Robotics Factory

Yesterday was a successful 2024 Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day! ??? It was empowering to see many of our project partners at Discovery Day collaborate, unite and spread awareness about the amazing work being done in de-risking and robotics adoption, upskilling and workforce development, and commercialization and entrepreneurship. We are excited to continue our work in building a new innovative and thriving economy for our region. ?? ? Thank you to the Pittsburgh Robotics Network for hosting a great event! ? Allegheny Conference on Community Development Catalyst ARM Institute Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Innovation Works Robotics Factory InnovatePGH Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Pathways Fellowship Butler County Community College Community College of Beaver County Community College of Allegheny County Digital Foundry at New Kensington Penn State University Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) New Century Careers Indiana University of Pennsylvania Building Better Regions Community of Practice U.S. Economic Development Administration Jackie Erickson Benjamin Pratt, CEcD Petra Bracko Mitchell Jennifer Lasser Jay Douglass Kevin Dowling Corey T. Zivya Sutton Joanna Markle, M. Ed. Kate Buza Katie Thomas Ellie Ezzell Christopher Wink Technical.ly

What an incredible experience at the 2024 Robotics Discovery Day! This year's event brought together visionaries, innovators, and enthusiasts from across the robotics ecosystem to celebrate Pittsburgh's leadership in robotics and AI. From cutting-edge demos to insightful panels, the day showcased the transformative impact robotics is having across industries and in our daily lives. A huge thank you to the participating companies, speakers, and attendees who made this event such a success. The energy and innovation in the room were truly inspiring, and it’s clear that Pittsburgh continues to be a global hub for robotics innovation. #RoboticsDiscoveryDay #PittsburghRobotics #InnovationWorks #PittsburghRoboticsNetwork #TechLeadership #AIAndAutomation

?? Exciting day for Clean Plate Innovations at Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2024! Our Chief Strategic Officer, Daniel Oldak, CPIM , represented CPI at the Convention Center downtown, showcasing alongside Pittsburgh's most innovative robotics companies. Incredibly grateful to Innovation Works and their Robotics Factory program for their continued support. Their presence at the event exemplified why they're such valuable partners in Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem, creating opportunities for meaningful connections and collaboration. Key highlights from the day: ?? Connected with fellow robotics startups tackling real-world challenges ?? Strengthened our relationship with the Innovation Works community ?? Gained valuable insights from industry leaders ?? Identified potential collaboration opportunities to accelerate our development As we continue building our AI-powered food waste reduction technology, these connections and learnings from Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem will be invaluable. Proud to be part of a community that's shaping the future of sustainable technology! #PittsburghRobotics #Innovation #Sustainability #StartupLife #RoboticsFactory #AITechnology #PittsburghTech #FoodTech #InnovationWorks"

The Robotics Factory Showcase kicks off at 2 pm on the #RoboticsDiscoveryDay Main Stage. Grab your seats and hear: The Scale Residency Panel Discussion from 2 - 2:50 pm. Learn from Scale Residents Kirby Witte Witte of ESTAT Actuation, Pat Bursch of iotaMotion, Maximillian Obasiolu of Lead-In Record Co., and Mitchell Fogelson of Beyond Reach Labs, Inc. on their experiences working with the Scale Team to iterate prototypes. Moderated by Matthew Verlinich. The Create Program drives innovation to meet industry demands by pairing industry leaders with local roboticists and entrepreneurs to create new products and businesses. Learn about the industries we've partnered with, the outcomes of our Summits, and our exciting collaborations planned for the coming year from 2:50 - 3:10 pm. The Accelerate Program Showcase is from 3:10 - 4 pm. Hear pitches from the second Robotics Factory Accelerate Cohort. ?? Companies Participating ?? HeadStrait Labs Journey Robotics ForSight Assistive Devices Reclamation Factory Humotech #PittsburghRobotics #PGHTech #engineering #robotics #automation #startup

Pittsburgh Robotics Network #RoboticsDiscoveryDay is well under way! Come see us at Booth 204 before we’re on the Main Stage from 2 - 4 pm. Connect with the 2024 Accelerate Program Cohort Companies at their booths: 205: Humotech 209: ForSight Assistive Devices 210: HeadStrait Labs, Journey Robotics & Reclamation Factory #PittsburghRobotics #PGHTech #engineering #robotics #automation #founder

Building a startup is a thrilling journey—but it can also be all-consuming. That’s why we prioritize Founder Outings, offering our founders a chance to step away from the grind, recharge, and connect with one another and the vibrant Pittsburgh community. One of our recent outings took us to the Car and Carriage Museum at The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens, where we explored historic carriages, early automobiles, and Pittsburgh’s pivotal role in the automobile industry. It was a wonderful reminder of how innovation, both past and present, shapes our city. These moments of connection and inspiration help foster creativity and strengthen the bonds within our founder network. After all, great ideas don’t just happen at the office—they’re sparked by experiences like these.

Catch Reclamation Factory at RoboDisco Day this Wednesday! ?????? ??? Wednesday, November 20th from 9:00am to 6:00pm? ??David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh | Reclamation Factory #RoboticsDiscoveryDay #PittsburghRoboticsDiscoveryDay

Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now., Pittsburgh Robotics Network, and Robotics Factory are excited to welcome National Robotics Programme and the Singapore Delegation of #robotics companies and #innovation ecosystem partners to Greater Pittsburgh! They planned their trip to ensure they could participate in Wednesday’s #PittsburghRoboticsDiscoveryDay! #RoboDD New Economy Collaborative | Allegheny Conference on Community Development | National Robotics Engineering Center | ARM Hub (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) | Innovation Works | KABAM Robotics | LionsBot International | A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research | Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) | dConstruct Robotics | SGInnovate | Enterprise Singapore

Roll Call - will you be at Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day later this week? Catch-up with the Robotics Factory and our cohort companies at the following booths below. Don’t forget to catch us on the Main Stage from 2 - 4 pm! Register now at buff.ly/3AspPEh

What a fantastic morning at the inaugural AI as a Co-Founder workshop hosted by Adam Paulisick! Our portfolio founders and leaders came together to dive into actionable strategies for leveraging AI in their ventures. From content creation to competitive intelligence and enhancing team effectiveness, the session was packed with insights and practical tools to take startups to the next level. A big thank you to Adam for leading such an impactful discussion and to everyone who participated—your energy and curiosity made this workshop a success!