Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.77
June 20, 2024
…Cole Wolfson, director of the xBridge innovation center at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). “There's just about every industry that you can think of that operates here. And so there's boundless opportunities to find new and better, or more efficient ways of doing things.” As the director of xBridge, Wolfson helps innovative technologies spread their wings and find practical use cases to perch on. With such a diversity of spaces connected by complex technical operations, there’s always room for growth and improvement. Real-world deployment testing offered by xBridge Unlike other automation opportunities, where companies seek a solution for their operational challenges,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.99
June 02, 2024
…Cybernetix Ventures recently announced a strategic partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), as part of the firm’s long-term robotics cluster engagement efforts. The partnership is a joint initiative to set up Pittsburgh’s robotics startups for success, and bring more of the cluster’s investable robotics opportunities to global markets, the firm said. Founded in 2021, Cybernetix said it works with robotics clusters around the world to elevate robotics founders and startups to the global stage, connecting them to the firm’s ecosystem of potential customers, later stage investors, financial institutions, and acquirers. Cybernetix will join forces with the PRN as a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.76
March 28, 2024
Gather AI, a Pittsburgh-based maker of computer vision and AI-powered warehouse inventory monitoring offerings, recently announced a $17M Series A-1 led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from Tribeca Venture Partners, Dundee Venture Capital, Expa and Bling Capital. The new funding provides a total of $34M raised to date and will be invested in scaling operations as Gather AI looks to further attract customers with its products. AI-software powered autonomous drones Today, companies combat low accuracy with cycle counting via barcode scanning. Still, these counts only partially represent inventory, and capacity constraints make it difficult for workers to survey the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.88
March 27, 2024
…to creating, accelerating, and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has opened applications for its Scale residency program. The program supports companies at various stages to foster a culture of growth and collaboration. The Robotics Factory recently accepted a pilot cohort of five innovative startups. Participants gain hands-on support, access to tools, grant funding, prototyping, educational resources, and space in the Tech Forge building in Pittsburg’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, part of “Robotics Row.” “Our staff of entrepreneurs has walked in these founders’ shoes, so we know how to make product designs optimal for manufacturing, have connections with local manufacturers, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.12
January 24, 2024
…member organizations across industry, government, and academia. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, ARM Institute was created in 2017 when Carnegie Mellon University won an award from the Department of Defense to create a robotics-focused Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The ARM Institute now operates as a separate non-profit organization, but collaborates with the university closely, including in the Institute’s shared Mill 19 facility. The ARM Institute has funded more than 150 robotics and workforce projects, collaborated with the Department of Defense on targeted directed projects, built an internal team of nearly 40 experts, built out robotics capabilities at the Institute’s Pittsburgh facility, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.72
January 24, 2024
Innovation Works and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network recently opened applications for the second cohort of their Robotics Factory Accelerate Program. Through the program, selected companies receive funding of up to $100,000 and participate in a six-month program that helps robotics startups launch their businesses. Applications to the Accelerate Program’s second cohort are open through Feb. 29, 2024. According to the Robotics Factory, the second cohort will run from June through December 2024. Accepted companies are provided 12 months of office space at the Robotics Factory’s co-working space in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, which features prototyping and testing shops. The Accelerate Program…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 12.13
December 14, 2023
…Raises $30M Series A, Launches New Cobot Flywheel Program Industrial Mobile Robot Safety Standard Now Available, A3 Announces at Pittsburgh Conference Suhner Promises Precise Finishing with EFC-02 Active Compliance System Jet Automation Partners with Omron to Develop Cobot Palletizing System Solo Brands Works with Locus Robotics to Optimize Order Fulfillment Efficiency RiACT and Phoenix Mecano Jointly Offer XtendR to Give Cobots Greater Reach HWL Solves Handling Challenge, Relieves Employee Strain with MIRAI Powered Robot Schneider Electric Launches Lexium Cobot for Industrial Plants NEURA Robotics Closes More Investment for American Expansion Dobot USA Opens Dallas Office, Announces New Collaborative Robots
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.93
October 30, 2023
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announced the appointment of Jennifer Apicella as its executive director, effective immediately. Apicella has been serving as its interim executive director since May 2023 and previously held the position of vice president of partnerships and programs since February 2021. “Her dedication and proven leadership have been instrumental in advancing the mission of the PRN, which serves as the nexus for over 140 robotics organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh region,” said the organization in a press release. Apicella was previously interim executive director. Source: PRN “I am excited to be able to continue this work, steering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
October 27, 2023
…a portion of its staff and moved manufacturing from Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City. Since then, it has partnered with Blattner Co. on robots for solar construction, won a $13.8 million U.S. Air Force contract, and delivered a Guardian Sea Class system to Atlantas Marine Ltd. Sarcos makes Peterson permanent CEO Peterson has served as Sarcos interim president and CEO since May 2023 and has served on its board of directors since September 2021. She will continue to serve on the company’s board. Sarcos noted that under Peterson’s leadership, it has significantly reduced inefficiencies, optimized operations, fostered its artificial intelligence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
October 26, 2023
…not able to produce accurate results with insufficient data.” Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics said its robots can climb pipelines, boilers, tanks, ship hulls, and more in search of damage. They capture high-fidelity data for the company's software, which it said enables human experts to contextualize that data and translate it into action. Cantilever analysis to optimize outcomes Cantilever brings data layers together in ways that were not previously possible, according to Gecko Robotics. It can thus assist customer decision making to increase uptime, decrease costs, and eliminate safety issues, it said. Cantilever works “out of the box” to immediately address customer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.09
October 25, 2023
…the human workforce. The company, which has offices in Pittsburgh and Palo Alto, Calif., said it designed its humanoid robot to safely do useful work for “multi-purpose utility.” Agility has initially targeted applications including bulk material handling in warehouses and distribution centers. “Digit can move, grasp, and handle items in spaces and corners of a warehouse in novel ways,” said the company. “Its size and shape are well-suited for buildings that are designed for humans.” Agility added that customers in the Agility Partner Program can expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, with general market availability in 2025. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.09
October 10, 2023
…of several initiatives CMU has implemented to support the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem. Last month, the free Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day event opened its doors to the public, affording attendees an inside look at the over 140 robotics organizations that make up the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). CMU lists recipients CMU confirmed the finalized list of recipients for the Block Center’s Southwest Pennsylvania Build Back Better grants: “Bridging the Gap Between Education and Talent” — Pittsburgh Technology Council/Fortyx80 “Pittsburgh Gateways Corp/CorePower Job Training Program” — Pittsburgh Gateways “Essentials of Robotics: Short-Term Certificate Program” — Justin Starr, Community College of Allegheny County…
