Automation and Data

The demand for Autonomous and Remotely Operated Underwater and Surface Vehicles as well as for smart shipping technology continues to grow at a rapid rate.

HUMAN INTERACTION
As automation research and application continue to expand, human interaction with these emerging technologies requires new and creative approaches to navigate a changing world.

ROBOTICS
The field of robotics is exploding globally, especially at the University of Michigan. This interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science is developing new technologies that can increase both safety and efficiency.

SMART SHIPS
With the advancements in sensor and communications technology, what used to be considered science fiction is now within the realm of possibility. One day soon, look to see remotely monitored autonomous containerships on the world’s waterways.