“We are excited to be joined by the governor, lieutenant governor, and staff members to celebrate National Robotics Week,” said Tom Ryden, govt director of MassRobotics. “Robotics is an important industry in the state, employing over 5,000 people and shipping thousands of robots every month.”
“Massachusetts is truly the hub of robotics and recognized as a world leader,” he added. “With the continued support in the Mass Leads Act, this exciting industry will continue to grow in size and impact throughout the state.”
MassRobotics describes itself as “the largest independent robotics hub dedicated to accelerating innovation and adoption in the field of robotics.” The Boston-based group just lately kicked off Mass Robotics Accelerator, powered by Mass Tech Collaborative, to assist 10 startups by means of an intensive 13-week program.
During their go to, Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured a lab house and met among the startups housed on the facility. They additionally noticed a classroom that’s used for STEM (science, expertise, engineering, and arithmetic) training.
Lt. Gov. Driscoll and Gov. Healey with CEO Ian Goodine and CTO Ethan Walko, co-founders of Accelerator startup rStream. Source: MassRobotics
See Accelerator startups at Robotics Summit & Expo
MassRobotics will host a pavilion with the startups in its accelerator program on the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo, which might be on May 1 and a couple of on the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The startups will exhibit on the present ground and focus on their experiences in a session on Wednesday, May 1, at 4:15 p.m. EDT.
MassRobotics, a strategic associate of WTWH Media, which produces The Robot Report and the Robotics Summit, may even host an Engineering Career Fair and announce its Form & Function Challenge winners. Registration is now open for the Robotics Summit & Expo.
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Massachusetts invests in robotics management
Earlier this yr, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) launched a brand new $5 million initiative to spice up the robotics sector throughout the state. The new division, established throughout the Innovation Institute at MassTech, is targeted on supporting robotics analysis and improvement, testing, and workforce improvement.
“The investments proposed in the Mass Leads Act will help Massachusetts secure our leadership in the robotics sector,” stated Yvonne Hao, secretary of financial improvement for Massachusetts. “The proposed robotics capital program at MassTech and reauthorization of the R&D Fund will drive innovation by funding research, commercialization, and training across the state.”
“MassTech’s mission is to create opportunities for growth in the Massachusetts innovation economy, and that definitely includes robotics,” stated Carolyn Kirk, CEO of MassTech. “Our Innovation Institute implements a unique model for the state that spurs economic growth — together with industry leaders, academic researchers, and policymakers. MassTech is proud to help drive the competitiveness of tech and innovation through strategic investments and partnerships.”
The Innovation Institute has obtained state funding. Source: MassTech Collaborative
Governor visits North Andover High School
In North Andover, Gov. Healey met with the highschool robotics membership and congratulated the workforce forward of the Vex Robotics World Championships, which they may compete in later this month. She noticed its robotics initiatives and introduced a proclamation for National Robotics Week.
“There’s a reason why 1 in 4 robotics patents are earned by Massachusetts inventors – it’s because we prioritize giving this industry the tools it needs to thrive,” stated Driscoll. “Our administration is excited to continue supporting robotics entrepreneurs, as well as expanding opportunities for students to participate in STEM education and see themselves in a future career like robotics.”
Massachusetts is dedicated to persevering with its management in synthetic intelligence and robotics and to retaining extra of the expertise that comes out its many academic establishments, the governor instructed The Robot Report.
North Andover is off to Dallas!! Huge congratulations to 8568A Knights (consisting of Jack, Noah, Ajaya, Niko, Sam, and Grant) and 8568C Cowboys (consisting of David, Alex, Nik, Soham, and Ellis) on qualifying for the World Championship! @NASupt @chetjackson22 @NA_Athletics pic.twitter.com/pNgaYrYVvz
— Knights Robotics (@Knights_8568) February 28, 2024