US Army Fort Benning and the National Infantry Museum hosted the inaugural "BotoberFest" last week. Drone racing and Bot-Building brought students and robotics enthusiasts to Columbus, Georgia. And Industry vendors had the opportunity to show the U.S. Army some of the latest developing capabilities.
Industry-specific programs are preparing people to work in the robotic industry. On the manufacturing side, local training programs include the Certified Manufacturing Specialist program offered by Columbus Technical College. The Chattahoochee Valley Community College Automotive Manufacturing Program teaches students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to identify and resolve production problems in automotive manufacturing. “This program includes instruction in mechatronics, robotics, machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided design (CAD), manufacturing planning, quality control and informational infrastructure” and includes a work-based learning component.
From an engineering perspective, Columbus State offers a BS and MS in Robotics Engineering, along with a Robotics Certificate. Troy University offers a complimentary degree in Electronics Engineering Technology.
