Pittsburgh is the Robotics Capital
of the World

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network facilitates commercial business growth and economic development opportunities for the Greater Pittsburgh region's robotics, autonomy, and AI cluster. This ecosystem is a globally recognized powerhouse of more than 125 advanced technology companies, offering 7,300+ high-impact jobs across 18 industry verticals, including autonomous transportation, defense, healthcare, agriculture, space, manufacturing and more. Together, we are not just shaping the future of technology—we're redefining the landscape of global innovation.

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Pittsburgh has the number #1 robotics graduate program in the country. Pictured above an agriculture robot from a Carnegie Mellon Laboratory.

Overseeing Pittsburgh's Robotics Ecosystem

Resources for Successful Commercialization

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) offers comprehensive support to robotics businesses at every stage of their journey and fosters a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, engineers, and other professionals. We strategically connect companies in this deep tech ecosystem with the critical resources needed to grow their businesses via access to capital, business development opportunties, industry insights, supply chain needs, as well as early stage growth opportunities through mentorship programs, startup accelerators, and educational workshops. The PRN promotes a variety of multi-industry collaborations, which drive innovation and forge partnerships that lead to collective success.

Matching Talent with Opportunity

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network strengthens the talent pipeline through targeted initiatives, including talent matchmaking that aligns candidates with company needs, on-campus recruiting events, and a specialized robotics jobs board. We connect trainers with employers and survey industry trends to ensure that workforce development aligns with market demands. This proactive addresses the needs of both job seekers and employers.

Global Recognition for our Leadership

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network amplifies the important work of our companies that are changing the world, and highlights the pivotal role of Pittsburgh's robotics and autonomy ecosystem in driving innovation and economic growth across multiple industries. We communicate a compelling, unified story that positions Pittsburgh as a global leader of innovation, showcasing our companies at industry trade shows, hosting international delegations to foster collaboration, and attracting new business and investment opportunties that unlock commercial growth and success. Through curated global communication channels, we engage over 20,000 industry and policy stakeholders, solidifying this community's reputation on the world's stage.

125+

Robotics Industry Organizations

18

Industry Verticals

$7.5 B

Investments in Robotics Companies

20+

Academic & Research Organizations

7,300+

Employees

#1

Robotics Doctorate Program in the World

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Meet Carnegie Robotics, builders of rugged autonomous vehicle solutions.

The Region's Vibrant Robotics, Autonomy, & AI Ecosystem

Listen, Measure, & Deliver

Our organization provides programming and services to the robotics and autonomy companies operating in the Greater Pittsburgh region in order to help them be more commercially successful. We take a data driven approach, continuously surveying our ecosystem companies to get to the heart of what matters.

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Meet Velo.AI and Hellbender Robotics, two of Pittsburgh fast growing robotics companies that engage the Pittsburgh Robotics Network.

The PRN accelerates the growth and development of the Pittsburgh region's deep tech ecoystem.

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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

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Advocacy and Policy

Career Opportunities

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network's job board connects robotics, autonomy, and AI professionals to new opportunities.

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The Southwestern Pennsylvania Robotics Talent Advisory Committee meets regularly to discuss ways to improve Pittsburgh's talent pipeline.

Concierge Talent Services

1 on 1 Consulting

We coordinate one-on-one meetings to assess your company's hiring needs, identify opportunities, and align with relevant regional investments.

Collective Workshops

We bring together universities, community colleges, local training groups, employers and economic development stakeholders to develop solutions.

Peer Groups

We organize the Robotics Talent Advisory Committee (RTAC) that unites robotics companies of all sizes and industries to discuss hiring trends and needs.

Get Engaged

Experience the varied ways that you can get involved in the Pittsburgh Robotics Network

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network connects diverse stakeholders within Pittsburgh's rapidly expanding deep tech ecosystem, centered in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Whether you're seeking to access top talent, build strategic business connections, collaborate with world-renowned research and development institutions, or tap into industry expertise, we're your gateway to innovation in the region.

Reach out to get engaged in Pittsburgh’s thriving robotics community.

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The PRN hosts networking events at our member companies' offices. Pictured here our June 2024, Aurora event.

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