RoboBoston, one of the largest celebrations of robots and robotics of its kind, takes place in the innovative Boston 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. RoboBoston will be held at 88 Seaport Blvd, Boston; the entire event is free and open to the public.

“RoboBoston exemplifies the spirit of innovation that defines the Seaport,” said Yanni Tsipis, Senior Vice President of Seaport Development at WS Development. “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 will feature the following events:

Thursday, September 25, 2025

  • VIP networking reception for senior robotics leaders (by invitation only) sponsored by WS Development in Seaport

Friday, September 26, 2025 

Saturday, September 27, 2025 

  • 10:45 am: 3rd Annual Sidewalk Robot Parade (from Sleeper Street to Fan Pier) leading the way to the Robot Block Party Ribbon-Cutting
  • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: The 8th Annual Robot Block Party: A family-friendly event, free and open to the public

“The robotics ecosystem in Massachusetts benefits from a strong coalition of public and private organizations working to build a more innovative future,” said Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) CEO Carolyn Kirk. “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 more about each organization, discover open positions, understand what career tracks look like, and schedule interviews. Participating companies are listed on the RoboBoston landing page. Job seekers must register for the event in advance on Eventbrite here. Robotics and AI companies interested in participating in the career fair should contact MassRobotics at info@massrobotics.org.

Robot Sidewalk Parade

Our crowd-favorite 3rd Annual Robot Sidewalk Parade will feature rolling, crawling, and walking robots making their way from Sleeper Street down the north side of Seaport Blvd to 88 Seaport Blvd. for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to launch this year’s 8th-annual Robot Block Party. The parade will begin at 10:45 on September 27 (at Sleeper Street). Join the hundreds of people that line the sidewalks to cheer on our robots. The parade is open to the public.

“Wow, this is Boston’s 8th Annual Robot Block Party! It’s incredible to see how the growth in our event and in the robotics community in Massachusetts each year,” said Tom Ryden, Executive Director at MassRobotics. “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. There will be opportunities to fly through a drone obstacle course, drive an underwater robot, control a collaborative robot arm, and play 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. More details can be found here.