Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.86
May 15, 2023
…was recently named the interim executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), a role that was previously held by Joel Reed, the former CEO and president of IAM Robotics and a known robotics expert in the Pittsburgh area. Apicella previously served as a vice president at PRN and has been with the nonprofit since 2021 when she was hired as program director. Robotics 24/7 recently caught up up with Apicella to ask her about her career and her plans. Editor's note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity Can you briefly state the Pittsburgh Robotics Network’s mission…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 57.80
May 11, 2023
…been named the new interim executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, or PRN. Jenn Apicella, who previously served as vice president at PRN, will lead the organization following Joel Reed's announcement yesterday that he is stepping down to explore other opportunities in robotics. “I am excited to continue this important work of expanding opportunities for our robotics workforce, companies and ecosystem, allowing our region to directly influence the advancement, adoption and commercialization of robotics worldwide,” Apicella said in a statement. “The Pittsburgh region is an established leader, known around the globe for our excellence in robotics and autonomous systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.25
February 23, 2023
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announed that it will co-host the Robotics Factory's Aviation & Robotics Summit from April 18 to 20. The organization joined Innovation Works, which manages the Robotics Factory, as well as industry partners such as the Pittsburgh International Airport's xBridge innovation center and Future Travel Experience. The summit's goal is “to bring the best minds in robotics and aviation together for three days of workshops, tours, and networking,” said the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). “This strategic collaboration will enable the connections and collaborations necessary to create and develop robotics solutions for the aviation industry’s toughest challenges.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.91
January 18, 2023
Innovation Works, along with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and other regional partners, today launched the Robotics Factory, a set of inter-related programs that are part of the $63 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative. The Robotics Factory intends to create, accelerate, and scale robotics startups in the Pittsburgh region. The accelerator program kicks off first with applications opening Feb. 1, 2023, for startups in robotics, robotics-adjacent sectors, and related technologies. Interested individuals should go to www.roboticsfactory.org for more information about the accelerator program. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.68
December 09, 2022
…Earth partnered with Volocopter GmbH for test autonomy for the VoloDrone electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) member also partnered with Kajima for drone inspection of GPS-denied construction sites and with L3 Harris Technologies for drone delivery of blood and medical supplies to combat medics in the field. More recently, Near Earth partnered with aerospace company Kaman Corp. and raised more than $10 million in funding. It also integrated its technology with Kaman’s K-Max Titan helicopter to enable autonomous aerial logistics (see video below). Near Earth said it is expanding and hiring for a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.00
December 06, 2022
…of damage. “We try to take a pragmatic approach to utilizing machine learning and AI,” said Loosararian at a Pittsburgh Robotics Network event last year. “We use advanced software for root-cause analysis of issues at sites—corrosion or erosion of critical infrastructure. Our software can be trained to identify what's happening. We're just getting started.” In addition, Gecko said its software enables human experts to contextualize that inspection data and translate it into action. In March, the company raised $73 million in Series C funding. More recently, it partnered with Siemens Energy's European Field Service organization.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.35
September 21, 2022
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network yesterday announced that it is presenting the first Discovery Day 2022 as an opportunity for people of all ages, backgrounds, experience, and education to learn about the region's robotics ecosystem. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. “Discovery Day offers something for everyone, and it provides us with a unique opportunity to share the work we’re so passionate about with the larger Pittsburgh community,” stated Joel Reed, executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). “In addition to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.65
September 02, 2022
…Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) is representing the robotics industry, and it will collaborate with Innovation Works on one of the projects. “The collaborative extends its sincere gratitude to the Biden administration and the U.S. EDA for selecting southwestern Pennsylvania as a Build Back Better grant recipient,” said the board in a statement. “The collaborative also thanks U.S. Senator Bob Casey and U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle and Conor Lamb for their commitment to the region’s success in the challenge.” “Already known as a hub for innovation and cutting-edge technology, this $62.7 million…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.93
June 03, 2022
…Argo AI. RE2 is also a member of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, a CMU-sponsored organization that works on behalf on more than 100 robotics companies in the region. “We machine parts for our neighbors,” he said. “We’ve lent engineers to our neighbors. They’ve lent engineers to us. It’s a cool collaborative. “ Working with Sarcos RE2 is actively expanding into new markets, and now has the support of Sarcos, which makes mobile manipulation systems and wearable industrial exoskeletons, to help it along. In an interview with Robotics 24/7 earlier this year, Sarcos President and CEO Kiva Allgood said her company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.59
May 04, 2022
…announced that they are forming an alliance. MassRobotics, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), and Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) are forming the United States Alliance of Robotics Clusters (USARC). With the increased collaboration, the organizations said they will use one another's resources to work with government and industry leaders to promote and support innovation in the automation space. “We want to advocate on behalf of the robotics industry,” said Andra Keay, managing director of SVR, in a panel discussion with Fady Saad, co-founder of MassRobotics, and Joel Reed, executive director of PRN. The trio were part of a panel moderated by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 55.93
April 29, 2022
…the world, Pittsburgh is attracting talent and startups. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network this week announced that Plus One Robotics Inc. is joining its community of more than 100 companies. “We are thrilled to welcome Plus One and its industry-leading AI and robotics solutions to Pittsburgh,” stated Joel Reed, executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). “Our region is uniquely positioned with innovative research, development, and engineering that is furthering Pittsburgh’s reputation as a recognized world-leading hub for robotics and AI.” “Pittsburgh also has a deep roster of logistics and material handling companies,” he added. “It is no surprise that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.70
December 09, 2021
…She is also an advisory board member for the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). In her new role, Teele will continue to drive the ARM Institute engagement strategy and ongoing efforts for sustainability, build relationships with key stakeholders, and oversee product development strategy. About the ARM Institute The ARM Institute is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense under Agreement Number W911NF-17-3-0004, and it is part of the Manufacturing USA network. The Pittsburgh-based organization nurtures an ecosystem of members and partners across industry, academia, and government to make robotics, autonomy, and AI more accessible…
