This is a group of folks in the greater Pittsburgh area (or beyond if they don't mind commuting) interested in hobby-grade autonomous robotics competitions. The robots will be relatively small, built from kits or DIY, and completely under their own power in terms of mobility and intelligence. The competitions will be held indoors and typical of events like line racing, sumo, maze solving, object collection, etc. We aim to include folks of all ages, backgrounds, and professions. As interest deman …

Hey Cleveland! Ready for a tech revolution? Soon the new "Internet of Things" industry will change our lives by allowing us to connect, control and monitor "things"  with our smartphones. These smart devices will rely on an internet connection to stay in constant contact with us no matter where we are in the world. Imagine preheating your oven before you leave work, or opening a garage door remotely to let your son into the house, or even having your alarm clark start your morning shower. Sound …

There are a ton of software meetups in the 'Burgh, but for a city with such a rich history in manufacturing and robotics, where's all the hardware love? We're all about connecting Pittsburgh's community of makers, inventors, designers, investors and anyone who's interested in building a business in the world of physical products - from company boards to organic soap. Come join us and let's create an amazing addition to the tech scene in the Steel City.