Pittsburgh’s Gecko Robotics expands its Navy contract to $300 million

Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics has expanded its contract with the Navy to a ceiling of $300 million. This follows a previous $71 million agreement. The company, which maintains its headquarters in western Pennsylvania, provides AI-enabled repair robots designed to enhance Navy fleet maintenance. Co-founder and President Troy Demmer shared details regarding the Navy's strategic approach to maintenance through this expanded partnership, marking a significant growth phase for the robotics firm within the defense sector's technological infrastructure.