‍Press Release: The Pittsburgh Robotics Network Collaborates with NVIDIA to Accelerate Ecosystem Growth

Pittsburgh, PA – October 8, 2024 – The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is excited to announce its collaboration with NVIDIA to foster innovation and enhance connections between the commercial robotics business community, academia, and research institutions. This collaboration aims to advance the growth and impact of robotics by bridging the gap between research, innovation, and the commercialization of intelligent autonomy and robotics across multiple industries.

A Game-Changing Collaboration for Robotics

As part of this initiative, NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI platforms will accelerate the development and commercialization of robotics technologies in Pittsburgh. Expanded collaboration with local institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh will help ensure that groundbreaking research is fast-tracked into real-world applications, from autonomous systems to intelligent machines.

This collaboration comes as NVIDIA launches its inaugural NVIDIA AI Tech Community in Pittsburgh, aimed at fostering public-private partnerships to supercharge AI innovation. As part of this initiative, NVIDIA will establish joint technology centers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh to equip researchers, students, and faculty with cutting-edge AI technologies, further boosting innovation in AI and robotics across the city. These centers, slated for launch next month, will serve as hubs for research and development in areas such as autonomous systems, AI-driven robotics, and intelligent systems.

“Pittsburgh is home to a vibrant and growing robotics and AI ecosystem, and with NVIDIA’s technical support, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network is in a stronger position than ever to continue accelerating the region’s leadership in commercializing advanced technologies,” said Jennifer Apicella, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network. “With NVIDIA’s collaboration, we are better equipped to support the ecosystem and bring cutting-edge robotics solutions to market faster.”

“The era of physical AI is here,” said Amit Goel, head of robotics ecosystems at NVIDIA. “Working with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, the University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University will jumpstart meaningful private-public collaborations to further accelerate national generative AI and robotics expertise and innovation.”

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network looks forward to working with NVIDIA to equip the region’s robotics sector with the resources and support necessary to lead the next generation of advancements in autonomous systems, AI-driven robotics, and more.

About the Pittsburgh Robotics Network
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a world-leading robotics ecosystem in Pittsburgh. By connecting businesses, investors, and academia, The Pittsburgh Robotics Network works to accelerate the commercial growth and impact of robotics in the region and beyond.

Contact Information:

Maddi Love, Director of Communications

Pittsburgh Robotics Network

maddi@robopgh.org

+1 (412) 764-7546

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