Founded 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.
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
HEBI RoboticsBorn 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.333998PITTSBURGH, 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
SeegridFounded in Pittsburgh in 2003 by roboticist Hans Moravec, Seegrid builds autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics facilities. Its U.S.-engineered lift trucks and tow tractors use infrastructure-free navigation to move pallets and cart trains through busy sites where people and automation work together. Seegrid also provides Fleet Central software and deployment support, with more than 2,000 AMRs operating across over 200 customer sites and more than 20 million autonomous miles driven.PITTSBURGH, PA