2025 Exhibitors

We empower you with academic resources, mentors, and hands-on opportunities, and give you a supportive, vibrant campus experience—all at an affordable cost.

InnovatePGH is a non-profit organization focused on translating Pittsburgh's significant technological strengths into an equitable growth strategy. Through customized founder support, direct programming, and physical asset development, InnovatePGH is working to strengthen Pittsburgh's innovation district and create a founder-first neighborhood in Oakland.

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The Innovation Accelerators are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our mission is to provide the resources and support necessary for emerging businesses to thrive in competitive markets.

We will be showcasing the Innovation Accelerator Makerspace Network.

The Innovation and Design Engineering Accelerator (IDEA) Lab was created to serve critical needs to help meet the research and education missions of the University of Pittsburgh and the Swanson School of Engineering (SSOE). The lab excels at co-design, human-centered design, and design thinking approaches and implements those ideas across a wide range of fabrication domains including additive manufacturing, soft materials molding and forming, classical machining, electronics, embedded microcontrollers, software, and mobile applications.

Empowering Startups in Southwestern Pennsylvania

Innovation Works is one of the most active early-stage investors in the country. We help tech entrepreneurs go further faster with our unique combination of capital and a continuum of resources tailored to each startup’s needs, led by experienced entrepreneurs.

Innovative Electronics Corp. is a full service Electronics Contract Manufacturer. We manufacture PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assembles), Cable Harnesses, Electro Mechanical Assemblies, Box Build and Supply Chain Management.

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Integrated Industrial Technologies (I2T) helps manufacturers improve their operations through custom automation, engineering, and manufacturing solutions. Whether improving an existing process or building a complete automated system, I2T combines robotics, controls, vision, fabrication, and integration expertise to increase throughput, improve quality, reduce labor dependency, and deliver measurable manufacturing improvements.

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We are a AI and software development company focused on bringing real solutions to small and medium sized businesses. We have a beta version release upcoming of our social media management and content creation platform. As a side showing we will showcase our tax surplus overage software, that shows that we are capable of creating custom solutions for labor intensive industries.

JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent.  Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

Journey Robotics builds automation solutions focused on the aviation industry. The current focus is baggage handling robotics designed to reduce worker injury and improve the customer experience.

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Ignite your curiosity!

As Pittsburgh’s most visited museum, Kamin Science Center, formerly Carnegie Science Center, features five floors of amazing interactive exhibits that are perfect for visitors of every age.

KEF Robotics provides state-of-the-art autonomy software to fly aircraft without a human pilot. A computer vision company at its core, KEF enables aircraft to operate in day and nighttime without GPS in uncooperative environments. Our mission is to improve the safety and reliability of aircraft and expand their range and utility.

With 60 years of tradition and experience in the development and manufacturing of components and systems for e-mobility, we are positioned among the most reliable global technology and know-how providers of comprehensive solutions in the field of brushless permanent magnet synchronious motors.

KPMG is a global network of professional member firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services.  Our services help leading organizations address some of their most complex challenges and capitalize on their most significant opportunities. By leveraging proprietary technologies and continually refining our understanding of emerging trends like AI and automation, we provide well-informed, practical insights to drive innovation and enhance overall business value.

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A leader in custom AI solutions designed to help businesses work faster, smarter, and more efficiently.

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Leo Technical SalesLeo Technical Sales acts as a manufacture's representative handling high technology solutions in automation.

LinMot develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality linear motors, linear rotary motors, linear modules and linear systems for use in industrial automation. You get everything for linear motion from a single source. The headquarters of NTI AG is located in Spreitenbach, near Zurich in Switzerland. As an international, innovative company with an experienced customer service, sales and support network, we are always a competent and reliable partner for the realisation of linear and rotary movements.

Lexicon Design is a product development firm focused on helping our clients bring innovative hardware solutions from concept to launch. Our core expertise spans industrial design, mechanical engineering, user experience (UX), and design for manufacture (DFM). With experience in medical, industrial, consumer, robotics, and wearable technology, we leverage a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to create compelling, user-centric products that are production-ready and targeted to the client's market.

LindenAI, LLC is a Pittsburgh-based technology and management consultancy that provides R&D and strategic guidance for companies looking to incorporate AI, robotics, and autonomous systems into their operations.

