Heartland Robotics Cluster
The Heartland Robotics Cluster is a US Department of Commerce, EDA grant recipient of $25 million aimed at developing Nebraska's automation infrastructure and talent pipeline. The cluster focuses on five pillars: Robotic Startups (AgTech), Infrastructure/R&D, Community & Governance, Industry, and Workforce/Education. Key activities include developing an automation demo space, growing robotics engineering curricula, building R&D robotic lab space, creating an automation fabrication lab, developing urban ag/robotics outreach, expanding a robotics makers space, and increasing technical assistance for AgTech startups. Nebraska ranks highly in agriculture and manufacturing, and is recognized for its AI activities. The cluster also fosters talent development through participation in national robotic competitions and hosts events like the Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference.
Heartland Robotics Cluster
The Heartland Robotics Cluster is a US Department of Commerce, EDA grant recipient of $25 million aimed at developing Nebraska's automation infrastructure and talent pipeline. The cluster focuses on five pillars: Robotic Startups (AgTech), Infrastructure/R&D, Community & Governance, Industry, and Workforce/Education. Key activities include developing an automation demo space, growing robotics engineering curricula, building R&D robotic lab space, creating an automation fabrication lab, developing urban ag/robotics outreach, expanding a robotics makers space, and increasing technical assistance for AgTech startups. Nebraska ranks highly in agriculture and manufacturing, and is recognized for its AI activities. The cluster also fosters talent development through participation in national robotic competitions and hosts events like the Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference.