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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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Stack AV Launches Self Driving Truck Business With Argo AI Veterans, SoftBank Support

September 8, 2023 · Stack AV is a new Pittsburgh-based autonomous trucking developer that plans to apply its founders' expertise in AI and self-driving vehicles to modernize freight transport.

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RC Mowers Joins 2023 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies

August 17, 2023 · RC Mowers, which designs and manufactures remotely operated and autonomous robotic mowers, earned the No. 1,417 spot along household names in business.

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Olis Robotics Raises Funding to Enable Remote Robot Troubleshooting

August 11, 2023 · Olis Robotics said its Olis Connect addresses growing demand for remote control of industrial robots to enable faster and easier recovery for manufacturing processes.

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SAEKI Robotics Emerges From Stealth With Financing for Microfactories as a Service

August 11, 2023 · SAEKI said that by combining 3D printing and industrial robots in 'microfactories,' it can reduce cost, time, and waste in the production of large, complex structures.

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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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Saildrone Charts Course for Nautical Data Collection With NVIDIA

July 19, 2023 · Saildrone provides three uncrewed surface vehicles, or USVs, to study the oceans, weather, and marine life, and it uses NVIDIA technologies to optimize data analysis.

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Pittsburgh’s Robotics Factory to Be Located at Tech Forge in Lawerenceville

July 17, 2023 · The Robotics Factory, a startup incubator in Pittsburgh, has announced that it will be located among robotics organizations in all stages of growth working across various industries.

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AMD and MassRobotics Announce Five Winners of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge

July 12, 2023 · AMD and MassRobotics announced the five startups that won the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge, as well as three runners up. They all demonstrated new robot applications.

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Robotics in Construction Event Examines Challenges, Investment, and the Future of the Industry

June 22, 2023 · Robotics in Construction featured panels discussing what the industry and investors are looking for, as well as startup pitches for a variety of applications.

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Kiva Systems Founders Share Company’s Story at Robotics Invest Event in Boston

June 9, 2023 · Kiva Systems is considered among the biggest success stories in warehouse robotics. The founders detailed the company's origins and what led to its rise.

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Robotics Startups Should Stay Focused on Achievable Success, Says Innovation Endeavors Partner

June 7, 2023 · Innovation Endeavors partner Harpi Singh has years of experience as an entrepreneur that he brings to investing in technology startups such as autonomous truck firm Gatik.

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Robotics Startups Need Stronger Narratives, Says Brandstyle Communications

June 6, 2023 · Brandstyle Communications works with robotics companies, particularly early-stage ones serving supply chain and manufacturing, to understand and grow their industry presence.

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As PRN’s Interim Leader, Jenn Apicella Aims to Stay the Course and Expand the Nonprofit’s Presence

May 15, 2023 · Jenn Apicella sees her new role at the Pittsburgh Robotics Network as a continuation of the work she has done for the nonprofit for the past few years as vice president and program director.

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Viam Offers Flexible Software Platform for Robotics

May 9, 2023 · Viam said its new platform makes it easier for robotics developers to prototype, move into production, manage data and machine learning, and scale fleets, bringing products to market faster.

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Investors Outline Capital Considerations for Robotics Startups at Cascadia Connect

May 5, 2023 · At Cascadia Capital's second annual event in Pittsburgh, venture capital experts discussed what robotics and AI companies should do to demonstrate vision, value, and resilience.

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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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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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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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Monarch Tractor Launches Production of Founder Series MK-V Electric, Driver-Optional Smart Tractor

December 1, 2022 · Monarch Tractor combined electric vehicle technology and autonomy using NVIDIA's Jetson edge AI to process sensor data for a sustainable alternative to diesel agricultural equipment.

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