We are a UK company that spun out of Oxford who recently established a presence in the US.  We offer the ultimate solution for Machine Vision.  It is a dual sensor camera combining video-rate hyperspectral imaging perfectly co-aligned with full 5MP RGB. Our unique system features 4,000+ hyperspectral pixels evenly distributed across the RGB frame, with each pixel capturing rich spectral data across 96 bands spanning the 440-900nm range. This seamless integration of visual and spectral information enables unprecedented analytical capabilities for applications requiring both contextual imagery and detailed material composition data. We combine the camera with a NVIDIA Jetson Orin Edge compute allowing real time analysis.

Macnica Americas enables innovation across Robotics, AIoT, Automotive & Mobility, Broadcast & ProAV, and Medical & Healthcare. As the North American division of Macnica Holdings, Inc., a $10B global leader headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, we combine a robust semiconductor line card, an ecosystem of leading technology partners, and an internal library of proven IP to help customers reduce design risk, accelerate development, and bring differentiated products to market faster. Our component-to-solution model is built on three core pillars: Capture, Process, and Communicate, delivering the building blocks and integration expertise that transforms complex requirements into production-ready solutions.

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Close the gap between planning and execution.

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Automatic sensor calibration and perception-based localization software, deployed at scale on robots operating on-road, off-road, indoors, and in the air.

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Mapless AI develops add-on remote driving technology to make direct-to-endpoint vehicle delivery cost-effective and scalable;we let you move vehicles without moving people.

Mars Robotics Association is a 501(c3) nonprofit that supports youth in SW PA exploring career options.  Primarily through robotics competitive programs but these teams are operated as a business so students who are not technical can still play a vital role in our teams communication, marketing and finance career exploration.

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The MattLab is developing the intelligence necessary to enable complex platforms to autonomously interact with and perform meaningful work in complex environments. The task areas include biologically inspired dynamic locomotion and learning, compliant manipulation for agriculture and food preparation, managing uncertainty in human-robot interaction, and field-ready search and rescue robotics. The central ideas that drive this work are classical control theory, Bayesian inference, practical optimal control, and modern reinforcement learning.

At maxon, we develop and build high-precision electric drive systems. We combine brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers into complete mechatronic drive systems. Our drives are ideal for use in robotics, AGVs, AMRs, logistics, and other mobility applications because of their size, reliability, and service life. We will be showcasing maxon's drive technology including our specialized systems for Robotics applications, including the HEJ90 (high efficiency joint), Robotic Joints, HPJ (high precision joint), and more.

Crafting innovative, high-impact marketing assets for technology, robotics, and manufacturing - with exceptional digital production from concept to final delivery.

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Megaport is changing the way people, enterprises, and service providers interconnect globally. Our Software Defined Network (SDN) connects 930+ enabled data centres in 26 countries across North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. We enable customers with fast, flexible, secure and on-demand connectivity to leading cloud, network, and managed service providers. Our Network as a Service solution offers greater agility, reduced operating costs, and increased speed to market compared to traditional connectivity options.

As a student at the University of Pittsburgh you have the opportunity to get involved in different technical electives and special topics courses. One such course showcased here is the Introduction to Robotics class where students are exposed to an overview of robotics concepts.  Students learn the basics of open source robotics software, how to program robots, sensing, communication, planning, and actuation functions to perform tasks. Talk to these senior undergrads to understand what student life is like in the MEMS department.

Mine Vision Systems is a mining technology company building the decision-making platform for underground mining. We introduce high-fidelity data into the mining workflow that has simply never existed before, enabling operators to move from assumptions to evidence-based decisions. Our digital infrastructure is designed to map, monitor, and manage the underground mining environment with confidence, creating a persistent, data-rich foundation for operational and strategic decision-making. Since the launch of our flagship product, FaceCapture, in late 2023, adoption has accelerated rapidly as customers realize the value of truly understanding their underground operations.

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MiniProto builds custom wire harnesses, offering hardware builders instant quoting and rapid turnaround by means of a web based configurator and USA based assembly.

From Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA aka Full Potential Project / Somerset Trust Bank / Atkins-Taylor Trust / Taylor Nelson Driven Lawyers / HAAS Foundation / Studica Robotics / Arconic & Family / Community

Rookie Year: 2024
Last competed in 2025

Details on firstinspires.org

Motional has been revolutionizing driverless technology for decades. Our DNA — a joint venture between automotive technology expert Aptiv and vehicle manufacturing leader Hyundai Motor Group — uniquely positions us to fundamentally change the way the world moves.

