Time for Robotics - Technology in Manufacturing Education for Robotics
Abstract
To address the need for advanced interdisciplinary manufacturing education for the defense industry, the increasing gap in manufacturing skills and the growth in the talent pipeline required to meet future workforce demands, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD) proposes Technology In Manufacturing Education (TIME) for Robotics, a transformative interdisciplinary manufacturing education initiative at the intersection of 21st century pedagogies and educational technologies. This proposal outlines a novel hybrid educational experience integrating innovative E-learning using virtual reality (VR) and experiential learning supported by apprenticeship programs/capstone projects/research for robotics manufacturing education. This project will leverage existing infrastructure and initiatives, state and national partnerships, and federally funded centers with strong guidance from industry. Its focus on four educational pathways–high school, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, and master’s degree–will extend across the entire talent pipeline. Our vision is to be a national resource for E-learning by 1) creating advanced curriculum delivery technologies incorporating personalized learning and virtual reality and 2) increasing modern manufacturing workplace preparedness through virtual and in-person experiential learning. The collaborative team vested in this workforce development initiative consists of CUCWD and Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), NSF ATE Center (CAAVES), Greenville Technical College and Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI), South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science (SCCMS), South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS), South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), University of South Carolina, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM), National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), and stakeholders in such industries as BMW, General Electric Aviation, Michelin, Siemens, Staubli, United Technologies, and Yaskawa, to name only a few.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 17, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812882
Entities
People
- Anand Gramopadhye
Organizations
- Clemson University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy