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Establishing the Tri-State Region as a Global Robotics Leader

Establishing the Tri-State Region as a Global Robotics Leader

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[ROBOTICs] is The biggest industry in the planet's history.

Marc Andreessen

Reagan National Economic Forum 2025

Prioritizing robotics will be key to accelerating e-commerce growth, from pick-and-pack operations to delivery.

McKinsey’s Public Sector Practice

Mckinsey & Company

the intersection of AI and the physical economy is transforming industries and creating new markets. 

Adam Jones

Morgan Stanley

[ROBOTICs] is The biggest industry in the planet's history.

Marc Andreessen

Reagan National Economic Forum 2025

Prioritizing robotics will be key to accelerating e-commerce growth, from pick-and-pack operations to delivery.

McKinsey’s Public Sector Practice

Mckinsey & Company

the intersection of AI and the physical economy is transforming industries and creating new markets. 

Adam Jones

Morgan Stanley

[ROBOTICs] is The biggest industry in the planet's history.

Marc Andreessen

Reagan National Economic Forum 2025

Prioritizing robotics will be key to accelerating e-commerce growth, from pick-and-pack operations to delivery.

McKinsey’s Public Sector Practice

Mckinsey & Company

the intersection of AI and the physical economy is transforming industries and creating new markets. 

Adam JonAs

Morgan Stanley

[ROBOTICs] is The biggest industry in the planet's history.

Marc Andreessen

Reagan National Economic Forum 2025

Prioritizing robotics will be key to accelerating e-commerce growth, from pick-and-pack operations to delivery.

McKinsey’s Public Sector Practice

Mckinsey & Company

the intersection of AI and the physical economy is transforming industries and creating new markets. 

Adam JonAs

Morgan Stanley

in New york, ThE Tech industry HAS GROWN FASTER THAN NYC’S OVERALL ECONOMY (2X), THE U.S. TECH ECOSYSTEM (3X), AND THE OVERALL U.S. ECONOMY (6X)

in New york, ThE Tech industry HAS GROWN FASTER THAN NYC’S OVERALL ECONOMY (2X), THE U.S. TECH ECOSYSTEM (3X), AND THE OVERALL U.S. ECONOMY (6X)

In a 2022 McKinsey industrial sector survey, 23 percent of retail and consumer goods respondents said they planned to invest more than $500 million in automation.

In a 2022 McKinsey industrial sector survey, 23 percent of retail and consumer goods respondents said they planned to invest more than $500 million in automation.

Past 5 years

Next 5 years

% of Capital Investment in Automation by Sector

Logistics & Fulfillment

Retail & Customer Goods

Life Sciences, Healthcare, & Pharmaceuticals

Life Sciences, Healthcare, & Pharmaceuticals

Automotive

Food & Beverage

WE ARE AT THE Center OF THIS WAVE

WE ARE AT THE Center OF THIS WAVE

New York Robotics Catalyzes Innovation and Accelerates the Commercialization of Robotics and Embodied AI in the Tri-state region, while Driving Progress across the National and Global Robotics Ecosystem.

New York Robotics Catalyzes Innovation and Accelerates the Commercialization of Robotics and Embodied AI in the Tri-state region, while Driving Progress across the National and Global Robotics Ecosystem.

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Our Global Reach

Our Global Reach

Regional

National

Global

Founded in January 2024, the non-profit New York Robotics has rapidly become the hub for robotics and embodied AI in the Tri-State.

75+
industry
Leaders

12+
Late Stage
STARTUPS

140+
Emerging Startups

40+
University Programs

150+ Ecosystem Partners

300+
INVESTORS

45+
Gov't
Entities

OUR GLOBAL CONNECTIONS INCLUDE

Silicon Valley 

Los Angeles

Portland

Phoenix

Albuquerque

Omaha

Austin

Dallas

Freiburg

Munich

Tokyo

Osaka

Odense

Edinburgh

London

Bristol

Paris

Zurich

Melbourne

New Delhi

OUR REGIONAL CONNECTIONS INCLUDE

Pittsburgh

Durham

Detroit

Boston

Chicago

Albuquerque

Austin

Montreal

Toronto

Philadelphia

Syracuse

Albany

New Haven

Uconn

Princeton

Washington D.C.

OUR Tri-state includes

New York

New York City

Connecticut

New Jersey

Eastern Pennsylvania

Regional

National

Global

Founded in January 2024, the non-profit New York Robotics has rapidly become the hub for robotics and embodied AI in the Tri-State.

