Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.62
September 12, 2023
…made possible with sponsorship from EF Explore America, The MITRE Corp., and Walmart, with the support of Boston Seaport by WS Development. SVB is also sponsoring an invite-only networking reception for senior robotics leaders. “We look forward to showcasing the incredible advancements in robotics technology amidst the bustling innovation ecosystem of Seaport,” said Yanni Tsipis, senior vice president of Seaport by WS Development. “Now in its sixth year, RoboBoston is an annual highlight in the neighborhood and a celebratory moment for the entire Massachusetts robotics and technology sectors.” “This event is a unique platform for tech visionaries and entrepreneurs to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.54
November 23, 2022
…seven startups with partners Festo, Mitsubishi Electric, Novanta, and MITRE. The six-month program is intended to provide healthcare robotics companies with the connections, guidance, and resources they need to grow and succeed. “We are proud of the support that the MassRobotics community provides to the healthcare industry in forwarding robotics innovation and entrepreneurship,” stated Juan Necochea, manager of strategic partnerships at MassRobotics. “The program rests on the partner organizations and has enthusiastically piqued interest from members of our Healthcare Robotics and Biotech Working Group, including hospitals, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, universities, and other corporates.” The Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program began last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
October 03, 2022
…and requires minimal training to pilot. In addition, The MITRE Corp. displayed uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) from General Dynamics. Piaggio Fast Forward showed how its gita robot can carry a load and follow a user with the push of a button. The gitamini is currently available at $1,850, and the gitaplus will cost $3,475, said engineer Kevin Robb. Similarly, Segway, which is best known for its scooters, displayed mobile service robots. GreenSight, another MassRobotics resident, showed how drones and gel-based marine robots can gather information for agriculture, environmental monitoring, and the energy industry. Ridgefield, Conn.-based Target Arm Inc. discussed how…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.26
August 18, 2022
…Robotics Startup Catalyst program. MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, MITRE, and Novanta said the program will provide companies the connections, guidance, and resources they need to grow. Mentors from the organizing companies will guide the selected startups and help them connect with potential customers, investors, suppliers, marketers, and more. In addition, the selected startups will exchange milestones with the larger Healthcare Robotics Working Group, an Eastern U.S. cluster of corporate, academic, government, startup, and venture capital volunteers. MassRobotics marks startup catalyst success MassRobotics is a collective effort of a group of engineers, rocket scientists, and entrepreneurs to create vibrant robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.68
December 10, 2021
…companies such as the Toyota Research Institute and The MITRE Corp. and had paid internship opportunities. A second cohort has just begun, said Khalif Mitchell, STEM program manager at MassRobotics. Autodesk participated in a “Design, Build, Apply” workshop around robots in construction. MassRobotics also hosted informational events about defense, maritime, and other sectors. MITRE also sponsored a drone working group to study the technology's potential impact on the utility industry, and Amazon Robotics supported a drone camp. New and noteworthy partners recognized “When I worked with Gov. Baker, we focused on the importance of public-private partnerships,” said Ash. “We got…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.66
April 14, 2021
…and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Lexington Concord Chapter and The MITRE Corp. “One of the teachers at New Mission High School [said] he loved the program,” said Joyce Sidopoulos, vice president of programs and community at MassRobotics. “He said he hasn't ever seen kids stay off their phones for that length of time! The kids were engaged, and it was great that they received immediate satisfaction in completing the task ... they didn't want to leave and kept their parents waiting!” In addition, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and MIT Lincoln Laboratory participated in MassRobotics' Adopt a School Program at the John…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.32
February 01, 2019
…Owens Corning, L3, TerraPower, Medtronic, Continental AG, Applied Materials, TECT Aerospace, US Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, MITRE and educational institutions such as MIT, University of Texas, Texas A&M and Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, the nation’s first high school to install a metal 3D printer. Additional investors in the Series E funding round include GV (formerly Google Ventures), Panasonic and Techtronic Industries, as well as previous venture capital investors in the company, including Lux Capital, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Kleiner Perkins. More Info Desktop Metal KDT Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional…