We harness deep industry experience in our mission to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs). Motional works closely with public and private partners to pair advanced driverless technology with a viable path to commercialization.

Near Earth Autonomy's technology allows aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS. Their solutions enable aerial mobility applications for partners in the commercial and defense sectors. Near Earth bridges the gap between aerospace and robotics with complete systems that improve efficiency, performance, and safety for aircraft ranging from small drones to helicopters. Learn more at https://www.nearearth.aero.

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New Century Careers is a nonprofit manufacturer and technical skills development organization serving the Southwestern Pennsylvania region through inclusive access to technical training opportunities while helping employers find and develop technicians seeking purpose, passion and success in the workplace.

The Allegheny Conference on Community Development and its affiliates - the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance and the New Economy Collaborative - bring together business, civic, and community leaders to foster the conditions that enable companies to locate, grow, and invest in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

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New York Robotics (NYR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the robotics and embodied AI industry across regional, national, and global landscapes. What began as a grassroots meetup - uniting a fragmented community across the New York Metropolitan area - has rapidly evolved into a driving force for innovation, investment, and industry growth. Through their work convening founders, industry leaders, researchers, and institutions, NYR has established itself as a driving force for innovation, investment, and industry growth, helping position New York as a premier global hub for robotics.

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Neya Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Research Associates, is committed to advancing the field of unmanned systems through the development and integration of cutting-edge technologies and expertise in autonomy, computer vision, cybersecurity, and general unmanned systems development and deployment. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that help our customers meet their mission goals. To learn more about Neya Systems, visit neyarobotics.com.

North Catholic High School is a college preparatory institution in Pittsburgh that provides a faith-based education, emphasizing academic excellence, personal growth, and community service within a supportive environment. The team's mission is to build students, not just robots, by providing a training ground for a wide range of skill sets. Their vision is inspired by their faith and the FIRST organization's principles, including gracious professionalism.

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The NSF AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (NSF AI-SDM) develops AI to augment human decision-making in societal domains such as public health and disaster management that require complex, often life-saving, decisions to be made under uncertain, dynamic, and resource-constrained circumstances, while also accounting for people’s perceptions of risk and trust. Using data-driven recommendations, counterfactual reasoning, and personalized interventions, we enable public health and emergency management organizations to make effective and ethical decisions that are socially accepted. We are also training and upskilling the workforce at the intersection of AI and social sciences through targeted engagement with high schools, community colleges, universities, corporations, and government partners, all while creating public awareness about AI's potential to positively impact society.

OctaPulse is building the future of autonomous aquaculture. We develop AI-powered computer vision systems that automate fish grading, deformity inspection, and phenotyping. These workflows currently require days of manual labor and significantly reduce farm margins. At Robotics Discovery Day, we will showcase our camera module prototype and vision models that can identify deformities and estimate weight in juvenile fish with over 90 percent accuracy.

Stop by the University of Pittsburgh's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid table to learn about the admissions process, our Swanson School of Engineering, and School of Computing and Information programs!

We provided micro and nano miniaturized connectors for ruggedized and rough conditions. We support electrical & mechanical engineers drive designs to tailor to their applications in early design phases.

Omnicell is a leading provider of medication management solutions and adherence tools for healthcare systems and pharmacies. With a focus on leveraging advanced robotics, automation, and data analytics, Omnicell aims to enhance patient safety, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency. Their innovative technologies, such as automated dispensing cabinets and central pharmacy automation systems, are designed to optimize medication management across the continuum of care. As a pioneer in the field, Omnicell continues to drive the future of healthcare through cutting-edge solutions that support better clinical and financial outcomes.

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Orbex Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electric motors and slip rings, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with international and domestic manufacturing facilities. We specialize in delivering high-quality, customizable motion control solutions, including brushless motors, Compact Wheel Drive (system solutions that combine BLDC motor and innovative cycloidal gearing technology), and various types of slip rings such as miniature capsule, through-hole, washdown, harsh environment, etc., backed by engineering expertise, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service.

