New York Robotics has formally launched as a non-profit organization to unify and accelerate the robotics ecosystem across New York City and the Tri-State region. The group reports that the region now hosts more than 160 robotics startups, with nearly 100 based in New York City alone, positioning it alongside established hubs like Boston, Silicon Valley, and Munich.
Key takeaways
- Ecosystem scale: Over 160 startups across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with nearly 100 in NYC.
- Network breadth: The organization has built a global network of 450+ robotics startups, 80+ corporations, 20 academic institutions, 40+ research labs, and 300+ venture capital firms.
- Founding members: Includes J.P. Morgan, New York University, AlleyCorp, EisnerAmper, and Cybernetix Ventures.
- New tools: Released a private beta of the NYR Index, an ecosystem intelligence platform for mapping startups, investors, and research labs.
- Industry support: Executives from J.P. Morgan and Standard Bots highlight the region's unique mix of capital, talent, and industrial infrastructure.
Launched in January 2024, New York Robotics aims to address fragmentation in the local community and elevate robotics as an investment class. The organization has hosted over 20 events and is partnering with C10 Labs, an operator selected for the NYC AI Nexus, to support applied robotics and advanced manufacturing ventures.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-02-03 · “New York Robotics launches as region’s startup count passes 160”