RoboBoston, one of the largest celebrations of robots and robotics in the US, takes place in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
More than 50 companies, universities, and student robotics teams will gather to showcase advanced robotics and technology in a pavilion-style, family-friendly exhibition.
The event – organized with MassRobotics – will be held at 88 Seaport Blvd, Boston, and is free and open to the public.
Yanni Tsipis, senior vice president of Seaport Development at WS Development, says: “RoboBoston exemplifies the spirit of innovation that defines the Seaport.
“As proud hosts and long-time partners of this extraordinary event, we’re thrilled to welcome the public to explore cutting-edge robotics and connect with the brilliant minds shaping the future of technology right here in Boston.”
RoboBoston schedule of events
Thursday, September 25, 2025
- VIP networking reception for senior robotics leaders (invitation only), sponsored by WS Development in Seaport
Friday, September 26, 2025
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Robotics and AI Technical Career Fair
Saturday, September 27, 2025
- 10:45 am: 3rd Annual Sidewalk Robot Parade (from Sleeper Street to Fan Pier), leading to the Robot Block Party ribbon-cutting
- 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: 8th Annual Robot Block Party (family-friendly, free and open to the public)
Carolyn Kirk, CEO of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), says: “The robotics ecosystem in Massachusetts benefits from a strong coalition of public and private organizations working to build a more innovative future.
“As the largest robotics community event in the region, RoboBoston showcases the immense talent and creative depth in our state and provides collaborative opportunities that will continue to make Massachusetts a global robotics leader.”
Robotics and AI technical career fair
The Robotics and AI Technical Career Fair will feature technology companies hosting information sessions where candidates can learn about organizations, discover open positions, understand career tracks, and schedule interviews.
Participating companies are listed on the RoboBoston landing page. Job seekers must register in advance on Eventbrite. Robotics and AI companies interested in participating should contact MassRobotics at info@massrobotics.org.
Robot sidewalk parade
The 3rd Annual Robot Sidewalk Parade will feature rolling, crawling, and walking robots traveling from Sleeper Street down the north side of Seaport Blvd to 88 Seaport Blvd for the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to launch this year’s Robot Block Party.
The parade begins at 10:45 am on September 27 and is open to the public.
Tom Ryden, executive director at MassRobotics, says: “Wow, this is Boston’s 8th Annual Robot Block Party! It’s incredible to see the growth of our event and the robotics community in Massachusetts each year.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity for the public to experience firsthand the innovations happening in the robotics industry and to showcase Massachusetts’ position as the world’s leading robotics hub.”
Robot block party
The 8th Annual Robot Block Party will take place on September 27, 2025, where the public can see and interact with exciting technology including drones, collaborative robots, robot dogs, and underwater robots.
Activities include flying through a drone obstacle course, driving an underwater robot, controlling a collaborative robot arm, and playing with a robot dog.
The event is made possible with sponsorship from MassTech Collaborative, EF Explore America, Mitre, Arrow, and Raytheon, with the support and collaboration of Boston Seaport by WS.
