Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 38.36
September 23, 2013
The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century — whether the focus is cancer, energy, economics or literature.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 30.25
May 18, 2020
iRobot designs and builds robots that make a difference. iRobot was founded in 1990 when Massachusetts Institute of Technology roboticists Colin Angle and Helen Greiner teamed up with their professor Dr. Rodney Brooks with the vision of making practical robots a reality. In 2010, iRobot generated more than $400 million in revenue and employed more than 500 of the robot industry’s top professionals, including mechanical, electrical and software engineers and related support staff. The company has shipped over six million homecleaning robots and 4,000 unmanned vehicles to date.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.33
October 22, 2021
…will create more than 200 jobs in the state. “Massachusetts offers a highly talented workforce, and this Amazon facility opening further cements our state’s reputation as a key center for robotics development,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “The opening of this new, state-of-the-art robotics facility creates new jobs for individuals across a wide range of skills and backgrounds in addition to the 1,500 new seasonal jobs Amazon has created in the commonwealth as the company continues its investment in the state’s economic growth and development. I am pleased to be here for this opening, especially during STEM Week in Massachusetts.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.08
June 23, 2020
…the virtual opening of a test facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts, that will enable potential customers to see a wide range of modular, high-payload autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in a live environment. Companies considering AMRs for their manufacturing, warehouse or other e-commerce-related distribution applications can virtually visit the test facility now—with the facility opening for onsite visits following Massachusetts’ phased re-opening guidelines—to see how the flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy AMRs would work in their own facilities. By identifying and addressing opportunities and challenges prior to investing in equipment or breaking ground on their own sites, end users will be able…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.62
July 18, 2019
Markforged has announced a new office in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA, to support the rapid expansion of its software and artificial intelligence (AI) teams. Located in CIC Cambridge at 245 Main Street, the 2,000-sq.-ft. office is the new central hub for developing Markforged’s AI software for adaptive manufacturing, Blacksmith, which was announced this May. “Kendall Square is the perfect environment for expanding our R&D team, and we’ll be able to take advantage of the top-tier AI developer talent in the area,” says David Benhaim, CTO and co-founder of Markforged. “Our Kendall team will transform manufacturing with Blacksmith. These developers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.30
May 05, 2021
…Robotics ThayerMahan Toyota Research Institute Vecna Robotics Vicarious Surgical Massachusetts technology hub fosters innovation “Talent is the No. 1 reason tech companies locate in Massachusetts, and the inability to source enough skilled workers is the No. 1 constraint to growth in the white-hot robotics and AI space,” stated Tom Hopcroft, CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). “We're excited to partner with MassRobotics to help increase opportunities for talented job seekers, and we especially encourage women, tech leaders of color, and LGBTQ+ tech leaders to participate.” MassTLC is a network for tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors and policy leaders. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.68
September 24, 2023
…develop workforces and boost regional economies with robotics. The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative last week held its third annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up at Polar Park, showcasing collaboration among business, academia, and government to innovate, educate, and grow. About 1,500 people attended the event, 25% growth over 2022, according to the event organizers. This year's Mash-Up included the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, the announcement of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) grant winner, and exhibits by technology companies, as well as student networking and challenges. “Our organization is proud to support, help scale, and celebrate the Massachusetts manufacturing ecosystem at this…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 24.31
March 02, 2016
Boston Dynamics began as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where National Academy of Engineering member Marc Raibert and his colleagues first developed robots that ran and maneuvered like animals. They founded Boston Dynamics in 1992, and their ground-breaking research continues to inspire much of the company's work. Boston Dynamics said it has developed and deployed robots equipped with advanced mobility, dexterity, and intelligence, enabling automation in unstructured or hard-to-traverse spaces, from manufacturing plants and construction sites to distribution centers and warehouses. In 2021, Hyundai Motor Group acquired a majority interest in Boston Dynamics and now holds 80%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.95
February 12, 2024
…MassRobotics Accelerator, which is funded through support from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). The inaugural cohort was announced at MassRobotics annual partner’s celebration. The three month accelerator program began on February 5, 2024. $5 million initiative to support R&D, commercialization The MassRobotics Accelerator is funded by a recently-announced $5 million state initiative managed by MassTech to boost the robotics sector in Massachusetts. The initiative includes a focus on expansion of research and development (R&D), testing, commercialization, and workforce development throughout Massachusetts. Through the equity-free accelerator program, each participating startup will be awarded a $100,000 non-dilutive grant from MassTech. “Through this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.48
October 22, 2019
Markforged is opening a new manufacturing facility in Billerica, MA. The 25,000-square-foot space will enable the company to more than double its production capacity, support increased demand for Markforged 3D printers and create new jobs. This is their third major footprint expansion this year—following a new European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and an artificial intelligence innovation center in Cambridge, MA. With users in more than 50 countries, demand has increased for Markforged materials and 3D printers, which has resulted in the company boosting material production by 81% in the past year, Markforged reports. The new facility will support the fabrication…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.12
February 07, 2023
…Robotics for Manufacturing Institute Christine Nolan, the director of Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Jayson Myers, chief executive officer at Next Generation Manufacturing Canada The panelists outlined the work being done by their respective organizations and gave insights into where they see advanced manufacturing heading. Canada’s manufacturing efforts mirror U.S. Myers noted that Canada's biggest manufacturing customers are in the U.S. And like the U.S., the country is investing heavily in robotics. “Manufactures are becoming much more like tech companies,” he said, noting that they are using automation to provide customers with end-to-end systems that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.81
February 05, 2024
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) has launched a new initiative to boost the robotics sector across the state, an effort funded through $5 million in investment. The new department, established within the Innovation Institute at MassTech, will help develop a comprehensive statewide cluster development effort for robotics that will focus on expansion of R&D, testing, commercialization, and workforce development throughout the state. The Department of Robotics will be led by new director, Peter Haas. He comes to MassTech from restaurant robotics company Avendly, where Hass most recently served as CEO. Prior to his startup work, Haas served as the research…
