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Tech giant Qualcomm Technologies is teaming up with MassRobotics to give robotics startups the tools and support they need to bring their innovations to life. The partnership brings advanced AI and computing resources to one of the world's largest independent robotics hubs.
A Boston University team beat competitors from MIT and 14 other universities to win a prestigious robotics innovation challenge. Fifteen teams from around the world showcased cutting-edge automation projects at The Robotics Summit 2026.
Stanford professor Dr. Allison Okamura receives $50,000 for pioneering work in haptics and medical robotics, while Dr. Ayoung Kim of Seoul National University earns $5,000 for advancing autonomous navigation systems. These prestigious medals celebrate women shaping the future of robotics technology.
Australia just opened applications for a national robotics competition that sends the winner to train with world-class innovators in Boston for a month. The program is connecting homegrown tech talent with global opportunities while solving real problems in farming, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Eleven innovative healthcare robotics startups just joined a program designed to speed their life-changing technologies from the lab to patients who need them. From AI-guided dental care to robots that sort medications, these companies are getting expert mentorship to navigate the complex path from prototype to hospital bedside.
Nine robotics startups from six countries just gained access to $200,000 in cloud credits, cutting-edge AI tools, and expert mentorship to turn their physical AI prototypes into real-world solutions. The program helps robots handle everything from farming to retail shelving.
Mikell Taylor, who built robots from a prom date to Amazon's first autonomous mobile robot, is bringing women in robotics together for mentorship and connection. The breakfast kicks off a summit addressing the fact that only 19% of robotics engineers are women.
When Maja Matarić's daughter asked why she worked with robots, the researcher wanted a better answer than "I publish papers." Now her socially assistive robots help students manage anxiety and depression through therapy.
Dr. Maja Matarić and Dr. Tania Morimoto are pioneering robots that provide therapy support and improve access to medical care. Their work shows how robotics can make healthcare more accessible and effective for everyone.