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
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…
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
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
Calling All University Teams!
Applications are open for the 2026 Form and Function Robotics Challenge, presented by MassRobotics and our sponsors: @AMD, @Dassault3DS , @harmonicdrive , Maeden, maxon , and @MitsubishiElect . Selected teams will compete for a $10,000 grand prize, with $1,000 awards for second and third place, as well as a $1,000 Audience Choice Award.
🌎 Open globally, this challenge invites university teams to bring their ideas to life. 🔗 Learn more and apply today: lnkd.in/ehZCx9Qu
Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills at the Robotics Summit & Expo and collaborate with industry experts!
#Robotics#university
We kicked off the 6th Jumpstart Fellowship Program cohort this weekend with the first of our Saturday sessions😎⚙️ Learn more about the MassRobotics Jumpstart Program here: massrobotics.org/stem/jumpstart…
This program encourages diverse high school girls to pursue robotics careers by providing them with a solid foundation of technical skills as well as mentors and a professional network that gives them support and confidence.
Technical female experts are needed to support the following lessons: SOLIDWORKS, programming & Arduino, electricity & circuits, soldering, machining, fabrication, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
#Robotics#stem#jumpstart
🤖 What’s next for #robotics and #AI? A new report from @MassRobotics highlights 6 key trends: Sensor fusion, AI integration, motor control, power consumption, and safety and security.
➡️ Read the full report: bit.ly/48Lx4nO@therobotreport
Nominations for The Robotics Medal and Rising Star Awards are closing this Saturday, December 20th.
Nominate today: theroboticsmedal.org
Prize money is offered through a MassRobotics Endowment sponsored by Amazon.
📣 Applications for the 2026 Physical AI Fellowship are now open! ✅ go.aws/4pfdffK
🤖 At #awsreinvent, @MassRobotics & @nvidia announce the second edition of the 8-week program designed to help robotics & physical #AI startups from around the world scale faster & smarter.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Physical AI Fellowship!
MassRobotics, together with @awscloud and @nvidia Inception, is excited to launch the next cohort of our 8-week virtual program supporting startups innovating at the intersection of AI and robotics.
Apply today: massrobotics.org/physical-ai-fe…
Sponsor Highlight: @harmonicdrive ⚙️
Harmonic Drive LLC has been one of our most engaged supporters since day one, and we’re truly grateful for their continued partnership.
Beyond supporting our resident startups, Harmonic Drive also plays an active role in our Women in Robotics Gala, Robot Block Party, Career Fair, and Jumpstart Fellowship, helping us strengthen the community and inspire the next generation of innovators.
🔗 Learn more about MassRobotics sponsors here: lnkd.in/eyBY48Ut#Robotics#Sponsor#Partnership@HarmonicDriveUK
Sponsor Highlight Series: @MitsubishiElect 🎉
We’re proud to have Mitsubishi Electric as one of our most dedicated and long-standing partners. Their ongoing collaboration, guidance, and industry experience with our resident startups have been key to strengthening the MassRobotics ecosystem.
Thank you, Mitsubishi Electric, for your continued support and for helping us drive robotics innovation forward!
Learn more about MassRobotics sponsors: massrobotics.org/sponsors/#Robotics#sponsor#startup
Happy to collaborate with our resident @DustyRobotics 😎
Join #robotics professionals from across the industry for the Women in Robotics Luncheon @Robo_Business
This year’s luncheon features an exclusive discussion between Tessa Lau @tessalau, co-founder of @DustyRobotics , and Joyce Sidopoulos @Joyce4girls , co-founder and Chief of Operations of MassRobotics.
📅 Thursday, October 16
🕐 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Room 209/210
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