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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

IoT Tech Connect Tracks Explained: IoT 101, Angel Investors, Social Media, Futuristic 3D Technology

ROYAL OAK – On M2 Techcast April 1 the focus is on the IoT Tech Connect Conference April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Mike Brennan, co-host of M2 Techcast, is co-producer of the day-long event that will highlight IoT in Southeast Michigan. Rick Beckers, the other event co-producer, will discuss two of the tracks

By |2019-04-03T16:53:48-04:00April 1st, 2019|Entrepreneurs, IoT|
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StartupNation CEO Sloan To Help Judge China-Government Backed InnoSTARS Competition

DETROIT - Jeff Sloan, Co-Founder and CEO of StartupNation, has agreed to help judge the China-government backed InnoSTARS competition April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Deadline to apply is April 15. StartupNation attracts, inspires and empowers aspiring entrepreneurs by providing the knowledge and resources necessary to start a business. From dreaming to doing, we

By |2019-04-02T20:10:34-04:00March 31st, 2019|Entrepreneurs, IoT|
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InnoSTARS Opens Competition To Any IoT Company Interested In China Market

DETROIT – A few changes have been made to the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that is coming to Detroit April 29, part of the IoT TechConnect conference at the Michigan Science Center. Modifications in the rules now have opened the quarter final competition to any Michigan or Ontario, Canada, company interested in the China market, not just

By |2019-03-30T11:17:42-04:00March 30th, 2019|Featured, IoT|
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Inventor Dean Kamen To Keynote Plex IIoT Conference

TROY—Plex Systems, the Troy-based developer of manufacturing management software,  announced that inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST Robotics and president of Deka Research & Development Corp., will keynote PowerPlex 2019, the company’s annual user conference. PowerPlex will bring together 1,200 global manufacturing leaders to discuss advancements in cloud enterprise software, ERP, MES, and Industrial IoT. This year’s

By |2019-03-29T10:55:43-04:00March 29th, 2019|IoT|
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Robotic Farming Latest Roush Enterprises Venture

LIVONIA—Self-driving robots are coming to the world’s farms. At least, that’s the goal of a new partnership between the Livonia-based engineering and prototyping firm Roush and FarmWise, a San Francisco-based agricultural technology developer. The two companies announced Wednesday that they will collaborate to develop and test autonomous vegetable weeders in Michigan. The initial contract between FarmWise and Roushincludes the development

By |2019-03-28T17:49:03-04:00March 28th, 2019|IoT|
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Backstage Capital Managing Director Wheat To Judge InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition

DETROIT - Monica Wheat, Managing Director of Backstage Capital, has joined the judging panel for the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that concludes the day-long IoT Tech Connect Conference April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. The Detroit InnoSTARS quarter finals are open for applicants until April 15. Ten companies will be selected to pitch to

By |2019-03-24T19:06:01-04:00March 24th, 2019|Entrepreneurs, IoT|
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UM Makes Esports Multiplayer Video Game Competition An Official Recreational Sport

ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Recreational Sports department is joining numerous universities across the country in forming a competitive Esports program, schedule to be up and running for the Fall 2019 semester. Esports is a multiplayer video game competition played in a team format. Games are primarily played on PCs, and competitions can take place

By |2019-03-23T16:23:36-04:00March 23rd, 2019|ESD, IoT|
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CAV/Smart Cities Track At IoT Techconnect All-Star Cast Of Technology Experts

DETROIT - If you or your company want to better understand the latest technologies in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and Smart Cities, IoT Techconnect April 29 at the Michigan Science Center has got you covered. Early bird tickets purchased by March 31 cost just $99 and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and beverages all day.

By |2019-03-23T14:27:41-04:00March 23rd, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured, IoT|
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LTU Expo Celebrates Gaming, Cosplay, and Anime Culture

ROYAL OAK - Matt Roush interviews Emily Auten and Carissa Vadella about the LTU Expo, a FREE community-driven, campus-wide event that celebrates a unique blend of gaming, cosplay, and anime culture. Hosted as an annual campus takeover, the event is family-friendly and open to the general public. The convention is a one-day event that takes

By |2024-04-04T14:16:55-04:00March 22nd, 2019|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition

DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging panel for the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that concludes the day-long IoT Techconnect Conference April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Bloom works at the UM’s School of Information that develops digital and computer skills for more than 500 students.

By |2019-03-22T16:21:15-04:00March 21st, 2019|Entrepreneurs, Featured, IoT|
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