RoboBoston Robot Block Party

RoboBoston Robot Block Party

RoboBoston Robot Block Party

To kick off this year’s Robot Block Party, we had the world’s first Robot Sidewalk Parade, led by Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Kim Driscoll and Miss Massachusetts Chelsea Vuong.  “ We are proud of the work that’s happening in Massachusetts, a lot of it tied to MassRobotics. This is a major part, we think, of … Read more

STEM Day at RoboBoston 2023

STEM Day at RoboBoston 2023

The Annual MassRobotics Robot Block Party has gained momentum and welcomed more than 25,000 guests over the past six years. It has grown to be known as RoboBoston and is a celebration showcasing universities, startups, companies and student teams with cutting-edge robotics, AI and technology. The celebration also includes a career fair, STEM Day, and … Read more

Massachusetts’ Tech Sector Doesn’t Reflect the Diversity of the State’s Workforce

Massachusetts’ Tech Sector Doesn’t Reflect the Diversity of the State’s Workforce

Expanding into UMass Lowell, MassRobotics’ Jumpstart Program is changing that In the Massachusetts technology sector – which includes STEM and the robotics industry – only five percent of workers are Black, seven percent are Latinx, and one third are women, according to the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). That’s why the MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship Program was established. … Read more

MassRobotics supporting RoboBusiness – MassRobotics

MassRobotics supporting RoboBusiness – MassRobotics

For the last several years, MassRobotics has been a steadfast supporter of the RoboBusiness conference. This event offers attendees the opportunity to gain the latest insights from experts in the robotics and AI fields, exploring cutting-edge research, industry trends, and innovative applications of robotics in many industry sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics and more. … Read more

Massachusetts STEM Week 2023! – MassRobotics

Massachusetts STEM Week 2023! – MassRobotics

MA STEM Week 2023 was a fantastic success! MassRobotics partnered with resident startup COR-Platform (CORP) to reach close to 400 students across 19 classes between our visits to Mendell Elementary School, Forestdale School, New Mission High School, John D. Philbrick Elementary School, and Charles Sumner School in the Boston Public School District and the Malden … Read more

The vital role of women in robotics and the inaugural Women in Robotics Gala

The vital role of women in robotics and the inaugural Women in Robotics Gala

MassRobotics hosted the inaugural Women in Robotics Gala on Saturday, October 21st which celebrated the Robotics Medal recipient Dr. Nancy Amato ($50k prize) and Robotics Rising Star recipient Dr. Alyssa Pierson ($5k prize). It was an evening filled with inspiration and recognition for the remarkable contributions of women in robotics. The Women in Robotics gala, … Read more

ClimaTeens visit MassRobotics – MassRobotics

ClimaTeens visit MassRobotics – MassRobotics

Eleven teens visited MassRobotics following a program held at the New England Aquarium (NEA), ClimaTeens. As shared on the NEA website: ClimaTeens come from different backgrounds but are united by a common interest in combating climate change. The teens are invited to be in the program based on their past participation in Aquarium programs. Each year, … Read more

MassRobotics Accelerator, Powered by MassTech Collaborative, Unveils Inaugural Program to Propel Robotics Startups to Success and Includes $100K Non-Dilutive Funding

MassRobotics Accelerator, Powered by MassTech Collaborative, Unveils Inaugural Program to Propel Robotics Startups to Success and Includes 0K Non-Dilutive Funding

MassRobotics, the world’s leading global independent robotics innovation hub, announces the launch of the inaugural MassRobotics Accelerator, powered by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). This program is built to support and advance robotics entrepreneurs by providing bespoke programming, individual mentorship, and immersion in the world-class robotics network that is the MassRobotics ecosystem. The MassRobotics Accelerator will reside … Read more

MassRobotics participates in the Korea-US Advanced Industry Joint R&D Conference

MassRobotics participates in the Korea-US Advanced Industry Joint R&D Conference

On Thursday November 16, 2023, MassRobotics was an invited guest of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), the Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), and the chairman of the Global Robotics Cluster for the Korea-US Advanced Industry Joint R&D Conference. MassRobotics attended to sign a tripartite agreement to solidify technology cooperation in … Read more

MassRobotics supports state legislation to ensure the safe use of robots

MassRobotics supports state legislation to ensure the safe use of robots

On Tuesday November 21, 2023, MassRobotics joined Boston Dynamics and AUVSI in testifying before the Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of S.2483/H.1403, An Act to ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies filed by Senator Michael Moore & Rep. Lindsey Sabadosa. Speaking before a large crowd, Micaelah Morrill, MassRobotics VP for … Read more