Centers of Innovation Learn About Army Robotics Initiatives During Visit to Ft. Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence

On Wednesday September 5^th, a team from the Georgia Centers of Innovation visited the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Ft. Benning to learn about high technology robotics initiatives in the US Army. Hosted by the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the team included representatives from the Centers of Innovation for Aerospace, Energy Technology, Logistics, and Manufacturing as well as the Georgia Department of Economic Development Existing Industry Team. During the visit the team was able to receive information on the Army's current robotics and autonomous systems program, discuss the needs of the base, and view some the facilities of the Maneuver Battle Lab.

Collaborating in Columbus

The Centers of Innovation are collaborating with the Greater Columbus Chamber to expand robotics innovation and entrepreneurship in the community to benefit both military and commercial applications of cutting-edge robotics technologies. The region is well-positioned for this effort with a core of high tech robotics programs at Ft. Benning and a strong local manufacturing community including Pratt & Whitney, Precision Components International, Johnson Controls, MeadWestvaco, Heatcraft, and Kia Motors. The Centers will participate in the upcoming Bot-tober Fest at Ft. Benning in October.