Heartland Robotics Cluster sees significant progress in first six months | Nebraska Innovation Campus | Nebraska
Summary
The Heartland Robotics Cluster has made great strides in the past six months, thanks to a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administrations Build Back Better Program. This major injection of funds into robotics innovation enabled the seven partners to accelerate their mission and expand operations at a greater pace than before. During this period, each partner made significant progress in their respective areas:The University of Nebraskas College of EngineeringThe University of Nebraskas College of Engineering has spent the last six months planning to construct a robotics lab, including space for indoor testing of mobile robots, a small electronics workspace, a control room, and other workspaces. In the past six months, the investment in Nebraskas automation infrastructure and the growing talent pipeline has kickstarted a positive trajectory for this area. At the Heartland Robotics Cluster, we remain optimistic about our potential and prospects for making yet more meaningful advancements now and into the future.Full story by Hannah Klitz with video and photos>>