National Robotics Engineering Center

National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) will be at Robotics & AI Discovery Day, hosted by Pittsburgh Robotics Network, on Wednesday, November 5! Stop by booth #927 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to see how we bring cutting-edge robotics from concept to commercialization. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eeSdH2Yf

Happy Halloween from the National Robotics Engineering Center Team! Our team celebrated the spooky season with the annual NREC Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Contest, and the creativity on display was incredible! From clever designs to impressive craftsmanship, our teams truly brought their A-game. Congratulations to our champions!

We are excited to share that the National Robotics Engineering Center will be attending FIRA USA 2025 - the leading 3-day event dedicated to autonomous farming and agricultural robotics. We look forward to discovering the latest robotics innovations, connecting with growers, technologists, and investors, and exploring opportunities for collaboration to drive smarter farming solutions. Visit us at the Pennsylvania Pavilion - Booth #P6 to meet our team, see our innovations, and learn more about our work in agricultural robotics! 📆 Dates: October 21-23, 2025 📍 Location: Woodland / Sacramento, California Get all the event details here: https://fira-usa.com/

We are excited to see Matthews Automation Solutions expand its partnership with Freespace Robotics, through the purchase of a flagship Freespace ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) for its new Atlanta center.   At the National Robotics Engineering Center, we are proud to have developed this unique ASRS and to collaborate with both Freespace Robotics and Matthews Automation in shaping the future of automation and transforming warehouse operations.   https://lnkd.in/gG9pfkxM

Pittsburgh is leading the way in robotics and AI and NREC is a big part of why! Since 1996, the National Robotics Engineering Center has turned research into real-world solutions, powering innovation in industries from defense to agriculture. Its work has helped launch startups, advance autonomous systems, and keep Pittsburgh at the forefront of this robotics and AI revolution. Check out this recent Site Selection article highlighting the city’s innovation ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eVWsizJU

After more than 15 years on display at The National Robotics Engineering Center, Dante II is on the move! This pioneering robot, developed by CMU’s Field Robotics Center in the early 1990s, was designed to explore some of the most extreme terrains on Earth. In 1994, Dante II made headlines when it descended into Alaska’s active Mt. Spurr volcano to collect gas samples - an ambitious mission to make hazardous scientific research safer through robotics. Recently, Dante II was carefully taken down from its display in NREC’s high-bay and transported to its new home: the soon-to-be-opened Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green. There, it will be featured in the lobby as part of an exhibit highlighting the evolution of robotics from early industrial systems to the cutting-edge technologies of today. A big thank-you to everyone who helped preserve and relocate this important piece of robotics history. We are excited for more people to learn about Dante’s legacy and the role it played in shaping the future of field robotics.

The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) is excited to be an exhibitor at Automate Show 2025 - a premier robotics and automation event happening in Detroit, MI next week. As a proud member of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), we are honored to showcase Pittsburgh’s leadership in robotics and automation at their booth (#2444). Visit us at Automate 2025 to meet our team, discover the latest innovations, and learn how NREC is driving the future of automation! 📅 Mark your calendars: May 12 - 15 📍 Location: Detroit, MI Get all the event details here: https://lnkd.in/gjVAfrn #Automate2025 #NREC #PittsburghRoboticsNetwork

We are proud to announce that Freespace Robotics, a pioneering company that developed its groundbreaking Order Fulfillment ASRS Cube technology with our support, has just won the StartUp of the Year award at #ProMat2025! The Order Fulfillment ASRS Cube is transforming the way warehouses and fulfillment centers operate by revolutionizing how orders are picked, packed, and shipped. This win is a testament to the hard work, #innovation, and collaboration between Freespace Robotics along with its manufacturing partners Matthews Automation and the talented team here at NREC. We're thrilled to be a part of the journey that's bringing cutting-edge solutions to the logistics and automation industries. This award represents the dedication to excellence in both technology development and real-world impact. Here's to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in #robotics and #automation! https://lnkd.in/ey7Ng_VD #StartUpOfTheYear

Delighted to host Team Pennsylvania and Carnegie Foundry at NREC this week. Look forward to future partnerships to improve jobs and economy in Western PA.

More great news coming out of National Robotics Engineering Center program sponsor Freespace Robotics. For this system build there have been great engineering discussions with the partner suppliers like CASI and many others. For those attending #ProMat2025 lets connect to talk about the development work we have been doing for Freespace Robotics (and make a introduction if needed) or talk about how National Robotics Engineering Center can take on the #Automation challenges you have that no one else can do. Will be on-site in Chicago Tuesday and Wednesday next week.