MassRobotics

MassRobotics is excited to announce the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship powered by @awscloud Startup and @nvidia Inception. 🤖 2026 Cohort: @burro_ | @config_inc | Deltia | @HaplyRobotics | Luminous | @roboto_ai | Telexistence | Terra Robotics | WIRobotics Inc. Learn more here: massrobotics.org/physical-ai-fe… @AWSstartups | @NVIDIARobotics

MassRobotics resident startups showcased at the annual @AFCEA Lexington-Concord New Horizons Symposium last week in Newton, Massachusetts.  Thank you for joining us: Endox, Black-I Robotics, Brecourt Solutions, Enigma Aerospace, IFM, @MaglevAero , Rhoman Aerospace Congratulations to Endox for being recognized as the trailblazing technology by the audience. @canvair_sky , one of our residents, kicked off the Symposium with a beautiful display by their aerial LED entertainment drone to celebrate the event’s 50th anniversary. Learn more about our residents: massrobotics.org/startups/massr…

Join us in April for RoboWeek 2026! Here are some ways to celebrate:💡 🔎 Host an open house or virtual tour 🛠️ Have an employee demo day 🏅 Host a competition or workshop 🏫 Partner with local schools or community groups Need more ideas? nationalroboticsweek.org/contact-us #RoboWeek

@Chewy Great time 🐶🐾💙

@MassRobotics It was our pleasure! Always happy to help inspire bright minds to think big! 😁 💙

Big thanks to our sponsor, @Chewy, for hosting the MassRobotics residents for an incredible tour of the Chewy “Treat Lab” and robotics research center in Woburn, MA 🐶 🐾 It was an insightful look at how Chewy is innovating across product development and large-scale warehouse operations. Learn more about collaborations with our sponsors here: massrobotics.org/opportunities/ #Robotics #chewy #startups

Growing U.S. Government Interest in Robotics 🤖 Our Executive Director, Tom Ryden, was in Washington, D.C., joining discussions on the future of U.S. robotics leadership this week. At roundtables hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Council on Foreign Relations, leaders from government and industry discussed scaling Physical AI-enabled robotics, strengthening domestic supply chains, and the need for a national robotics strategy and standards. We highlighted innovations from startups in the MassRobotics ecosystem and the challenges they face as they scale and compete globally. 🔗 Read more here: massrobotics.org/u-s-government… #robotics #DC #starups

MassRobotics resident startups raise $2B in Venture Funding Read more here: massrobotics.org/massrobotics-r… #robotics #startups #MA #USA

Accepting Applications: BOOST & Drone Academy 2026! We’re accepting applications for two of our hands-on STEM programs designed to inspire and equip the next generation of innovators. @BostonSchools students are encouraged to apply. ⚡ BOOST Program (Boys Optimizing Opportunities in STEM and Technology, sponsored by @Microsoft ) 📅 April 20 – 24, 2026 ✔️ Application Deadline: March 9, 2026 Learn more: lnkd.in/gUnqABqS ✈️ Drone Academy (sponsored by @amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics) 📅 July 6 – 10, 2026 ✔️ Application Deadline: March 9, 2026 Learn more: lnkd.in/eEXDbCxv Both programs offer direct engagement with industry mentors and access to the vibrant robotics ecosystem at MassRobotics. #Stem #robotics #drone #bps

Big congratulations to the university teams selected for this year’s Form & Function Robotics Challenge😎 These teams will go head-to-head and showcase their projects live at the Robotics Summit this May, competing for: 🏆 $10,000 Grand Prize 🥈 $1,000 Second Place 🥉 $1,000 Third Place 👏 $1,000 Audience Choice Award 📍 Join us at the Robotics Summit & Expo, meet the teams, see the innovation up close and cast your vote for the Audience Choice Award! (use MassRobo26 for 25% off) The future of robotics will be on full display. Don’t miss it. lnkd.in/giVsZ54R Thank you to our collaborators: @AMD, @Dassault3DS, @harmonicdrive, Maeden, maxon, @MitsubishiElect, Reynolds & Moore and Transcend Mechanics

Excited to kick off our Australia tour at @ARMHubAus Learning Factory! 🌏 Thank you for the warm welcome! We’re proud to strengthen the bridge between the Australian robotics community and the MassRobotics ecosystem 🤖 Learn more here: aiadopt.ai/propel-air

Great to host the @awscloud (AWS) Prototyping Team at MassRobotics for their second Lunch & Learn on Physical AI! The team from Amazon Web Services shared how they support startups by assembling scientists and engineers to prototype solutions. 🔗 Learn more about MassRobotics residents here: lnkd.in/eezpTtKR 📷 Learn more about MassRobotics sponsor here: lnkd.in/eyBY48Ut #aws #robotics #startups #PhysicalAI

Happy Valentine's Day 🍪💖 We celebrated our Office Administrator's birthday and Lab Manager 2nd Anniversary at MassRobotics 🥰 + Resident Brunch 🎂🍳 #Robotics #startup #brunch

Last Call! Applications close for the Form and Function Robotics Challenge tonight, February 2nd at 11:59 PM🤖✨ Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We’ll see you soon at the ICON Student Research Conference 2026 @LifeAtPurdue! 🚀 Students: MassRobotics will be hosting a booth—come say hi and chat robotics. Looking forward to seeing you there! purdue-icon-src.github.io

DUE THIS FRIDAY( Jan 30, 2026) Apply today for the Physical AI Fellowship powered by @awscloud, @nvidia and @MassRobotics! Learn more here: massrobotics.org/physical-ai-fe… @AWSstartups @NVIDIARobotics

MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship 2026🤖🤍 Soldering lesson with lightspeed manufacturing ! Thank you for your continued support 😎 #robotics #stem #soldering

MassRobotics opens applications for fourth Form and Function Robotics Challenge therobotreport.com/massrobotics-o…

Public-Facing Robots Are Already Here - Standards & Governance Must Catch Up. We are inviting feedback from stakeholders across government, industry, standards development, urban planning, accessibility advocacy, and the general public. Your input will help refine recommendations on governance, standards, safety, accessibility, and public trust for mobile robots operating in public and semi-public environments. 📄 One-page summary of the Executive Summary: lnkd.in/ebez4iwj 📝 Share your feedback here: lnkd.in/eCfCyzfP This work is a joint effort by @ASTMIntl, @MassRobotics, @NIST, and Urban Robotics Foundation