Pittsburgh’s Robotics & AI Discovery Day on Sept. 16 will add a new Defense Pavilion to the conference showcasing technologies transforming the industry, national security and the next era of innovation.
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the Pittsburgh Technology Council announced they had entered into a strategic partnership for the day and will debut the Defense Pavilion. There, vendors and others will highlight robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomy and dual-use technologies driving innovation across defense, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, healthcare and other critical industries.
“If you want to see where robotics and physical AI are headed, Pittsburgh is one of the most important places in the world to experience it. Discovery Day brings together the technologies, companies and people defining what comes next, and our partnership with the Pittsburgh Technology Council makes this year’s event an even stronger reflection of the scale, relevance and momentum of this innovation ecosystem,” Jenn Apicella, executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, said.
The partnership reflects Pittsburgh’s position as a global leader in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing, officials said, while reinforcing the region’s role in shaping the future of physical AI.As artificial intelligence moves beyond software into intelligent machines, organizers said the conference day will offer a rare opportunity to experience these technologies firsthand. The Defense Pavilion will feature companies developing technologies that strengthen both commercial markets and national capabilities, showcasing innovations with applications across industry, public safety, and national security.
“Pittsburgh has extraordinary capabilities in robotics, AI, autonomy and advanced manufacturing that are increasingly important to our national defense and industrial competitiveness. This partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network gives us an opportunity to bring those capabilities together and demonstrate the important role this region can play in strengthening America’s technology and defense leadership.” Audrey Russo, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, said.