The New England Council hosted an installment of their “New England Innovates” collection, hosted on the UMass Membership on October 31, 2024. This occasion highlighted regional innovation within the robotics sector, and explored challenges and alternatives for continued progress on this burgeoning area. This system start with keynote remarks from U.S. Consultant Jim McGovern (D-MA), the Co-Chair of the Congressional Robotics Caucus. Following the Congressman’s remarks, Tom Ryden, Govt Director of MassRobotics, moderated a panel dialogue that includes representatives of a number of New England Council members who’re main the way in which within the growth of robotics applied sciences. Panelists included:
- Tye Brady, Chief Robotics Technologist, Amazon
- Martin Buehler, Ph.D., Vice President and Distinguished Fellow, Robotics, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
- Sarah Mendelowitz, Supervisor, MADE Automation and Robotics, New Stability
- Carlo Pinciroli, Ph.D., Affiliate Professor, Robotics Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Holly Yanco, Ph.D., Professor & NERVE Heart Director, UMass Lowell
See full recording of the occasion beneath:
Credit score: The New England Council
