The Pittsburgh-based firm, known for its infrastructure-inspecting machines, joins a growing list of billion-dollar startups in the region.

The startup is investing in robotics systems, expanding its facilities and marketing to meet rising demand, founder and CEO Barak Bar-Cohen said.

The ecosystem, worth $76 billion from 2022 to 2024, climbed 12 spots up the chart in Startup Genome’s latest Global Startup Ecosystem Report.

The edtech company targets long-term partnerships with startups and considers buying them when building in-house isn’t efficient.

Plus, the state announces 10 more EDGE grant recipients, the new LGBTQ+ Commission finalizes leadership and other notable moves.