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Robotics in Massachusetts - Ashley Stolba, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development interim secretary described recent development in the state’s robotics development landscape, including the passing of a $4 billion economic development bill, of which $25 million is earmarked for robotics. 

Photo by Donald Halsing | Peerless Media

Robotics in Massachusetts

Robotics in Massachusetts - Ashley Stolba, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development interim secretary described recent development in the state’s robotics development landscape, including the passing of a $4 billion economic development bill, of which $25 million is earmarked for robotics.

Photo by Donald Halsing | Peerless Media

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