Topic: Carnegie Mellon University

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32 startups selected for AI & Robotics Venture Day at Carnegie Mellon University

October 3, 2025 · Carnegie Mellon University and Innovation Works co-hosted the AI & Robotics Venture Day in Pittsburgh, allowing 32 AI and robotics startups to make investor-ready pitches.

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MassRobotics collaborates with Tata Consultancy Services

February 24, 2025 · TCS will help startups bridge the gap between R&D and commercialization across markets including retail, transportation, and hospitality, sharing AI, ML, and automation knowledge.

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RoboForce announces $10M early-stage funding for AI-enabled MMRs

January 12, 2025 · RoboForce has secured $10M in early-stage funding for its AI-enabled MMRs that can help address labor shortages for solar, manufacturing, mining, and aerospace end users.

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Innovation Works, Carnegie Mellon University to host AI & Robotics Venture Fair

September 22, 2024 · Innovation Works and Carnegie Mellon will host the 7th annual AI & Robotics Venture Fair, taking place on Sept. 26 in Pittsburgh at the University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.

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ARM Institute to fund $2.9 million for six new projects

August 12, 2024 · ARM selected six U.S. manufacturing development projects from its 24-01 Project Call to receive $2.9 million in funding, including AI, cobot, and machine learning technology.

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PIT’s xBridge innovation center helps Ottonomy evaluate use cases

June 20, 2024 · At Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge innovation center, companies test their products in real-world environments, including Ottonomy’s autonomous delivery robots.

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ARM Institute issues Future of Work study

June 7, 2024 · Humans and robots will need to work together in order to build a resilient and sustainable U.S. manufacturing workforce, said the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network Names Jennifer Apicella as Executive Director

October 30, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network has made its former interim director permanent, moved into the Robotics Factory, and prepared for its next Discovery Day.

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

October 10, 2023 · The Carnegie Mellon Build Back Better award recipients plan to use the subgrants to advance the robotics and manufacturing industries in Southern Pennsylvania.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network to Display Emerging Technologies at Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day

September 15, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network said this year's Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day will feature three zones for people to learn about new technologies.

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Humanoid Robot Holy Grail: Decoding the Language of Human Touch

September 3, 2023 · The sense of touch is something humans take for granted, but recent advances promise to make robots safer and more useful, in contrast to the hype and fears around humanoid robots.

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CMU Robotics Researchers Aim To Grasp the Ungraspable

February 25, 2023 · Carnegie Mellon University researches explore how artificial intelligence can be used to grasp items.

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A Look at 5 U.S. Universities That Have a Strong Focus on Robotics

February 11, 2023 · From Carnegie Mellon University and MIT to Georgia Tech and Stanford, here are a few universities in the U.S. that stand above the rest when it comes to robotics education.

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Robotics Factory Calls for Startups to Apply for Pittsburgh Accelerator

January 18, 2023 · Robotics Factory, which includes programs for creating, accelerating, and scaling startups in southwestern Pennsylvania, will be accepting applications for funding.

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CMU Partners With UC Berkeley for R &D Into Low-Cost Legged Robot

November 26, 2022 · Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new legged robot that can walk upstairs and though terrain using a new training method.

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Will the Tesla Optimus Chart a New Path for Humanoid Robots? Experts Weigh In

September 30, 2022 · Elon Musk plans to demonstrate a prototype of Tesla's humanoid robot at the company's AI Day, and experts are both excited and skeptical about what he will show.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network to Show Regional Strengths at Discovery Day 2022

September 21, 2022 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network will connect the general public with robotics researchers, educational institutions, and employers at its first Discovery Day.

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Southwestern Pennsylvania Gets $62.7M Grant to Build Robotics and Autonomy Cluster

September 2, 2022 · The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative is among the recipients of federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grants for technology and workforce development.

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RE2 Robotics Continues to Grow After Sarcos Acquisition

June 3, 2022 · RE2 might now be a part of Sarcos, but its founder said the company still has its culture of innovation. We got to take a look inside its Pittsburgh office.

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ARM Institute Awarded American Rescue Act Grants to Help U.S. Manufacturing Be More Resilient

April 1, 2022 · The ARM Institute is participating in two projects receiving a total of $16 million to help manufacturers integrate robots into their processes and diversify supply chains.

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