Topic: Startups

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Rivian creates Mind Robotics as a spinoff company to focus on advancing industrial AI

November 18, 2025 · Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian announced it has spun off Mind Robotics, a company focusing on advancing industrial AI, and raised $115 million in seed funding.

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Sensetics raises $1.75M for development of haptics hardware, software platform

November 13, 2025 · Sensetics, a haptics and touch data startup, raised $1.75M in pre-seed funding to further develop its digital capture and transmission of a realistic platform.

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Italian startup Cyberwave raises €7M to make the physical world programmable

October 12, 2025 · Cyberwave, led by YC and Google alums, secured €7 million in funding to develop its automation platform that abstracts robots, sensors and machines into programmable digital twins.

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Mitsubishi Electric, Perkins School for the Blind co-host DisabilityTech Pitch Challenge

October 8, 2025 · At the Perkins School for the Blind outside Boston, Mitsubishi Electric co-hosted a DisabilityTech Pitch Challenge event to showcase assistive and adaptive technologies.

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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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RoboBoston 2025 attracts over 7,500 attendees at yearly MassRobotics gathering in Boston

October 2, 2025 · RoboBoston 2025, hosted by MassRobotics, brought together over 7,500 attendees at the annual Boston event, with 75+ robots attracting crowds.

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MassRobotics announces Physical AI Fellowship powered by AWS Startups, NVIDIA Inception

September 24, 2025 · MassRobotics announced the Physical AI Fellowship virtual program, powered by AWS Startups and NVIDIA Inception, to help startups build, refine and scale physical AI offerings.

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MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship celebrates five years of robotics STEM accomplishments

September 21, 2025 · MassRobotics celebrated five years of its Jumpstart Fellowship program, and announced that applications are open for Cohort 6.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network announces Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2025

September 9, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network announced details about Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2025, taking place on November 5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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The Robotics Factory adds 5 startups to Accelerate Program’s 2025 cohort

August 30, 2025 · The Robotics Factory added five startups, Beyond Reach Labs, OctaPulse, roboLoop, Silly Surfacing and Space Precision Systems, to its Accelerate Program’s 2025 cohort.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network launches Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation

July 2, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network launched the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation to grow technical talent and leadership capacity across Pittsburgh’s robotics, AI and deep tech sectors.

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PHOTOS: Robotics Invest 2025 panelists discuss physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies

June 19, 2025 · Cybernetix Ventures hosted its third annual Robotics Invest summit, featuring panel discussions, presentations, and roundtables about physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies.

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Over 45,000 attendees, 900 exhibitors at Automate 2025

June 5, 2025 · Amid rising demand for robotics and automation, A3 reported a record-breaking 45,000 attendees and 900 exhibitors at Automate 2025. The 2026 and 2027 show details were also announced.

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Robotics Tech Week 2025 launching in Boston

June 4, 2025 · For the first Robotics Tech Week in Boston, Cybernetix Ventures has coordinated local forums and tours in conjunction with its annual Robotics Invest summit. Here’s a list of all events.

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Auve Tech launches MiCa 2.0 autonomous vehicle AI software

June 3, 2025 · Auve Tech’s MiCa 2.0 and Auve Stack 2.0 software use edge AI to process sensor data, enabling decision making for safe, efficient navigation through continuous deep learning.

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NextGen Supply Chain Conference submission deadline extended to June 6

June 2, 2025 · Speaker abstract and award applications were extended to June 6 for the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, which will be held Oct. 22-24 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million for AI-powered robots

April 19, 2025 · Cosmic Robotics raised $4 million for AI-powered mobile manipulation robots designed to help reduce labor shortages and accelerate solar utility infrastructure construction.

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Remedy Scientific to automate soil decontamination

April 16, 2025 · Environmental remediation automation startup Remedy Scientific is introducing technology to automate soil decontamination, cleaning up land for redevelopment.

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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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10 humanoid robot companies preparing for commercial deployment

February 13, 2025 · With AI advances improving simulation and deep learning, humanoid robot companies are preparing to deploy robots commercially for paying customers. Some have already begun.

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