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Apr 22

Robots that can learn to safely navigate warehouses Opens in new window

Advances in chips, sensors, and AI algorithms are enabling robots to continuously learn how to plan routes, avoid obstructions, and operate safely in large dynamic warehouse environments.

Feb 24

Bosch takes next steps Opens in new window

Christopher Martin, CMU alumnus and director of engineering, research, and development for the Bosch Research and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, is named president of the Carnegie Bosch Institute.

Jan 31

Biden calls for investment in American innovation Opens in new window

President Biden touted the importance of advanced manufacturing innovation, robotics, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence during his recent visit to Mill 19.

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ATI Industrial Automation

MFI research on robotics mentioned

Research by MFI’s Changliu Liu on using robots for weld-bead removal was featured on ATI Industrial Automation’s website.

The National Academies of Engineering, Science, and Mathematics

Wolf selected for convergent manufacturing committee

MFI/Next Manufacturing Sandra DeVincent Wolf has been selected to serve on the National Academies Committee on Convergent Manufacturing. The committee will put together a publicly-accessible workshop on the topic.

The Wall Street Journal

Carnegie Mellon awarded $150 million grant

Carnegie Mellon University was featured in The Wall Street Journal after being awarded a $150 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, some of which will be used to make he Manufacturing Futures Institute a permanent institute at the university.

WIRED

Zhao quoted on simulations

MechE’s Ding Zhao was quoted in WIRED about using simulations for industrial applications.

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