Pittsburgh, Robotics Capital of the World

Always a center for research, academic instruction, innovation and development, Pittsburgh is now one of the world’s largest commercial centers for autonomous robots with over 100 robotics organizations.

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Why Pittsburgh for Robotics?

We tell your story, getting you the recognition you deserve.

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network helps you to develop business opportunities, compete for talent, and facilitate interactions that propel industry development. We promote compelling stories that showcase our region’s industry strengths and leading organizations within our stakeholder networks, which then extends worldwide.

We build relationships and establish strategic connections.

Our organization produces events, webinars, forums and conferences, all created with the purpose of building bridges, forging new relationships and fostering a strong business community unified by robotics. The Pittsburgh Robotic ecosystem consists of a broad range of stakeholders including CMU, market leaders, startups, investors, suppliers, service providers … and the communities that surround us.

It is our goal to help all of our community stakeholders to attract and retain top talent, benefit from utilizing workforce development programs and develop influential industry relationships that create new pathways for all community members to join the emerging industrial revolution, Industry 4.0.

We facilitate collaborations to influence the direction and development of the industry.

Pittsburgh Robotics facilitates your efforts to connect with the best and brightest and be a leader in industry. We are in a time of accelerated change and new applications of autonomous technology. There are many opportunities for exploration, experimentation, collaborations and partnerships. There are few cities in the world where industry leaders can meet face-to-face to influence the direction of the industry. Pittsburgh is one of those places.

140+

Robotics Industry Organizations

18

Industry Verticals

$3.4B

Investments in Robotics Companies

20+

Academic & Research Organizations

7,000

Employees

#1

Robotics Doctorate Program in the World

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What is Pittsburgh Robotics' Role?

Pittsburgh Robotics represents the companies and leaders who make up the city's robotics ecosystem.

This community is is anchored by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and driven by 100+ robotics organizations, including the worldwide leaders in autonomous vehicle development.

It is our mission to accelerate the adoption of robotic solutions by bridging this large and dynamic community to the world. We do this by making connections, expanding our collective knowledge, and positively influencing the development and adoption of robotic and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Pittsburgh Robotics helps you accelerate opportunities for business growth and development

Our members make connections that matter at exclusive events and programs centered on knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

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Storytelling

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Networking Events

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Business Webinars

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Working Forums

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Mentor Networks

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Community Initiatives

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Recruiting Events

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Talent Development

Career Opportunities

Pittsburgh Robotics' job board connects robotics professionals to new opportunities and employers in the Robotics Capital of the World.

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