General Purpose Manipulator for Physical Labor Automation

We believe the key to scaling robot manipulation is bridging the embodiment gap between humans and robots. Robots should be able to leverage massive amounts of human data effectively. By creating this bridge, we enable robots to learn from the vast repository of human manipulation skills and apply them in real-world scenarios with unprecedented dexterity and intelligence.

Robotic Systems used to enter confined space and submerged areas to clean while systems remain in service and no-person entry.

Local Workforce Development Board

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PathQuester is a digital career education platform that simplifies career exploration and planning by offering interactive, digital job guides and AI tools. We help individuals explore and succeed in diverse pathways, whether through university degrees, trade certifications, or freelancing.

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PennSTART is a public-private organization creating a comprehensive high-speed transportation testing, research and training facility that will benefit emergency responders, transportation agencies, industry, and research institutions by advancing the safety and efficiency of the United States transportation infrastructure.

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The Penn State Digital Foundry in an innovation hub focused on bringing education and training and technology assistance programs for local manufacturing, entrepreneurs, students and adult workforce. We will showcase our programs and services with live demonstrations of some of the technologies and capabilities that we utilize to deliver our programming.

Penn State University is a leading public research institution that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, fosters innovation, and emphasizes community engagement and global outreach.

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The Human-Centered Robotics Lab's esearch focuses on computational methods in human-machine interaction, robot learning from demonstration, and haptics, with applications in neuroscience, health science, robotics, and robot learning. Example applications include assistive exoskeleton control, information-based haptic feedback, and robot learning from multimodal human feedback.

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FIRST® is the world’s leading youth robotics community, delivering youth robotics competitions that inspire innovation, build confidence, and prepare young people for life. Discover what drives our global movement. Our programs are:
Suitable for schools or structured afterschool activities. Supported by a global network of volunteers, educators, and sponsor/donors, including more than 200 Fortune 500 companies. More Than Robots®: Guided by a signature set of FIRST Core Values, participants conduct research, fundraise, design, build, and showcase their achievements. Along the way, they discover career opportunities, connect to exclusive scholarships and employers, and find a place in the FIRST community for life.

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Perforated is a PyTorch-native optimization layer that improves model efficiency and accuracy.

Performance Motion Devices (PMD) delivers motion control without limits. For over 30 years, PMD has provided the intelligent motion control building blocks used in advanced robotics, lab automation, medical devices, semiconductor equipment, and industrial automation. From ICs and modules to drives and complete motion solutions, PMD's open, flexible, and high-performance technology gives engineers the transparency and control they need to build better machines, faster.

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Phantom Robotix is a robotics development company ready to provide both hardware and software solutions for your organization.

Phlux Technologies builds programmable 3D safeguarding that makes flexible robot cells practical on real factory floors. By replacing hard guarding and fixed light curtains, Phlux lets manufacturers shrink cell footprints, cut cycle times, and reconfigure lines without redesigning the safety system. The result is faster deployment, higher throughput, and the operational flexibility that fences have always blocked, unlocking true human-robot collaboration on the factory floor.

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Pittsburgh Drone Services, LLC is a professional unmanned aviation company specializing in drone-based mapping, progression monitoring, and workforce training across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. The company delivers high-resolution aerial data and analytical insights that support informed decision-making for property owners, contractors, developers, and municipal stakeholders.

Core services include orthomosaic mapping, site documentation, and progression monitoring workflows that track construction, infrastructure condition, and asset changes over time. The company also offers workforce training programs designed to prepare individuals and organizations for FAA drone certification.

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Pittsburgh Electric Propulsion is a student-led electric boat racing club at Pitt that gives university students a hands on experience in maritime EV's and autonomous watercraft technology.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council's Defense Robotics and Ai Coalition is one of the nation's preeminent leaders in connecting dual-use technology developers to the nation's national security apparatus.

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Pittsburgh Tomorrow is working at the intersection of people and place. We are on a mission to grow Pittsburgh, not just through population or economic growth;but also by revitalizing our city’s spirit. Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Beautifying and preserving our environment. Promoting arts and culture. Welcoming newcomers and creating community. Being proud of our city, and putting it back on the map. At this event, we would like to help grow awareness of our efforts and two key pillars of our work, our PittsburghPioneer.com platform to assist newcomers and our Pittsburgh Tomorrow Leadership Corps, which supports high-school aged students throughout the region in finding opportunities to grow in their leadership skills, serve the community, and understand the importance of civic involvement throughout their lives and careers.

