University of Michigan Opens Ford Motor Company Robotics Building

Analysis:
The state of Michigan is headquarters of car manufacturers Ford and General Motors, as well as major automotive systems and components suppliers, all of which rely heavily on robotic automation. So it comes a no surprise that the University of Michigan, home of M-Air, a research facility focused on autonomy and collaborative robotics, and Mcity, a testing ground for autonomous vehicles, was well-regarded as a world class center for robotics and autonomy research prior to the opening of the Ford research facility. The opening of the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building will further enhance that reputation.

The work at the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building and other U-M research sites will generate new robotics capabilities and technologies by participating in both fundamental and applied research. But they will also facilitate robotics innovation through technology transfer activities, networking events, and most importantly, the education of the next generation of robotics researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs.  – Dan Kara

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