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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation & Logistics and Mecalux said they have developed an artificial intelligence-based simulator capable of optimizing inventory distribution across different warehouses within the same logistics network. MIT CTL and Mecalux said that the platform, called Genetic Evaluation & Simulation for Inventory Strategy (GENESIS), uses advanced machine learning models to analyze thousands of…
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…venture capital arm), Tishman Speyer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgian, Incharge Capital, C4 Ventures and others. This round brings Bedrock’s total funding to over $350 million. Bedrock Robotics looks to expand autonomous construction capabilities Bedrock said that the funding will accelerate its mission to transform how general contractors build, from deploying individual autonomous machines to orchestrating fully connected fleets that…
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…and Boston Dynamics’ headquarters in Massachusetts, Atlas demonstrated its ability to run, crawl, skip and dance, along with its manufacturing prowess. And as the humanoid industry continues to grow, Boston Dynamics continues to develop its platforms to meet human demands. “The really repetitive, really backbreaking labor is really, is going to end up being done by robots,” said Robert Playter,…
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…make the gala possible include: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Harmonic Drive and Orrick. Table sponsors include: Analog Devices, Boston University, Brown University, Locus Robotics, MIT CSAIL, MIT Media Lab’s Personal Robotics Group, UMass Amherst and UMass Lowell. Attendees of the event included: MassRobotics executive director and RAC 26 speaker Tom Ryden Former CEO & president, Mass Technology Leadership Council, Tom Hopcroft…
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Massachusetts-based MRI-compatible surgical robotic systems company AiM Medical Robotics (AiM) announced the successful closing of its $8.1 million Series A financing round. The round was led by IQ Capital and 1540 Ventures, with further participation from new and returning strategic investors. Neurosurgery procedures in an MRI with robotics AiM said its technology enables surgeons to perform precise neurosurgical procedures directly…
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…100 high school girls across Massachusetts since its founding in 2021, with 88% of graduates pursuing STEM fields and many already contributing to the state's innovation economy through internships and university research. MassRobotics shared results from the first five years of the program in its recently published Jumpstart Fellowship 5-year report. Additionally, MassRobotics announced that applications are now open for…
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…CHAMP Challenge Black-I Robotics, a Massachusetts-based MassRobotics resident with a foundation in defense-grade mobile manipulation, earned the $30,000 grand prize for delivering a sophisticated, full-stack autonomous picking system. MassRobotics said their system featured a robust mobile base paired with a 6-DOF industrial arm, leveraging custom multi-modal end effectors engineered to handle large, deformable and heavy SKUs. The Black-I Robotics team…
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…BPL-090-30 servo drive Alva and Massachusetts-based Copley Controls are demonstrating SlimTorq integrated with Copley’s compact, efficient, and high-performance Accelnet BPL-090-30 servo drive to deliver smooth, precise motion in a ready-to-integrate package. Alva said this collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both companies to advance performance, reliability, and flexibility in demanding automation and robotics applications. “Partnering with Copley Controls allows us…
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…AI Panel Hosted by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Wednesday, June 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. VESTER Southie, 105 W First St, Boston, MA (South Boston) Directly adjacent Artists for Humanity Nearest MBTA station: Broadway on the Red Line subway Frontier Tech Happy Hour Hosted by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Goodwin Procter Wednesday, June 11 from 4:30 to 6:30…
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Massachusetts-based Newcastle Systems, a developer of workplace mobility offerings, will highlight its Apex Series Powered Workstations at ProMat 2025 in Chicago. The conference will take place at McCormick Place from March 17-20. Newcastle Systems said it’s redefining efficiency and safety with its height-adjustable, ergonomic mobile-powered carts and the Workstations will be a key feature of its booth. The company will…
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…MassRobotics Accelerator, powered by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Innovation Institute. Over the course of two years, $2,000,000 has been awarded to 20 robotics startups through this accelerator program. This program is unique in its equity-free approach. Each startup participating in the program will be awarded a $100,000 non-dilutive grant from MassTech. 10 companies awarded grants Following a successful inaugural…
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and intralogistics group Mecalux announced a five-year collaborative project to expedite the integration of self-learning artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics. Through MIT’s Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab, the two institutions will explore new applications of AI models with significant potential for businesses and society. Autonomous warehouse robots and self-learning…
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…sponsored by organizations including the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Pittsburgh Robotics Network. Robotics Invest took place over two days in Boston and focused on topics like the economic marketplace for robotics companies, along with discussions centered on artificial intelligence, humanoids, sustainability and scalability. Business leaders share knowledge, develop connections As part of the opening sessions of the summit, Fady Saad, general…
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…the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) and Boston University, with support of MassRobotics, and industry partners AETLabs, Ava Robotics, Boston Scientific, GreenSight, Intel and Ubiros. At the inaugural celebration, Boston University Provost Ad Interim Kenneth Lutchen led opening remarks and introduced Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao who initiated the ribbon cutting. Speakers also…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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