The University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information (SCI) Master of Data Science is a 30-credit, 100% online program designed for working professionals and career changers, and it does not require a STEM background for admission. The self-paced, asynchronous format allows students to complete the degree in 20-36 months while building a portfolio of real-world projects. The curriculum focuses on computational, mathematical, and statistical foundations, predictive modeling, machine learning, and ethical data use, taught by the same faculty who teach on-campus courses.

For more than 80 years, Powell Electronics has been an authorized distributor delivering authentic, traceable electronic components for aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and other high-reliability markets. Customers benefit from genuine products backed by manufacturer warranties, documentation, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.

Powell ensures product integrity, accountability, and full supply-chain traceability, reducing the risks of counterfeit, altered, or improperly handled components. Backed by technical expertise, inventory, value-added services, and engineering support, Powell provides trusted solutions that help customers protect mission-critical programs and maintain confidence in every component they purchase.

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The Premier Innovation Hub is a purpose-built industrial innovation center that bridges the gap between advanced robotics technologies and real-world manufacturing needs. Anchored by Premier Automation and its venture studio Premier Labs, the Hub is a platform for innovation, job creation, and regional revitalization—offering shared infrastructure, startup support, and commercial space for companies advancing robotics, automation, and AI in traditional industries.

Protohaven is Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit makerspace, serving more than 200 artists, entrepreneurs, small-business owners, hobbyists, students, and the community at large. Our mission is to serve as a place where all can be inspired to learn and create. Located in Pittsburgh’s East End, our 12,500-square-foot facility houses more than 90 pieces of equipment applicable to a variety of industrial arts disciplines. The facility exists for the benefit of the community;it is meant to help people from all walks of life create amazing projects, whether they be innovative prototypes, inspiring works of art, a creative consumer product, or that “thing” they have always wanted to build.

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RealSense™ delivers the Visual Cortex of Physical AI™ through industry-leading depth cameras and vision technology used in autonomous mobile and humanoid robots, access control, industrial automation, healthcare and more. With a mission to deliver world-class perception systems for Physical AI and safely integrate robotics and AI into everyday life, RealSense provides intelligent, secure and reliable vision systems that help machines navigate and interact with the human world. The company is headquartered in Cupertino, California, with operations worldwide.

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At RedZone Robotics, we don’t just gather data, we help cities, municipalities, and utilities understand how smart data can protect your infrastructure, and your community, from harmful system failures. We provide the services you need to keep your collection system healthy - small and large diameter inspection, manhole inspection, complete system-wide assessment with our Accelerated System Assessment Program (ASAP), and specialty inspection services for those projects that just don't fit the standard mold. Let us guide your inspection project with our team of experienced professionals and innovative tools

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The Innovation Accelerators are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our mission is to provide the resources and support necessary for emerging businesses to thrive in competitive markets. We focus on empowering individuals to transform their innovative ideas into successful enterprises by offering access to state-of-the-art technology, collaborative environments, and expert guidance. As part of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, we are committed to advancing the fields of robotics, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship through strategic innovation and skill development.

Our initiative is designed to bridge the gap between concept and market leadership. By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we aim to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to excel.

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Rivers Agile is a deep tech company that helps organizations solve complex business challenges through AI, computer vision, digital twins, robotics, XR, and custom software. We develop intelligent solutions that improve safety, optimize operations, and accelerate digital transformation across industrial, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare industries.

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Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI) fosters a thriving environment for diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses by offering direct services, incubation support, training, and innovative strategies, acting as a sustainable economic engine for the region.

Robert Morris University (RMU) is a professionally focused, private, doctoral-granting institution dedicated to meeting local, regional, and global workforce demands. Through robust programs in Engineering & Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Health Professions, and Business, RMU directly aligns its curriculum with industry needs. By combining strong theoretical knowledge and technical expertise with career competencies—including critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and leadership—RMU prepares well-rounded graduates for high-impact careers and serves as a preferred strategic partner for corporations across the region and beyond.

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roboLoop is a downstream processor of electronic devices for recycling/material recovery with operations in Export and State College, PA. roboLoop is a spin off of eLoop which is a 17 year old IT asset disposition (iTAD) and electronic recycler based in Export, PA. What makes roboLoop unique is our ability to utilize custom robotics and bio-based material recovery to reduce processing costs and increase revenue generated by selling commodities extracted from end of life electronic devices.

