Pittsburgh Robotics Network

Join the Construction and Robotics Summit Welcome Reception, hosted by Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory in partnership with Contech Alliance and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network. This reception brings together leaders in vertical and heavy civil construction with robotics innovators to explore emerging solutions and industry challenges. Hear from featured speakers who are shaping the future of construction, robotics, and AI, including Jennifer Apicella, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Kevin Dowling, Managing Director of the Robotics Factory, Dr. Viktor Orekhov, Robotics Lead at HITT Contracting Inc., Val Tzvetkov, Director of VDC and Emerging Technology at Skanska, Dr. Henning Roedel, Founder of Hardhat Robotics, and Chad Clark, Virtual Design and Construction Manager at Turner Construction Company. Reserve your place at the Welcome Reception: https://buff.ly/62ezmdS Pittsburgh Robotics Network | Innovation Works | Robotics Factory | Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now. | Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | New Economy Collaborative

Big Announcement! We’re launching a new engineering division: The Pathfinders, a team dedicated to deploying and supporting next-gen intelligent, autonomous, and safety-critical systems across the country. Our first 4 engineers will help define the culture, standards, and trajectory of this team. If you love solving technical puzzles in real customer environments, this is a true ground-floor opportunity for those with 3-5 years of experience. We’re looking for engineers with: • Strong software engineering experience (hands-on coding, debugging, SQL) • Experience supporting production systems (bonus if you’ve worked with AGVs or automation) • Clear, confident communication with customers • A sense of adventure and willingness to travel for deployments If this sounds like you, we would love to talk. Apply at https://lnkd.in/env2aBbt Qualified candidates will be invited to our upcoming recruiting private event. If you’re unable to attend but are being considered, we’ll begin the interview process virtually.

Deep Tech Institute is officially hiring for multiple contract roles to support our Professional Development Programs. These roles are built for people who know how to elevate technical talent. Those with experience in leadership development, technical entrepreneurship, higher ed, or curriculum design - who can engage, challenge, and prepare rising leaders in robotics, AI, and deep tech. This is an opportunity to shape a program that’s investing in the next generation of technical leaders at the intersection of deep tech, commercialization, and leadership readiness. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, take a look at the RFPs linked below for full details on scope, deliverables, and timeline. Emerging Leaders Program RFP's - https://lnkd.in/eTnxTkfY Senior Leaders Program RFP's - https://lnkd.in/eYDgE9c3

🤖 Breakthroughs in robotics and AI are built through collaboration. At Robotics & AI Discovery Day, this became clearer than ever: behind every innovation is a network of companies that turn complex ideas into real products. The panel titled “Powering Progress: The Business of Supporting Robotics and AI” underscored how essential this business infrastructure is. From suppliers and engineering partners to manufacturing experts and service providers, these teams enable robotics companies to move faster, reduce risk, and scale with confidence. As Chris Matthieu of RealSense shared, “The barrier to entry has never been lower. Every ninety days, the toolchains evolve, models get smaller and more powerful, and anyone can go out and explore and build something new." This rapid evolution makes the support ecosystem more important than ever, ensuring teams can adopt new technologies quickly and bring innovations to market with greater speed and reliability. Panelists included Matt Beale (Daedalus), Brian Beyer (Hellbender Inc.), and Chris Matthieu (RealSense), with moderation by Sahil Potnis (Digital Divide Data (DDD). Thank you to each speaker for sharing their experience and for demonstrating the essential role this ecosystem plays in advancing robotics and AI innovation. 💡 🎥 Watch the full panel conversation and explore insights shaping the robotics & AI ecosystem: https://buff.ly/A1iXMBf 👋 Join us next year to exhibit in 2026: https://buff.ly/iMbl5Kl

