 · University unveils robot NVIDIA Jetson-powered robot for search-and-rescue, delivery, and extraterrestrial missions.

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PickNik Robotics and Motiv Space Systems Partner to Develop Advanced Robot Arm Capabilities

April 13, 2023 · PickNik is integrating its motion software with Motiv's robot arms to improve capabilities for space exploration.

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Machina Labs Exits Stealth With Series A Funding for Software-Defined Manufacturing

November 19, 2021 · Startup plans to grow its team, expand R&D and manufacturing capacity using robotics and AI.

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Caltech’s LEONARDO Bipedal Robot Combines Walking With Flying for More Agile Locomotion

October 11, 2021 · The robot uses both multi-joint legs and propellers to move in a nimble way and could be useful in utility and agricultural work, said the researchers.

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NASA Perseverance Rover Cores First Rock on Mars

September 3, 2021 · NASA's robotic Sampling and Caching System makes second attempt to collect samples for eventual return to Earth.

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Robotics and AI Pioneer Ayanna Howard Named 2021-2022 ACM Athena Lecturer

May 12, 2021 · Ohio State dean of engineering recognized for AI research, academic mentorship, and work on serving under-represented communities and children with special needs.

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Ingenuity Helicopter Marks Fourth Mars Flight as NASA Prepares for New Demonstration Phase

May 2, 2021 · As the aerial drone continues setting records with its flights, its JPL team looks to take advantage of the Perseverance Mars Rover's schedule.