{"podcast":{"title":"TechVibe Pittsburgh","slug":"techvibe-pittsburgh-7066476","podcast_index_feed_id":7066476,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/543637/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/543637","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/b/b/f/0bbfbb48a5c5597427a2322813b393ee/TechVibe_Pittsburgh-20240918-axy49m78a6.png","author":"Jonathan Kersting","episode_count":208,"summary":"Curious about Pittsburgh's growing technology and innovation industry and the opportunities it has for you? This podcast gives you a front-row seat to the companies, people, and institutions that are making Pittsburgh's tech industry thrive. Discover the newest tech startups emerging from Pittsburgh; Meet dynamic entrepreneurs driving innovation and creating a rich landscape for tech company growth; and Stay on top of the latest trends from recognized industry experts and thought leaders. Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council have interviewed thousands of tech entrepreneurs and business experts across the tPittsburgh region's tech and innovation ecosystem. Get an inside look at the companies, people, and trends that are making Pittsburgh a worldwide center of technology innovation. Start by diving into Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem with a fan-favorite episode: \"Meet the New Head of CMU's Machine Learning Department.\" Don't miss out—click to listen now! TechVibe Pittsburgh is produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology, entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. Tune in Sundays at 6 AM 10 100.1 FM AM 102…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T10:19:21.681359+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/techvibe-pittsburgh-7066476"},"episode":{"title":"Carnegie Robotics: The Quiet Force Powering Pittsburgh's Robotics Revolution","slug":"carnegie-robotics-the-quiet-force-powering-pittsburgh-s-robotics-revolution","published_at":"2026-04-15T20:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/techvibe-pittsburgh-7066476/carnegie-robotics-the-quiet-force-powering-pittsburgh-s-robotics-revolution","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/techvibe-pittsburgh-7066476","url":"https://fc989b6d-a58a-4abc-a334-2e451691a749.libsyn.com/carnegie-robotics-the-quiet-force-powering-pittsburghs-robotics-revolution","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fc989b6d-a58a-4abc-a334-2e451691a749/CR.mp3?dest-id=4686337","summary":"Some companies chase headlines. Carnegie Robotics builds what makes them possible. Tucked inside a massive, repurposed steel facility in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood, the company has spent more than a decade doing what it does best: engineering the brains and eyes behind some of the world's most advanced autonomous systems. If Pittsburgh is \"Robotics Row,\" Carnegie Robotics didn't just move in early — it helped create the neighborhood. Founded in 2010 as a spinout of Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), the company was born out of a simple but critical gap: universities could prototype cutting-edge robotics, but they weren't built to manufacture and scale them. Carnegie Robotics stepped in to bridge that divide. Today, with nearly 180 employees and a track record of profitability spanning most of its existence, the company stands as a rare breed in tech — a scaled, globally relevant robotics firm built without venture capital. Its work spans industries that don't always make headlines but matter deeply: agriculture, mining, construction, defense, and maritime. In these environments, Carnegie Robotics develops autonomy systems and the core technologies that power them — including advanced sensors, localization systems, and ruggedized computing platforms. In simpler terms: it helps machines see, think, and operate in the real world. That technology is everywhere — even if you don't see the logo. From autonomous military vehicles to robotic systems used by major global manufacturers, Carnegie Robotics often operates behind the scenes, providing the critical components that make autonomy possible. And that's by design. The company embraces a \"no spotlight needed\" philosophy — focusing on execution over exposure. It doesn't ch…","meta_description":"Some companies chase headlines. Carnegie Robotics builds what makes them possible. 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