Connecting Robotics, Capital, & Commercialization in the Bay Area & Beyond
The Bay Area Robotics Association (BARA) unites corporates, investors and startups driving embodied AI, humanoids, and the broader robotics ecosystem.
ABOUT US
BARA at a Glance
The Bay Area Robotics Association connects innovation with capital and buyers. We focus on real outcomes, pilots, partnerships, and growth across humanoids and all major robotics categories. BARA was launched at the Humanoids Summit Silicon Valley, a partner industry event where leading minds in robotics, especially humanoids, gather from around the world.
What We Do
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Closed-door sessions that connect qualified startups with buyers and investors.
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Targeted pathways to pilots and supplier partnerships.
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Concise ecosystem updates and a members-only directory that make collaboration fast.
Member Benefits
Quarterly closed-door meetings, free to members
Rotating between San Francisco and Bay Area hubs.
Ecosystem updates
Short monthly or bi-quarterly email with insights, funding news, and pilot opportunities
Members-only directory
One private list for startups, corporates, and investors.
Industry intelligence
Curated insights on market shifts, standards activity, and emerging robotics clusters to help members stay ahead.
Matchmaking form
Submit needs on a simple form. Our team initiates email introductions within one week.
Humanoids Summit privileges
Member discounts on tickets, exhibits, and sponsorships, plus priority for speaking consideration, prime booth locations, partner events, and collaboration opportunities.
Membership
Join the network accelerating embodied AI and robotics.
Who Can Join?
Startups. Corporates. Investors by invitation.
We do not offer individual memberships. Membership is limited to qualified organizations advancing humanoid, industrial, service, and mobility robotics, and the partners who invest in or buy from them.
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Founding Announcement
BARA is being introduced during the Humanoids Summit Silicon Valley, where robotics leaders from around the world gather to align on next-generation development and industry collaboration. The Summit, held alongside International Humanoids Day, is the ideal stage for a soft launch, giving early members and partners a first look at the vision ahead of the formal announcement. A full press release will be shared in the coming weeks.
Media inquiries: media@bayarearobotics.org