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Agility Robotics and Manhattan Associates partner to bring AI-powered humanoid robots into warehouses

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…in San Antonio TX. Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, with offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Palo Alto, California, Agility Robotics’ mission is to build robot partners that augment the human workforce.


Gather AI receives $17M Series A-1 funding to expand AI-powered inventory monitoring

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Gather AI, a Pittsburgh-based maker of computer vision and AI-powered warehouse inventory monitoring offerings, recently announced a $17M Series A-1 led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from Tribeca Venture Partners, Dundee Venture Capital, Expa and Bling Capital. The new funding provides a total of $34M raised to date and will be invested in scaling operations as Gather AI looks…


Robotics Factory opens applications for Scale residency program

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…scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has opened applications for its Scale residency program. The program supports companies at various stages to foster a culture of growth and collaboration. The Robotics Factory recently accepted a pilot cohort of five innovative startups. Participants gain hands-on support, access to tools, grant funding, prototyping, educational resources, and space in the Tech Forge…


ARM Institute, DoD sign $35.5M continuation agreement

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…government, and academia. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, ARM Institute was created in 2017 when Carnegie Mellon University won an award from the Department of Defense to create a robotics-focused Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The ARM Institute now operates as a separate non-profit organization, but collaborates with the university closely, including in the Institute’s shared Mill 19 facility. The ARM Institute has…


Robotics Factory opens applications for second Accelerate Program cohort

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Innovation Works and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network recently opened applications for the second cohort of their Robotics Factory Accelerate Program. Through the program, selected companies receive funding of up to $100,000 and participate in a six-month program that helps robotics startups launch their businesses. Applications to the Accelerate Program’s second cohort are open through Feb. 29, 2024. According to the…


Cobots Democratize Automation

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…Now Available, A3 Announces at Pittsburgh Conference Suhner Promises Precise Finishing with EFC-02 Active Compliance System Jet Automation Partners with Omron to Develop Cobot Palletizing System Solo Brands Works with Locus Robotics to Optimize Order Fulfillment Efficiency RiACT and Phoenix Mecano Jointly Offer XtendR to Give Cobots Greater Reach HWL Solves Handling Challenge, Relieves Employee Strain with MIRAI Powered Robot…


Pittsburgh Robotics Network Names Jennifer Apicella as Executive Director

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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announced the appointment of Jennifer Apicella as its executive director, effective immediately. Apicella has been serving as its interim executive director since May 2023 and previously held the position of vice president of partnerships and programs since February 2021. “Her dedication and proven leadership have been instrumental in advancing the mission of the PRN, which…


Sarcos Names Laura Peterson as President and CEO, Ben Wolff Rejoins Executive Team

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…staff and moved manufacturing from Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City. Since then, it has partnered with Blattner Co. on robots for solar construction, won a $13.8 million U.S. Air Force contract, and delivered a Guardian Sea Class system to Atlantas Marine Ltd. Sarcos makes Peterson permanent CEO Peterson has served as Sarcos interim president and CEO since May 2023 and…


Gecko Robotics Launches Cantilever Asset Management Product

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…accurate results with insufficient data.” Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics said its robots can climb pipelines, boilers, tanks, ship hulls, and more in search of damage. They capture high-fidelity data for the company's software, which it said enables human experts to contextualize that data and translate it into action. Cantilever analysis to optimize outcomes Cantilever brings data layers together in ways that…


Agility Robotics Expands Amazon Relationship With Digit Testing

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…company, which has offices in Pittsburgh and Palo Alto, Calif., said it designed its humanoid robot to safely do useful work for “multi-purpose utility.” Agility has initially targeted applications including bulk material handling in warehouses and distribution centers. “Digit can move, grasp, and handle items in spaces and corners of a warehouse in novel ways,” said the company. “Its size…


Carnegie Mellon University Awards Build Back Better Recipients in Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing

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…has implemented to support the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem. Last month, the free Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day event opened its doors to the public, affording attendees an inside look at the over 140 robotics organizations that make up the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). CMU lists recipients CMU confirmed the finalized list of recipients for the Block Center’s Southwest Pennsylvania Build Back…


ARM Institute Endorses Seven More Training Programs for Robotics in Manufacturing

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…subject-matter experts have vetted. The Pittsburgh-based institute developed its endorsement program with its national member consortium, giving equal voice to the need of manufacturers, education providers, and government stakeholders. The ARM Institute said the criteria it used to evaluate programs align with its robotics career pathways and competencies. It said it evaluated both organizations and their programs based upon the…


Industrial Mobile Robot Safety Standard Now Available, A3 Announces at Pittsburgh Conference

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…holding through Oct. 11 in Pittsburgh. A3 said it first established common safety requirements to guide IMR manufacturers with R15.08 Part 1 (ANSI/RIA R15.08-1-2020) published in late 2020. R15.08-2 now follows with requirements for systems integrators. R15.08 Part 2 builds on prior document “Until now, mobile robot integrators had only general safety requirements for industrial machinery,” noted A3. “R15.08-2 provides…


Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Air Vehicles Secure U.S. Army Contract for Heavy Lift VTOL Capability

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…the companies in a release. Pittsburgh-based Near Earth said the new drone will be designed to meet the needs of the Army in both lift capacity and endurance while ensuring mission success, even in contested environments. The company clarified that the UAS will be able to perform different missions, and a common attachment system will streamline the switching of configurations.…


IAM Robotics Rebrands as Onward Robotics to Reflect Business Evolution, Market Focus

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…visual identity, and website. The Pittsburgh-based company said it has evolved from a developer of mobile manipulation systems to a provider of software and hardware for person-to-goods automation. “This transition has been an exciting and transformational process for us,” said CEO Lance VandenBrook in a press release. “Onward Robotics better reflects the organization’s strong forward trajectory, our bold and purposeful…


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