75+
industry
Leaders

12+
Late Stage
STARTUPS

140+
Emerging Startups

40+
University Programs

150+ Ecosystem Partners

300+
INVESTORS

45+
Gov't
Entities

OUR GLOBAL CONNECTIONS INCLUDE

Silicon Valley 

Los Angeles

Portland

Phoenix

Albuquerque

Omaha

Austin

Dallas

Freiburg

Munich

Tokyo

Osaka

Odense

Edinburgh

London

Bristol

Paris

Zurich

Melbourne

New Delhi

OUR REGIONAL CONNECTIONS INCLUDE

Pittsburgh

Durham

Detroit

Boston

Chicago

Albuquerque

Austin

Montreal

Toronto

Philadelphia

Syracuse

Albany

New Haven

Uconn

Princeton

Washington D.C.

OUR Tri-state includes

New York

New York City

Connecticut

New Jersey

Eastern Pennsylvania

150+

Service Providers and Ecosystem Partners

75+

Global Industry Leaders

45+

International & Domestic

Government Entities

12+

Late Stage Startups

140+

Emerging Startups

40+

University Research Programs & Labs

300+

Investors

A Tri-state hub

Founded in January 2024, the non-profit New York Robotics has rapidly become the hub for robotics and embodied AI in the Tri-State.

A NATIONAL NEXUS

New York City naturally positions New York Robotics as a nexus for robotics and embodied AI across the region and nation

A Global Landing Pad

Robotics leaders nationwide and worldwide are pouring into New York for research, capital, customers, and talent.

150+

Service Providers and Ecosystem Partners

75+

Global Industry Leaders

45+

International & Domestic

Government Entities

12+

Late Stage Startups

140+

Emerging Startups

40+

University Research Programs & Labs

300+

Investors

A Tri-state hub

Founded in January 2024, the non-profit New York Robotics has rapidly become the hub for robotics and embodied AI in the Tri-State.

A NATIONAL NEXUS

New York City naturally positions New York Robotics as a nexus for robotics and embodied AI across the region and nation

A Global Landing Pad

Robotics leaders nationwide and worldwide are pouring into New York for research, capital, customers, and talent.

