Robotics innovations have been escalating over the past decade – in all areas including autonomy and automation, grasping, computer vision, AI and more. New England has proven to be THE HUB for these innovations, as well as for commercialization and scaling. Sitting within that hub is the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA), working on … Read more
MassRobotics Co-founder and Chief of Operations Joyce Sidopoulos was featured on The Lever Show this week where she highlighted the impact of robotics on various industries, including manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. She emphasizes the potential for automation to create more skilled jobs while implementing technology to support areas where there’s a workforce shortage, and the convergence of … Read more
Concept of a lattice musculoskeletal robot. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adu9856 A cheetah’s powerful sprint, a snake’s lithe slither, or a human’s deft grasp: Each is made possible by the seamless interplay between soft and rigid tissues. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones work together to provide the energy, precision, and range of motion needed … Read more
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tombot, the robotics company that earned widespread acclaim at CES earlier this year for its lifelike robotic puppy, Jennie, announced today the successful close—and oversubscription—of its $6.1 million Series A funding round. Tombot’s flagship product, Jennie, was designed specifically to treat the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and other health issues. “Tombot is … Read more
These Truss Links self-assembled to form a tetrahedron. Credit: Creative Machines Lab Today’s robots are stuck—their bodies are usually closed systems that can neither grow nor self-repair, nor adapt to their environment. Now, scientists at Columbia University have developed robots that can physically “grow,” “heal,” and improve themselves by integrating material from their environment or … Read more
We are happy to share our Jumpstart cohort 3 student’s experiences and accomplishments. The reflections from these Jumpstart students reinforces the need for these types of programs and we extend our gratitude to the participating companies for their dedication to these students. The Jumpstart program aims to encourage and empower diverse high school girls to … Read more
Reported by Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder and Chief of Operations at MassRobotics I took advantage of a stopover in Singapore while on summer holiday to visit with a few robotics startups and learn about Singapore’s startup ecosystem. My tour began with a visit to Eureka Robotics, who provides software and systems to automate tasks that require … Read more
MassRobotics Executive Director Tom Ryden recently joined a panel at the Massachusetts State House to voice support for proposed legislation that ensures the safe and ethical use of robotics across the Commonwealth. The panel included Grant Baker, Senior Manager of Government Affairs at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Kelly Peterson, Assistant … Read more
1️⃣ What inspired you to start RoboBoston? We receive SO many inquiries from students, educators, families and more about visiting our space to learn about and see robots in action. The Robot Block Party is a way to have an open celebration for all to attend, and for robotics companies to showcase all types of technologies … Read more
MASNS-implemented robot arm having habituation and sensitization characteristics. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60818-x In the midst of the co-development of artificial intelligence and robotic advancements, developing technologies that enable robots to efficiently perceive and respond to their surroundings like humans has become a crucial task. In this context, Korean researchers are gaining attention for … Read more