A one stop shop for job seekers to learn about regional training opportunities, meet recruiters, acquire a free headshot, and hear directly from employees and hiring managers in the sector.

The Career Center is geared towards helping all job seekers, from undergraduate and graduate level students to current employees and tech adjacent talent. We recommend wearing business casual attire, having a printed or digital copy of their resume accessible, and researching our participating companies and training providers.

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• ARM Institute RoboticsCareer.org Lounge
• Meet directly with recruiters - (participating companies coming soon)
• Explore local training programs featuring StemNEtx and more
• Live chats with robotics sector professionals at the Deep Tech Institute Studio
• Professional headshots by Chad Isaiah Studios

To see open opportunities in our region, visit robopgh.org/jobs.

We are the Pitt Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), a student-led club dedicated to giving members practical experience in robotics. We organize technical workshops, industry tours, and have four active projects: combat robots, micromouse, rover, and a robotic arm. Our teams participate in competitions like the NHRL, University Rover Challenge, and micromouse events.

RoboticsCareer.org Supports U.S. Manufacturing

Launched in May 2021 and funded through support from the Department of Defense, RoboticsCareer.org is a national workforce capability powered by the ARM Institute. Millions of manufacturing jobs are at risk of going unfilled in the coming years due to a historic skills gap. RoboticsCareer.org brings much needed awareness to these roles, the skills needed, the importance of these jobs, and more to support students and workers at each stage of their career.

SailBot at Pitt is a club that specializes in building a small autonomous sailboat as a part of the International Robotic Sailing Regatta, competing every summer.

The Sarah Heinz Advanced Robotics Program represents the STEAM programs offered at the Sarah Heinz House, a Boys and Girls Club member in Pittsburgh's North Side Neighborhood. We offer programs to kids from 1st to 12th grade, which include multiple robotics teams that compete in VEX, VEX IQ, Seaperch, FIRST, and FIRST LEGO League.

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At SDP/SI, we set ideas into motion through a combination of engineering know-how, creative solutions and state-of-the-art manufacturing. Since 1950, we’ve supported our clients’ success—from delivering precision gearing for the F-14’s AWG-9 weapons control system to crafting custom components for today’s life-saving surgical robots, and even specialized parts for the Mars Rover.

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Seegrid is redefining industrial material handling with autonomy that works. As a leading autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions provider for palletized workflows, Seegrid delivers AI-powered autonomous fork trucks and tow tractors, enterprise fleet management software, and best-in-class service and support to enable safe, connected, reliable autonomy at scale.

With over 20 million autonomous miles driven, Seegrid solutions are proven in live production across 2,500+ vehicles at 200+ customer sites.

Building on this trusted foundation, Seegrid is advancing its next-generation capabilities—including Physical AI and VDA 5050-compliant interoperability—while simultaneously executing a strategic roadmap to introduce new solutions that expand into additional market opportunities.

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Advanced AI Enabled Multi-Parameter Monitoring Fiber Optic Solutions for early-stage energy, battery storage, nuclear and industrial asset degradation detection, risk mitigation and proactive predictive maintenance, performance optimization and capital expenditure management.

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Seyond is the industry leader in directional and solid state lidar, powering the future of mobility and physical AI.

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SICK’s modern sensor technologies and software solutions for navigation, localization and positioning enable the precise and safe movement of mobile robots in dynamic environments. In particular in the vicinity of people, it is essential that autonomous robots reliably recognize their surroundings and people.  For safety and automation, it is essential to interpret, utilize and visualize sensor data. Sensor technologies from SICK therefore offer innovative intelligent solutions for all challenges in the areas of Robot Vision, Safe Robotics, End-of-Arm Tooling and Position Feedback.

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Silly Surfacing, LLC has engineered a Patent-pending design for an autonomous process to detect, map, repair potholes while in motion and without the need to stop traffic. There is incredible potential for pothole repair automation that involves operator & driver safety, environmentally friendliness and a more cost effective way to solve an ever-growing problem.

Our mission is to automate the jobs that people can't, shouldn't, or don't want to do. We strive to promote efficient economies and a better quality of life for all humanity.

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Slippery Rock University, formally Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, is a public university in the Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania area. SRU is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The university has been coeducational since its founding in 1889.