Who we Work With

Who we work with

Emerging Startups

Bringing founders and partners together

  • Fuel Your Growth with the resources to build and scale

  • Learn from Experts shaping robotics and AI

  • Tap Into Talent from New York and beyond

  • Join a Thriving Community of innovators and builders

  • Accelerate to Market inside one collaborative ecosystem

LATE STAGE STARTUPS

ACCELERATING COMMERCIALIZATION

  • Scale Smarter with the right connections and resources

  • Streamline Supply Chains to move faster and more efficiently

  • Secure Funding from top investors and strategic partners

  • Build World-Class Teams to power your next stage of growth

  • Protect Your IP and strengthen your market position

  • Drive Success toward profitability or acquisition

GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS

Connection with innovators and founders

  • Gain Early Access to top robotics startups and talent

  • Forge Strategic Partnerships that drive innovation

  • Launch Rapid POCs to test and scale new technologies

  • Discover Opportunities Early for timely acquisitions

  • Accelerate Growth and strengthen market leadership

Investors

A GATEWAY TO THE ROBOTICS MARKET

  • Access the Gateway to the booming robotics market

  • Discover High-Potential Startups before they scale

  • Partner to Nurture Growth and unlock long-term value

  • Back Industry Leaders solving urgent global challenges

  • Deliver Exceptional Returns with impact-driven innovation

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS & LABS

drivING research, innovation, and high-impact careers

  • Get Connected to industry partners and investors

  • Access Facilities & Mentorship that accelerate innovation

  • Prepare Students for high-impact careers in robotics & AI

  • Turn Cutting-Edge Ideas into real-world solutions

  • Attract Talent & Investment through collaboration

GOVERNMENT & RELATED ENTITIES

connecting government, industry, and academia

  • Connect Government, Industry & Academia to drive innovation

  • Accelerate Growth across the tri-state robotics ecosystem

  • Attract International Investment and global partnerships

  • Scale World-Class Robotics Companies locally

  • Build a Future-Ready Workforce to keep the region competitive

SERVICE PROVIDERS & Ecosystem Partners

CONNECTING A PIPELINE OF INNOVATION FOR STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

  • Connect with Innovative Startups shaping the future

  • Build Strategic Relationships with industry decision-makers

  • Gain Visibility & Credibility across the robotics ecosystem

  • Attract New Clients and grow your market share

  • Play a Central Role in advancing robotics globally

Who we work with

Emerging Startups

Bringing founders and partners together

  • Fuel Your Growth with the resources to build and scale

  • Learn from Experts shaping robotics and AI

  • Tap Into Talent from New York and beyond

  • Join a Thriving Community of innovators and builders

  • Accelerate to Market inside one collaborative ecosystem

LATE STAGE STARTUPS

ACCELERATING COMMERCIALIZATION

  • Scale Smarter with the right connections and resources

  • Streamline Supply Chains to move faster and more efficiently

  • Secure Funding from top investors and strategic partners

  • Build World-Class Teams to power your next stage of growth

  • Protect Your IP and strengthen your market position

  • Drive Success toward profitability or acquisition

GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS

Connection with innovators and founders

  • Gain Early Access to top robotics startups and talent

  • Forge Strategic Partnerships that drive innovation

  • Launch Rapid POCs to test and scale new technologies

  • Discover Opportunities Early for timely acquisitions

  • Accelerate Growth and strengthen market leadership

Investors

A GATEWAY TO THE ROBOTICS MARKET

  • Access the Gateway to the booming robotics market

  • Discover High-Potential Startups before they scale

  • Partner to Nurture Growth and unlock long-term value

  • Back Industry Leaders solving urgent global challenges

  • Deliver Exceptional Returns with impact-driven innovation

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS & LABS

drivING research, innovation, and high-impact careers

  • Get Connected to industry partners and investors

  • Access Facilities & Mentorship that accelerate innovation

  • Prepare Students for high-impact careers in robotics & AI

  • Turn Cutting-Edge Ideas into real-world solutions

  • Attract Talent & Investment through collaboration

GOVERNMENT & RELATED ENTITIES

connecting government, industry, and academia

  • Connect Government, Industry & Academia to drive innovation

  • Accelerate Growth across the tri-state robotics ecosystem

  • Attract International Investment and global partnerships

  • Scale World-Class Robotics Companies locally

  • Build a Future-Ready Workforce to keep the region competitive

SERVICE PROVIDERS & Ecosystem Partners

CONNECTING A PIPELINE OF INNOVATION FOR STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

  • Connect with Innovative Startups shaping the future

  • Build Strategic Relationships with industry decision-makers

  • Gain Visibility & Credibility across the robotics ecosystem

  • Attract New Clients and grow your market share

  • Play a Central Role in advancing robotics globally

Emerging Startups

Bringing founders and partners together

  • Fuel Your Growth with the resources to build and scale

  • Learn from Experts shaping robotics and AI

  • Tap Into Talent from New York and beyond

  • Join a Thriving Community of innovators and builders

  • Accelerate to Market inside one collaborative ecosystem

Emerging Startups

Bringing founders and partners together

  • Fuel Your Growth with the resources to build and scale

  • Learn from Experts shaping robotics and AI

  • Tap Into Talent from New York and beyond

  • Join a Thriving Community of innovators and builders

  • Accelerate to Market inside one collaborative ecosystem

Late Stage Startups

Accelerating Commercialization

  • Scale Smarter with the right connections and resources

  • Streamline Supply Chains to move faster and more efficiently

