Topic: Innovation

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Apptronik closes $350M funding from Google, others to scale AI-powered humanoid production

February 13, 2025 · Humanoid robot company Apptronik announced it has secured a $350 million Series A funding round led by Google and others for further growth and scale its AI-powered humanoids.

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MassRobotics announces second cohort of Accelerator program

February 12, 2025 · MassRobotics announced its second cohort of its Accelerator program, naming 10 startups that will receive a $100,000 grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

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ABB Robotics announces T-Robotics, Mbodi as 2024 AI Startup Challenge winners

December 23, 2024 · ABB Robotics announced that T-Robotics and Mbodi won its 2024 AI Startup Challenge. The winners will collaborate on conversation AI, adaptive learning robotics offerings with ABB.

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MassRobotics, Chewy launch CHAMP Challenge to drive innovation in robotics for warehouse automation

November 21, 2024 · MassRobotics and Chewy announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, inviting developers to tackle pressing picking issues in warehouse automation.

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Boston University celebrates grand opening of Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center

March 26, 2024 · Boston University celebrated the opening of its new Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center on campus in March 2024.

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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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UPS Uses Robots and AI to Strengthen Network Capabilities, Enhance the Employee Experience

September 28, 2023 · UPS is working with robotics suppliers including Fortna, Geek+, Locus Robotics, Pickle Robot, and more to improve working conditions and increase productivity.

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MassRobotics to Host Sixth Annual RoboBoston and Robot Block Party

September 12, 2023 · MassRobotics and partners including Boston Seaport by WS Development will offer educational opportunities and show the public robotics and related technologies on Sept. 28 and 30.

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Seoul Metropolitan Government to Invest $160M in Assistive Systems, Robot Cluster

July 31, 2023 · The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to support startups, promote healthcare and service robotics to the public, and build a robotics cluster.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network Names Jenny Sharpe as Senior Program Manager of Workforce Development

July 26, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network plans to build more bridges between workforce development organizations, technology entrepreneurs, and the community with Sharpe's leadership.

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Raymond University Research Program Now Accepting Proposals to Advance Material Handling Technology

July 14, 2023 · The Raymond Corp. is now accepting applications for technology research grants twice a year to support the future of the materials handling industry.

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RIOS CEO Provides Perspective on Robotics Investments, Tech Trends

May 16, 2023 · Bernard Casse, the founder and CEO of RIOS Intelligent Machines, explores the transformative potential of robotics in the contemporary business landscape, even with economic constraints.

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AMP Robotics Raises Additional Series C Funding From Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund

May 14, 2023 · AMP Robotics, which provides sortation systems around the world to change the economics of recycling, has raised a total of over $99 million in Series C funding.

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maxon Partners With MassRobotics to Support Advances in Drive Technology for Robotics

April 25, 2023 · maxon, which provides motors for robots in demanding applications, has teamed up with the MassRobotics collaborative to encourage innovation in motion control technologies.

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Dutch Robotics Industry Is Growing but Faces ‘Market Adoption Gap,’ Says HowToRobot

April 21, 2023 · The Dutch robotics industry is growing, but HowToRobots found that developers need more funding to assist the manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture sectors.

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Qviro Announces 2023 Best Industrial Robotics and Vision Award Winners

April 17, 2023 · Qviro said its Spring Awards 2023 recognizes the providers of the best industrial robots, cobots, vision systems, and end-of-arm tooling for how they satisfy user demand and requirements.

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MHI announces winners of 2023 MHI Innovation and StartUp awards

March 23, 2023 · Last night, during Industry Night at ProMat 2023, MHI announced the winners of the 2023 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.

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Surgical Robotics Innovation Worldwide to Accelerate With New Investments

March 4, 2023 · Surgical robotics innovations, from new business models to vendor-neutral approaches to implants, are expanding the types of procedures and patients that can benefit.

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Netherlands Robotics Sector Growing, Especially in Agriculture, Says HowToRobot Report

February 28, 2023 · The Netherlands is home to a healthy robotics industry, with a growing number of suppliers and a focus on innovations, especially for farming, according to HowToRobot.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network to Support Aviation and Robotics Summit, the First Robotics Factory Event

February 23, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is working with partners to host the event, which will bring together aviation experts and robotics developers to solve industry challenges.

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