SP8CEAI is revolutionizing payload integration for space missions with the world’s first smart facility powered by AI generative procedures—executed with on-edge adaptive controllers and verified through digital-twin simulation—built on proven, certified industrial robots. Our platform automates the intricate, error-prone, and labor-intensive process of preparing satellites for launch. Designed for both defense and commercial sectors, SP8CEAI delivers scalable, rapid, and auditable infrastructure for payload processing.

Space Precision delivers the perfect space mechanism solution no matter the mass, volume, functional, or environmental constraints of an application. We deploy decades of expertise delivering custom mechanisms in accelerated timeframes, focusing on system-level efficiencies and design precision.

STEM Coding Lab is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017, with the mission of providing K-8 children living in under resourced communities with CS/AI/STEM skills needed to succeed in a digital economy.  SCL delivers 180+ classes every week across more than 30 schools and institutions to more than 4,500 K-8 children. Programming is primarily delivered during the school day (70%) and after school (15%), with the remainder through summer camps and special events. SCL’s educators deliver an experiential, hands-on learning model grounded in robotics and game design. More than 80% of participating students are eligible for Title I federal free lunch, and SCL has maintained a 100% retention rate among its school partners. For more information, please visit our website www.stemcodinglab.org, or email info@stemcodingpa.org

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We are a nonprofit focused on workforce development in emerging STEM fields

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SMC is a manufacture of electrical contact components - used for charging stations - we will be displaying examples of these types of components

STMicroelectronics (ST) is a global semiconductor company and a leading supplier of microcontrollers, sensors, power management, motor control, and edge AI technologies used in robotics, industrial automation, smart devices, and embedded systems. ST solutions help engineers build intelligent, energy-efficient systems that can sense, process, and act in real time.

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Strategy Robot, Inc. is a Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science Department spinout company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2018 by eminent professor and successful serial entrepreneur Dr. Tuomas Sandholm, Strategy Robot is a DoD-focused AI software product company. Over $60M has been invested over 22 years in R&D.

Strategy Robot has the only superhuman AIs for planning against adversaries, including the best fighter pilot AIs in the nation, wargarming, command and control (C2), and training.

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Streaver is an AI‑driven solutions agency headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, focused on building bespoke products in AI/ML, full‑cycle software development, UX/UI design, DevOps, and provide team expansion services.

Streaver exists to serve as a catalyst for positive change, shaping the future through AI‑driven innovation and driving real business impact.

Super Powers Mobility (SPM) is developing high performance high voltage electric off-road vehicles. We're starting off by focusing on powertrain IP ownership which will be licensed to OEMs, and used to create a ground-up vehicle in the future.

Team 1708, known as Amp'D Robotics, is a nonprofit robotics team based at McKeesport Area High School in Pennsylvania. Established in 2005, the team is dedicated to promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education through hands-on robotics experiences. They support students in grades 4–12 from various school districts, including McKeesport, Norwin, East Allegheny, Elizabeth Forward, and PA Cyberschools.

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Team 23493 has been competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge for 2 seasons, and a total of 17 official events since 2019. They were a rookie (and began competing) in 2023 and remain active as of the current season, 2025-2026

Technosoft is a leading motion control technology company specialized in the development, design and manufacture of motion control products and custom systems. We produce micro drives with embedded motion controllers, while maintaining a small, power-dense footprint. These technologies are designed to enable robotics developers to streamline their approach, give them options, and advance the evolution of their robots, without the burden of bulky hardware.

Creating novel linear actuation technologies that push the limits of speed, efficiency and cost reduction.

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Team TeraBridges (FTC 18603) is an award-winning FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team from Upper St. Clair High School, recognized for competitive excellence, innovation, and community impact. In 2026, the team won the Western Edge Premier Event Championship and 1st Place Connect Award, while also earning the Grand Prize in the Tikkun Olam Makers Global Innovation Challenge for its Motorized Toddler Mobility Trainer (TMT), an assistive technology solution designed to improve mobility and independence for young children with disabilities. Beyond robotics and outreach, TeraBridges has engaged in advocacy to expand access to robotics education across Pennsylvania, contributing to bipartisan legislative efforts surrounding Senate Bill 1419, which seeks to promote statewide robotics education. The team exemplifies how student-led robotics can extend beyond competition to create meaningful community impact and help shape the future of STEM education.

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