MassRobotics

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at the Women in Robotics Gala!✨ 2024 recipients honored were: - Prof. Cynthia Breazeal, the 2024 Robotics Medal recipient, recognized for her pioneering work in social robotics and human-robot interaction at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. - Prof. Heather Culbertson, 2024 Rising Star in Robotics Medalist, for her breakthroughs in virtual haptic interactions at University of Southern California. - Prof. Josie Hughes, 2024 Rising Star in Robotics Medalist, for her innovative work in soft robotics and distributed intelligence at EPFL. Nominations for the 2025 Robotics Medals are now open! Submit your nominations by December 20th, 2024. 🔗 Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/gbsYjpnp Tye Brady, Daniela Rus, Colin Angle, C.A. Webb, Timothy Rowe, Tom Hopcroft, Daniel Theobald, Tom Ryden Joyce Sidopoulos, Colleen Cronin Anderson, Juan Necochea, Marita McGinn, Russell Nickerson, Sayo Tirrell, Kevin Smith, Alethea Campbell, Ed.M., Lila Bernhardt, Aracelis Chavez Colin McCormick #WomenInRobotics #RoboticsAwards #MassRobotics #Innovation #stem #PhysicalAI #RisingStar

MassRobotics Accelerator powered by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative applications DUE TONIGHT. Don't miss this great opportunity: https://lnkd.in/ewA3uxgD

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We enjoyed supporting this year’s RoboBusiness Conference once again with our Robotics Startup Bootcamp, offering key insights to founders from experts on IP protection, marketing, corporate partnerships, and funding strategies. Special thanks to our speakers, including John Lanza (Foley Hoag LLP), Mark O'Toole (Marketing 101), Matt Carlson (WiBotic), and Daniel Theobald (Vecna Robotics ) Congrats to Erin Linebarger, Ph.D. (Robotics 88) for winning the PitchFire competition 🏆 and thanks to brd BOT for the tour and swag! 🍗🍟 BRD is the WORD! Special thanks to the WTWH Media LLC and The Robot Report team for having us! Steve Crowe, Eugene Demaitre, Courtney Nagle, Brianna Wessling, Mike Oitzman, Colleen Sepich 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKEmBBcg Joyce Sidopoulos, Colleen Cronin Anderson, Marita McGinn, Russell Nickerson, Syed Saquib, Ninaad Sridharan (brd BOT) #Robotics #Entrepreneurship #RoboBusiness #MassRobotics #Startups

Calling All Robotics Startups! ✅MassRobotics Accelerator applications are closing soon, so act fast! Applications close on October 25th. The MassRobotics Accelerator Powered by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is an equity-free, 13-week-long program, offering: - Non-dilutive funding of $100,000 USD - Custom-tailored curriculum for robotics startups - Personalized mentorship from leading robotics entrepreneurs and executives - A spotlight at Demo Day during the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston - Introductions to industry experts, investors, and manufacturing specialists - Media and marketing support This is your chance to gain access to the world’s largest robotics network through strategic connections, curated events, and mentor matching. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ewA3uxgD Marita McGinn, Tom Ryden, Joyce Sidopoulos, Peter Haas, Raagini Rameshwar, Ph.D #Robotics #Startups #PhysicalAI #Accelerator #Mentorship

Congratulations to Erin Linebarger, Ph.D. of Robotics 88 which was funded by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative as part of the MassRobotics accelerator program on winning the #pitchfire competition RoboBusiness in Santa Clara today. Your robot for #perscribedburns and #Wildfire mitigation will help many states adapt to #climatechange. A great example of the innovation growing in #robotics in #Massachusetts!

MassRobotics recently announced Dr. Cynthia Breazeal as the 2024 recipient of its Robotics Medal. The organization said Breazeal won for her significant contributions to the field of #robotics, notably for her work in the field of social robotics and human-robot interaction.

MassRobotics International Immersion Program: MassRobotics x KAIST Last week, we hosted 10 Korean startups at MassRobotics in partnership with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Global Commercialization Center (GCC). These startups explored U.S. market entry strategies, legal structures, and POC partnerships while connecting with industry leaders like Boston Dynamics, Vecna Robotics , Danfoss, Foley Hoag LLP, J.P. Morgan, and Teradyne. We are excited to see them expand in the U.S. and will continue building bridges between global innovators and the MassRobotics ecosystem! 🌍 Thank you to our mentors and partners for helping us showcase all that Boston can offer to these international startups! 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4SnrDkQ Marita McGinn, Tom Ryden, Joyce Sidopoulos, JaYoung Moon, Peter Haas, Eric Truebenbach, Adam Khaw, Yvonne McCague, Brian Denenberg, Jennifer Audeh, Jeongseok Jay Yu, David Renauld, Patty Katsaros, Brendan Schulman, and Michael Bearman. #Robotics #Innovation #KAIST #Startups #GlobalExpansion #BostonTech #MassRobotics #PhysicalAI

🤖 We are excited to host our next New England Innovates event, highlighting the cutting-edge innovations in the #robotics sector! This event will dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of this fast-growing industry. U.S. Representative Jim McGovern, Co-Chair of the Congressional Robotics Caucus, will deliver keynote remarks. 🧠 The panel discussion will be moderated by Tom Ryden, Executive Director of MassRobotics, featuring experts leading the way in robotics innovation: Tye Brady Amazon, Martin Buehler Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Sarah Mendelowitz New Balance, Carlo Pinciroli Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Holly Yanco University of Massachusetts Lowell. #NEInnovates Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e52RvvRs

The Startup Bootcamp is always one of the highlights of RoboBusiness thx to our partner MassRobotics. This year will be no different. The 2-part bootcamp features John Lanza, Mark O'Toole, Ben Waters, Daniel Theobald, Joyce Sidopoulos, Ninaad Sridharan, Syed Saquib, Niamh Donnelly, Marita McGinn, and Jeff Linnell - a tremendous group with experience helping and building robotics startups of their own. Topics will include: - Customer discovery - Developing a sales pipeline - Intellectual property and trademarks - Media and marketing 101 - Working with corporate partners - How to fund your startup We're less than 1 week from the show! Hope to see lots of you in Santa Clara Oct. 16-17 for RoboBusiness. Learn more about the bootcamp and RoboBusiness in the comments. #robotics #robots #automation #technology #startups #entrepreneurs #RoboBusiness2024 🤖