SOUTHFIELD —Teams from Florida in the United States and Canada, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Mexico, Macau, Taiwan and more internationally, earned first-place awards at Lawrence Technological University’s 2026 Robofest World Championships, held May 14-16 on LTU’s Southfield campus. Members of high school teams competed for scholarships from Lawrence Tech worth up to $80,000 over
WASHINGTON DC - As artificial intelligence and autonomous warfare reshape global defense, Michigan faces a new question: Can it compete for the next industrial revolution? Michigan helped build America’s automotive empire. It helped power the Arsenal of Democracy during World War II. And today it remains home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is once again putting taxpayer-backed resources behind its effort to become the national center for next-generation mobility, autonomous systems, AI-driven manufacturing, and advanced industrial technology. The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced a new funding round for its “Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program,” offering up to $500,000 in
The spectre of automation has loomed over the workforce for decades. From factory assembly lines to self-checkout kiosks, machines are increasingly replacing human labour in repetitive tasks. However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics are ushering in a new era – the era of universal automation. This blog delves into the potential
[Source: Freepik] Warehouse automation is increasingly becoming a critical component in the operational strategy of many businesses, offering significant enhancements in the storage, handling, and movement of goods. This evolution is driven by the need to respond to the dynamic demands of the e-commerce market, improve resilience, and ensure reliability in supply chains. Recent trends
In our increasingly digital world, robotics have become an integral part of warehouse operations. These automated machines are not just mere equipment; they're transforming the way warehouses function, driving efficiency and productivity to new levels. In the current scenario, robots are employed in various capacities within warehouses - from sorting and packing goods to organizing
DETROIT - RaaS is becoming an increasingly popular option, especially for mobile robotics in logistics. In the research for IDTechEx's newest report “Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery 2022-2042”, IDTechEx discovers 6-8 percent of the current market revenue for mobile robotics in logistics comes from RaaS model, according to the information and sources IDTechEx
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest robotics competition will return to in-person events for its 2022 competition season, leading up to the Robofest World Championships to be held on LTU’s Southfield campus May 12-14, 2022. Robofest kicked off its 23rd annual season Wednesday, Dec. 8 in a Zoom call with teachers, students, and volunteers from around the
ROCHESTER HILLS—FANUC America Corp., the factory automation provider, and Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools America, announced an education project to build the next generation of machinists. The FANUC Certified CNC Training Program now offers manufacturing skills development using Doosan machine tools. The new offering adds to the depth and breadth of FANUC’s CNC training tools and allows operators
DETROIT – The Southeast Michigan Community Alliance and Workforce Intelligence Network have been awarded a $10 million grant to invest in workforce training from the U.S. Department of Labor. The funding is a portion of a larger $145 million award from the department distributed to workforce programs nationwide. “The Building an Industry Infinity Supply Chain $10 million
