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Video games are the future of autonomous testing

Video games represent the bleeding edge of software simulations, and the next generation of mobility startups have been playing for ages. End-to-end game-design tool sets like Unreal Engine from Fortnite mastermind Epic Games and Unity, from Unity Technologies can render gigantic worlds and populate them with AI-controlled inhabitants that behave like humans, pretty easily. Both are free to use.

The 2018 LTU President's Symposium will gather industry experts to talk about tomorrow's mobility innovations happening today.
Human-centered, systems-level mobility is already underway in the Detroit region

A panel of mobility experts shared visions of the present and future of our roads during a Mobility Week Detroit event at Lawrence Technological University. Learn what they shared about mobility gained through a human-centric, systems-level approach.

Ann Arbor SPARK hosted demonstrations at the American Center for Mobility to showcase testing and validation of autonomous technology.
Auto experts tour American Center for Mobility with Ann Arbor SPARK

On an invitation from Ann Arbor SPARK, attendees of the AV Test & Development Symposium visited the American Center for Mobility for a tour and live testing and validation demo.

The Dequindre Cut in Detroit.
Taking tech to our trails

A unique application of technology allows people better enjoy southeast Michigan's 800 miles of bike, hike, and water trails.

Autonomous platooning to be studied by American Center for Mobility

The American Center for Mobility has announced a new study on fuel-efficient platooning and communication systems reliability for enhanced safety in adverse weather and traffic conditions.  

PlanetM launches new million dollar startup grant

Mobility startups worldwide have even more incentive to test and deploy their technologies in Michigan with the announcement of a new grant program from PlanetM. The grant will to help startups test and pilot a variety of mobility innovations.

The report was commissioned by the American Center for Mobility, led by Michigan State University, and supported by Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
Collaborative mobility study predicts job growth for some, decline for others

A recent study commissioned by the American Center for Mobility suggests that autonomous vehicle technology will dent some job categories, boost others.

Robotics programs in Michigan can receive $3 million in grants

Michigan schools have until November 8 to apply for more than $3 million in grant money to expand their robotics programs. The grants will be awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.

Kids playing at a FitKids360 event
How collaboration builds networks of support for Michigan children

Michigan's child-focused nonprofits are recognizing the value of collaboration to better support the kids they serve. With child and family health in mind, organizations are getting creative, with positive results.

Placemaking projects on Huron and Clinton rivers yield positive changes

"With placemaking, rivers can become the central focus of our towns."

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