In March of 2021 V.U. was awarded an 8 million dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the competitive Phase 3 of its initiative, Charting the Future of Indiana鈥檚 Colleges and Universities. The grant will help VU build a talent pipeline for new technologies in advanced automation and collaborative robots. The Center for Applied Robotics and Automation collaborates with the University鈥檚 partners, Telamon Corporation and Techman Robots. The center will provide training in automation and robotics, focusing on integration for manufacturing and logistics applications to develop a robust technical workforce ecosystem in Indiana. It serves as a training lab and hub for developing curricula and automation-related credentials throughout the state. Training labs are currently in Vincennes, Jasper, and Lebanon.

The center鈥檚 mission also includes helping VU expand its ongoing efforts to develop and promote robotics and automation education and training to K-12 students. It supports endeavors to reach students by engaging them in STEM-focused programming, building on existing partnerships with CTE educators throughout the state, deploying collaborative robots to various Early College Career Centers, and continuing VU鈥檚 collaboration with Purdue鈥檚 Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC). The center also trains industry partners who plan to integrate new automation processes into their facilities.

日韩中文字幕福利片's Center for Applied Robotics & Automation is committed to empowering Indiana鈥檚 manufacturing and logistics workforce with leading-edge, advanced knowledge in robotic and automation systems integration and intelligent technologies. We provide customized hands-on training, collaborative educational outreach programs, and an environment for learning new technologies to support our industry partners in improving productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.