🖥️️ Drones, AI and Robots...Oh My! | CityClips #253

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Drones, AI, and Robotics – there’s no denying that the future will heavily rely on advanced technology. In this week's Tech Tuesday, we captured clips on support offered by FSU and FAMU post-Helene, a winning startup in a Million Dollar Pitch Competition, and a volunteer opportunity for Tally Robotics’ upcoming FIRST events.

Quick Summary

In this 253rd edition, here’s what we found:

• Local: Drones + Health Initiatives

• STEM: Tally Robotics | Call for Volunteers for FIRST Events

• Pitch Winner: Upsolve AI Wins Million Dollar Pitch Competition

• Featured Partner: Main Cleaning Solutions | Certified by IICRC

• TLH Tech Events

LOCAL

DRONES + HEALTH SERVICES

Image Credits: FSU Emergency Management & FAMU

🫶 FSU and FAMU provided assistance following Helene using drones and mental health initiatives. | Tal Dem

• Hurricane Helene has impacted tens of thousands of individuals throughout the state, and both Florida State University's drone team and the faculty at Florida A&M University are actively involved in the comprehensive recovery efforts.

• FSU's drone team from the Center for Disaster Risk Policy was sent to the Big Bend region for urban search and rescue operations, while FAMU faculty provided support to first responders to help them maintain their mental well-being while working in the affected areas. ⛑️

• After the drones take images of the damage, the team sends them to the State Emergency Operations Center to give a clear view of how bad the impacts were. The information also helps accelerate the process of distributing financial aid to the affected communities.

• From FAMU, Kellie O’Dare – an assistant professor in the university's Institute of Public Health – has been able to provide mental health services to first responders through her team’s partnership with Florida's State Fire Marshal office.

STEM

VOLUNTEER OPP

Image Credits: Tallahassee FRC Regional via IG and Tally Robotics

🤖 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff | Tallahassee FRC Regional via IG

• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit organization that prepares young people for the future through a suite of life-changing youth robotics programs that build skills, confidence, and resilience.

• The 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff is on January 4th at FAMU/FSU College of Engineering. While the 2024 Florida Regionals will be from March 13th to 16th at Florida A&M University. | Learn More

• TallyRobotics is looking for STEM-loving folks to volunteer at the upcoming FIRST events at Maclay School. The Practice Tournament on October 12th provides a perfect opportunity to gain experience and familiarize yourself with the role. The Qualifier Tournament will take place on November 16th. They will have teams from all over Tallahassee/Leon County and Jefferson County at the event!

• All roles require a minimal background check and some roles require some online training in advance. Read a few of the role descriptions here. 🤓

• If you are available to volunteer they will show appreciation with Breakfast, Lunch, T-shirts, and an inspiring day! Follow the instructions to register with FIRST to volunteer. 🥰

STARTUPS

UPSOLVE AI

Image Credit: PS27

🚀 Upsolve AI Wins Inbound 2024 Million Dollar Pitch Competition | PS27

• This is the second year of the Million Dollar Pitch, which is run by HubSpot for Startups and HubSpot Ventures. Over 1000 startups entered this year, with six finalists being flown to Boston to pitch to the judges for three minutes. | Smart Company

• The top six finalists for the pitch competition included Emily Steele (Founder of Hummingbirds), Rory Sadler (Founder of Trumpet), Alyona Mysko (Founder of Fuelfinance), Ka Ling Wu (Founder of Upsolve AI), Marissa Huggins (Founder of Spontivly), and Pranav Piyush (Founder of Paramark). Notably, Spontivly is a Tampa, Florida-based tech startup.  

• Upsolve AI (Brooklyn, NY), represented by Ka Ling Wu, impressed the judges and walked away with a million dollar investment from Hubspot Ventures. 🏆💸 | IG Post

• Upsolve AI provides turnkey customer-facing analytics solutions powered by AI. They allow the customers to build dashboards by simply asking AI questions and via point-and-click. | Learn More

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TECH EVENTS

Image Credit: FSU

Oct. 7th to 12th, Mon. to Sat. at Florida State University: FSU Discovery Days 2024 | Learn More

Featured Event: Oct. 15th, Tues. 3 PM to 4:30 PM EDT: Data @ Your Desk Series: Data Analysis w/ Microsoft Excel by FSU | Register

Oct. 16th, Wed. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at National High Magnetic Field Laboratory: Monthly Public Tour by MagLab | Learn More

Oct. 17th to Oct. 18th, Thurs. to Fri. at 1729 W Paul Dirac Dr., Tallahassee: 2024 Florida Business Incubation Association's Fall Conference | Tickets for ESOs (Entrepreneurial Support Organizations)

• Oct. 17th, Thurs. 1:15 PM to 7:30 PM EDT

• Oct. 18th, Fri. 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

• General Admission: $300, FBIA Member: $0

Oct. 19th, Sat. 10 AM to 2 PM EDT at Kleman Plaza Downtown: 13th Annual Tallahassee Science Festival by Tallahassee State College | Learn More

Oct. 22nd, Tues. 8 AM to 9:30 AM EDT at Hotel Duval: Beyond the Basics - Cyber 101: Keeping Your Business Safe by Tallahassee Chamber | Ticket price: Member $0, Non-Member $15 Register

Oct 24th, Thurs. 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM EDT at LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library: Science Night October 2024: Creepy Crawlies by MagLab | Learn More

EPISODE 57

Get ready for an exciting session tomorrow on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, proudly sponsored by JH Creative channels. We’ll be talking about “Tech Ecosystems,” and you won’t want to miss it. We are also excited to have Christine Caven, Director of Business Development and Communications at PS27. Got questions? Join us live!

- Julia & Ali (editors@cityclips.net)

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