  • Secure Funding from top investors and strategic partners

  • Build World-Class Teams to power your next stage of growth

  • Protect Your IP and strengthen your market position

  • Drive Success toward profitability or acquisition

Late Stage Startups

Accelerating Commercialization

  • Scale Smarter with the right connections and resources

  • Streamline Supply Chains to move faster and more efficiently

  • Secure Funding from top investors and strategic partners

  • Build World-Class Teams to power your next stage of growth

  • Protect Your IP and strengthen your market position

  • Drive Success toward profitability or acquisition

Global Industry Leaders

Connection with Innovators and Founders

  • Gain Early Access to top robotics startups and talent

  • Forge Strategic Partnerships that drive innovation

  • Launch Rapid POCs to test and scale new technologies

  • Discover Opportunities Early for timely acquisitions

  • Accelerate Growth and strengthen market leadership

Global Industry Leaders

Connection with Innovators and Founders

  • Gain Early Access to top robotics startups and talent

  • Forge Strategic Partnerships that drive innovation

  • Launch Rapid POCs to test and scale new technologies

  • Discover Opportunities Early for timely acquisitions

  • Accelerate Growth and strengthen market leadership

Investors

A gateway to the robotics market

  • Access the Gateway to the booming robotics market

  • Discover High-Potential Startups before they scale

  • Partner to Nurture Growth and unlock long-term value

  • Back Industry Leaders solving urgent global challenges

  • Deliver Exceptional Returns with impact-driven innovation

Investors

A gateway to the robotics market

  • Access the Gateway to the booming robotics market

  • Discover High-Potential Startups before they scale

  • Partner to Nurture Growth and unlock long-term value

  • Back Industry Leaders solving urgent global challenges

  • Deliver Exceptional Returns with impact-driven innovation

University Research Programs & Labs

drivING research, innovation, and high-impact careers

  • Get Connected to industry partners and investors

  • Access Facilities & Mentorship that accelerate innovation

  • Prepare Students for high-impact careers in robotics & AI

  • Turn Cutting-Edge Ideas into real-world solutions

  • Attract Talent & Investment through collaboration

University Research Programs & Labs

drivING research, innovation, and high-impact careers

  • Get Connected to industry partners and investors

  • Access Facilities & Mentorship that accelerate innovation

  • Prepare Students for high-impact careers in robotics & AI

  • Turn Cutting-Edge Ideas into real-world solutions

  • Attract Talent & Investment through collaboration

Government & Related Entities

connecting government, industry, and academia

  • Connect Government, Industry & Academia to drive innovation

  • Accelerate Growth across the tri-state robotics ecosystem

  • Attract International Investment and global partnerships

  • Scale World-Class Robotics Companies locally

  • Build a Future-Ready Workforce to keep the region competitive

Government & Related Entities

connecting government, industry, and academia

  • Connect Government, Industry & Academia to drive innovation

  • Accelerate Growth across the tri-state robotics ecosystem

  • Attract International Investment and global partnerships

  • Scale World-Class Robotics Companies locally

  • Build a Future-Ready Workforce to keep the region competitive

Service Providers & Ecosystem Partners

CONNECTING A PIPELINE OF INNOVATION FOR STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

  • Connect with Innovative Startups shaping the future

  • Build Strategic Relationships with industry decision-makers

  • Gain Visibility & Credibility across the robotics ecosystem

  • Attract New Clients and grow your market share

  • Play a Central Role in advancing robotics globally

Service Providers & Ecosystem Partners

CONNECTING A PIPELINE OF INNOVATION FOR STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

  • Connect with Innovative Startups shaping the future

  • Build Strategic Relationships with industry decision-makers

  • Gain Visibility & Credibility across the robotics ecosystem

  • Attract New Clients and grow your market share

  • Play a Central Role in advancing robotics globally

New York By the numbers

  • 170

    Universities & Colleges

    25k+

    Tech start-ups

    1200

    vc's & investors

    82

    fortune 500

    150+

    consulates & embassies

    1m

    stem careers

  • 170

    Universities & Colleges

    25k+

    Tech start-ups

    1200

    vc's & investors

    82

    fortune 500

    150+

    consulates & embassies

    1m

    stem careers

Pushing robotics forward, together.

Pushing robotics forward, together.

OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS

Strategic partners

OUR LEADERSHIP

DRIVEN BY a team dedicated to robotics

DRIVEN BY a team dedicated to robotics

Jacob Hennessey-Rubin

Founding Board Member & Executive Director

Jacob Hennessey-Rubin

Founding Board Member & Executive Director

Jacob Hennessey-Rubin

Founding Board Member & Executive Director

RANDY HOWIE

Archytas Ascendant

Founding Board Member & Managing Partner

RANDY HOWIE

Archytas Ascendant

Founding Board Member & Managing Partner

RANDY HOWIE

Archytas Ascendant

Founding Board Member & Managing Partner

Kel Guerin

VP of Platform Architecture, Fauna Robotics

Founding Board Member

Kel Guerin

VP of Platform Architecture, Fauna Robotics

Founding Board Member

Kel Guerin

VP of Platform Architecture, Fauna Robotics

Founding Board Member

Fady Saad

Cybernetix Ventures

Founding Board Member & Strategic Partner

Fady Saad

Cybernetix Ventures

Founding Board Member & Strategic Partner

Fady Saad

Cybernetix Ventures

Founding Board Member & Strategic Partner

Tethering

Tethering

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INDUSTRY

RESEARCH

CAPITAL

INVESTMENT

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INNOVATION

INDUSTRY

RESEARCH

CAPITAL

INVESTMENT

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