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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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VIDEO: Robotics, AI startup Humanoid offers first look at general-purpose HMND 01

February 12, 2025 · UK-based robotics and AI startup Humanoid released a first-look video of its general-purpose humanoid robot, HMND 01, highlighting the design and motion control features.

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Manifest 2025: AutoScheduler.AI exhibits warehouse orchestration platform

February 10, 2025 · At Manifest 2025 in Las Vegas, AutoScheduler.AI exhibited its warehouse orchestration, demonstrating its ability to make the warehouse more efficient and agile.

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Contoro Robotics named finalist for 2025 SXSW Pitch competition

January 21, 2025 · Contoro Robotics was named a finalist at the 2025 SXSW Pitch competition in the Robotics, Web3, Voice & Extended Reality category for its AI-powered truck unloading robot.

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CynLr, Indian deep tech robotics startup, raises $10M Series A funding

January 2, 2025 · CynLr, an India-based robotics startup, secured a $10M Series A, which will be used to expand its team and supply chain network capabilities along with hardware, software enhancements.

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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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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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Larisa Summers hired as Gather AI head of marketing

September 3, 2024 · Drone software provider Gather AI recently hired Larisa Summers as its new head of marketing, who brings experience from venture-funded startups turned Fortune 500 companies.

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Chef Robotics exits stealth mode, launches food prep robot arm

July 14, 2024 · Chef Robotics recently exited stealth mode to announce the launch of its food manipulation robot arms for high-mix meal manufacturing environments.

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Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory welcomes 5 companies to Accelerate program

July 13, 2024 · The Robotics Factory welcomed five new companies to the second cohort of its Accelerate program, focusing on health tech, aviation and plastic recycling.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Cybernetix Ventures announce strategic partnership

June 2, 2024 · Cybernetix Ventures recently partnered with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network to bring more of the cluster’s investable robotics opportunities to global markets.

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Robotics Factory opens applications for Scale residency program

March 27, 2024 · Applications are now open for The Robotics Factory’s Scale Residency Program. Innovation Works will hold a virtual information session Friday, March 29, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

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MassRobotics announces inaugural accelerator program cohort

February 12, 2024 · Ten startups will each receive a $100,000 grant for business development as part of the accelerator. A $5 million MassTech development initiative will supply the funds.

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Robotics Factory opens applications for second Accelerate Program cohort

January 24, 2024 · Innovation Works and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network will select several robotics startups for the program, providing up to $100,000 and office space for each company.

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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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Formant to Use Latest Funding to Hire Experts for Secure Cloud Robotics Platform

October 11, 2023 · Formant, which received funding from BMW i Ventures, Intel Capital, and GS Futures, said its cloud platform delivers the data backbone to power large robot fleets.

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Vayu Robotics Emerges From Stealth, Promises Low Cost Sensing, Mobility

October 4, 2023 · Vayu Robotics is applying experience in AI and mobile robots to develop a "foundation model for mobility" and low-cost sensing technology.

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Manifest Vegas 2024 Plenary Stage to Feature Supply Chain Award Winners, Executives

September 21, 2023 · Manifest Vegas 2024 plenary speakers discussing innovation will include executives from award-winning companies such as DHL Supply chain.

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ff Venture Capital to Be First In-Residence Investor With GENIUS NY Accelerator

September 14, 2023 · ff Venture Capital is opening an office in Syracuse, N.Y., and will support competitions and events with GENIUS NY for drone and robotics startups in the region.

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Ascento Raises $4.3M, Rolls Out Latest Autonomous Robot for Security

September 13, 2023 · Ascento said its new Ascento Guard robots can operate in diverse outdoor terrains, move at walking speed, and autonomously charge for 24/7 operations.

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