After a successful collaboration in th area of AI, two amazing tech ecosystems in Berlin (Germany) and Pittsburgh (PA, USA) we would like to invite companies and stakeholders in discover amazing results of both cities in the area of robotics.

Why?

Berlin inspires - as a creative metropolis, as a startup hub and as innovative technology and science location. The German capital region contains a vibrant robotic ecosystem including over 60 companies that own technologies with a focus on the Care industry, Industrial robotics & Automation, Software & Machine Learning. The businesses benefit from 4 regional universities and over 70 non-university research institutions.”

Pittsburgh is claiming its transformation into the robotics capital of the world. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network estimates that the region's robotics cluster supports 7,000 jobs, and more than 45,000 technology workers.

With whom?

ARM Institute (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing)

The ARM Institute (non -profit institute) works across industries, government, and academia to strengthen U.S. manufacturing through innovations in advanced manufacturing technology, particularly robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and prepare the workforce to work alongside these technologies.

Pittsburgh Robotics Network

Pittsburgh is one of the WORLD’S top robotics ecosystems with over 100 organizations driving innovation in intelligent machines and ultimately changing the world. Most of them are members of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, which plays a role of a centre for research, academic instruction, innovation, and development.

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

Fraunhofer IPK in Berlin stands for 40 years of excellence in production science. We conduct applied research and development across the whole process spectrum of manufacturing industry – from product development, production processes, maintenance of investment goods, and product recycling to the design and management of manufacturing companies.

Meet innovative robotics companies from both cities and network with relevant players.

AGENDA:

16.30 Welcome words by Magdalena Zawodny-Barabanow SIBB e.V

and David Moock, Director Investment - Team Europe, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

16.35 Short overview of both Robotics ecosystems ( 10 minutes each+ Q&A )

o Berlin: Jens Woelki Manager Innovation | Manufacturing Industries at Berlin Partner for Business and Technology

o Pittsburgh: Jennifer Apicella, Program Director @ Pittsburgh Robotics Network

16.55 Robotics through research institute perspective:

Pittsburgh: Matt Rosenberger, Membership Development, ARM Institute (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing)

Berlin: Oliver Heimann, Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

17.15 Pitch presentations -Case studies 5 minutes each

• Matthias Krinke, Pi4 Robotics (Berlin)
• Pittsbourgh TBA
• Prof. Jens Lambrecht, Gestalt Robotics (Berlin)
• Pittsbourgh TBA

17.40-18.15 Networking /breakout rooms

Project PointOut is co-financed by :

Event in collaborations with partners:

Berlin Partner for Business and Technology

Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

Pennsylvania Departament of Community and Economic Development