ATDev Joins $41 Million ARPA-H Initiative to Build the Future of Robotic Mobility and Independence
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Assistive Technology Development, Inc. (ATDev) announced today that it is a subcontractor for the Robotic Assistive Mobility and Manipulation Platform (RAMMP) program, awarded to the University of Pittsburgh under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) for up to $41 million.
Led by Principal Investigator Rory Cooper, Ph.D. at University of Pittsburgh, the RAMMP program aims to create a new generation of open-source robotic assistive mobility and manipulation technologies that empower people with disabilities to live more independently. The program combines advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital twin simulation to enable greater autonomy and reduce reliance on caregivers.
