Born in Carnegie Mellon University’s Biorobotics Lab, HEBI Robotics develops modular robotic hardware and software centered on motion control. Founded in 2014 by Professor Howie Choset, the Pittsburgh company designs and assembles its actuators and other products locally, supplying adaptable building blocks and custom robots for research and industrial inspection work.
ProtoInnovationsFounded in 2005 by roboticist Dimitrios Apostolopoulos, Pittsburgh’s ProtoInnovations develops modular autonomous robotics for extreme environments on Earth, the Moon and Mars. Its work spans flight-supported mobility software, planetary rovers, robotic wheels and tools, with NASA’s VIPER lunar rover among the missions supported by its autonomy and control technology. More than two decades of systems engineering and field testing underpin the company’s focus on safe, efficient operation in difficult terrain.PITTSBURGH, PA
Carnegie RoboticsFounded in 2010, Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Robotics designs and manufactures rugged sensors, computing devices, and autonomous systems for demanding commercial and defense applications. Its work ranges from MultiSense stereo cameras to custom autonomy programs, with engineering, manufacturing, and quality operations kept in-house at its U.S. facility. The company’s 60,000-square-foot manufacturing operation is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and has supported projects with partners including the U.S. Army, DARPA, Uber, and Boston Dynamics.PITTSBURGH, PA
Titan Robotics, IncFounded in 2014 by Carnegie Mellon faculty, Titan Robotics develops adaptive robotic systems for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and aerospace maintenance. From its Pittsburgh-area engineering base, the company combines robotics expertise with its proprietary Titan Controller so operators can use complex processes without programming or hard fixturing. Its field deployments include systems for aircraft paint removal, inspection, repair, and finishing.333998CORAOPOLIS, PA
SKA RoboticsFounded in 2015, Pittsburgh-based SKA Robotics is known for tackling robotic challenges that conventional solutions cannot handle. Its engineers develop custom systems for commercial and industrial clients, with projects ranging from hazardous mining work to generator maintenance.334511PITTSBURGH, PA