Build Where the Robots Already Are If you’re building in robotics, you need more than funding—you need a community that understands what it takes to turn a prototype into a product. Pittsburgh has one of the highest concentrations of roboticists and robotics companies in the world. According to the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, the region has 125+ robotics and AI companies and more than 7,300 high-impact jobs across 18 industries—from manufacturing and logistics to health and defense. This density means you’ll find peers, partners, and talent who understand the challenges of hardware and autonomy from day one . At AlphaLab Robotics and Robotics Factory founders gain access not only to investment and mentorship but also to a production-grade prototype shop, a robot lab, and the experience of builders who’ve scaled successful robotics companies from this city . Applications open this spring. If you’re building something that moves the world forward, this is where to start. Watch for the latest here: https://hubs.ly/Q03SKQbc0 #PittsburghRobotics #RoboticsInnovation #BuiltInPittsburgh #Robotics #RoboticsFactory #RoboticsPGH #Founders

The race to build the lunar economy is accelerating, and Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh Robotics Network member, is placing Pittsburgh at the center of it. In a new interview with Area Development, CEO John Thornton shares how sunlight, water ice, and terrain will define the first industrial hubs on the Moon and why Pittsburgh’s robotics and manufacturing strengths give the company a decisive edge. His vision makes one thing clear: the path to a trillion-dollar space economy is being built right here at home. 🔗 Dive into the full conversation and see what is ahead for the lunar economy: https://buff.ly/4Rlu65E Pittsburgh Robotics Network | Innovation Works | Robotics Factory | Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now. | Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | New Economy Collaborative

Experience the Construction & Robotics Create Summit Reception on Tuesday, December 2nd, from 4 to 8 PM. Hosted by Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory, in partnership with the Contech Alliance and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, this reception brings together industry leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs to explore new possibilities in construction innovation. Connect with the community shaping robotics-driven solutions and discover the ideas that will influence the next wave of progress in the built environment. Register now and secure your spot at the reception: https://buff.ly/62ezmdS Jennifer Apicella | Kevin Dowling | Val Tzvetkov | Chad Clark | Henning Roedel | Viktor Orekhov | Elizabeth Ezar, MBA | Pittsburgh Robotics Network | Innovation Works | Robotics Factory | Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now. | Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | New Economy Collaborative

There is a certain energy in Pittsburgh when innovators gather, and the Collaborative Robotics Leadership Roundtable made that clear from the first conversation. Hosted by Johnson Electric and ESTAT Actuation, the session brought together leaders from industrial robotics, humanoids, AMRs, robotic arms, and component manufacturers. Participants explored recent safety standards, emerging hardware options, and how these developments can enable faster, safer, and more cost-effective systems. Discussions covered hardware-driven safety, longevity, and performance, along with case studies that highlighted strategies for extending system life, reducing costs, increasing speed, and improving safety. Pittsburgh Robotics Network extends our thanks to the hosts, Kirby Witte and Adam Stienecker, for uniting such a broad spectrum of voices and creating space for meaningful collaboration. We are equally grateful to moderators Tasha Miller, Carlos Richardson, Ritch Ramey, Anthony Gioia, and Stuart Diller for guiding the conversation with clarity and intention and helping shape a productive and forward-looking dialogue. 👋 Join us next year to exhibit in 2026: https://buff.ly/iMbl5Kl Pittsburgh Robotics Network | Innovation Works | Robotics Factory | Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now. | Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | New Economy Collaborative | Yaskawa Motoman | igus Inc. | FANUC America Corporation | Agility Robotics | Titan Robotics, Inc. | HEBI Robotics | Seegrid

Education fuels innovation, and Robotics & AI Discovery Day showcased how learning transforms futures. Universities and training institutions connected with students, career seekers, and professionals exploring paths in robotics and AI. These conversations helped many gain direction and clarity on how to pursue their dream careers while helping employers meet the growing demand for talent that drives technological progress. Pittsburgh Robotics Network continues to strengthen this pipeline through the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership & Innovation, a program designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills to shape the future of robotics and AI. 📘 Learn more about the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership & Innovation: https://buff.ly/Erm7ugO Pittsburgh Robotics Network | Innovation Works | Robotics Factory | Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now. | Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | New Economy Collaborative