MassRobotics Launches the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge, Leveraging Adaptive Computing for Edge Robotics Applications

BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2023 / MassRobotics, the leading robotics innovation hub in the world, is thrilled to announce the opening of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge. This challenge invites participants to explore the benefits and advantages of AMD Kria SOMs to create solutions that seamlessly integrate adaptive computing into their robotics projects. Companies with existing solutions that welcome customization and optimization through the use of software and hardware re-programmability and acceleration are encouraged to apply.

The Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit

Participants in the challenge will design innovative new solutions using development platforms such as the AMD Kria™ KR260 Robotics Starter Kit – a platform to evaluate and develop applications targeted to robotics, machine vision, and industrial communications and control. With real-time computing requirements becoming increasingly crucial in robot development, the KR260 presents an ideal solution by offering low power consumption, high performance, reconfigurability, and reliability with a path to volume production with the K26 SOM.

By participating in this challenge, contenders will gain invaluable mentorship and hands-on experience working with AMD adaptive computing technology and development tools, while networking with industry leaders in robotics and technology.

Applications for the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge will be accepted from May 22 to June 15, 2023. Companies selected for the challenge will be granted access to Kria KR260 starter kits, AMD gear, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to showcase their revolutionary technology in the AMD booth at prominent robotics industry trade shows.

“We are thrilled to launch the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge in collaboration with AMD, a company that has played a key role in advancing the field of robotics through its many developments and investments,” said Juan Necochea, Director of Strategic Partnerships at MassRobotics. “This challenge presents a unique opportunity for early-stage robotics companies to demonstrate their skills and expertise utilizing the AMD Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kits. We are excited to witness the groundbreaking solutions that emerge from this collaboration.”

The timeline for the challenge is as follows:

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Applications open: May 22, 2023
Applications close: June 12, 2023

EVALUATING APPLICATIONS:

Cohort Announcement: June 16, 2023
Program begins: June 19, 2023
Program ends: October 20, 2023

Eligible companies for the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge should focus on addressing complex problems in the field of robotics, be an early-stage startup (up to Series A), have a solid team with digital and analog design expertise, possess strong leadership with a proven track record, and a defensible IP position.

Participants in the program will receive a range of benefits, including:

• Prize funding of $5,000 USD per selected startup
• Access to AMD’s innovation centers and experts in Industrial, Vision, Healthcare & Sciences markets
• Opportunity to showcase solutions at prominent events, such as ROSCon and SPS trade shows, under the AMD banner
• Introductions to MassRobotics’ extensive robotics network
• Access to AMD Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kits
• Opportunity to collaborate on marketing and media engagements such as press announcements, articles and tradeshows

“AMD is excited to collaborate with MassRobotics on the Robotics Innovation Challenge,” said Chetan Khona, senior director of Industrial, Vision, Healthcare and Sciences Markets at AMD. “AMD Kria SOMs are an ideal platform to accelerate robotics innovation and easily take ideas to production at scale. We look forward to seeing the creative applications that result of our ever-growing commitment to the robotics community.”

Join MassRobotics and AMD in shaping the future of robotics through innovation and collaboration. Apply for the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge today.

About MassRobotics

MassRobotics is a nonprofit robotics innovation hub, accelerator, and incubator. The result of collaborative work among engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs with a shared vision to create a strong, vibrant robotics ecosystem, MassRobotics is headquartered in Boston and reaching and supporting robotics innovation globally. MassRobotics’ mission is to help create and scale the next generation of successful robotics technology and connected devices companies by providing innovative entrepreneurs and startups with the workspace and resources they need to develop, prototype, test, and commercialize their products and solutions.
See www.massrobotics.org for details.

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SOURCE: MassRobotics