Wayne State’s Industry Center for Advanced Mobility

In August of 2019, Wayne State University and the Michigan Mobility Institute partnered to launch the Industry Center for Advanced Mobility.

The new center expands on the College of Engineering’s current cyber-physical systems programs and features plans for a broader set of degrees and certificates focused on autonomous driving, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and electrification.

Combined, they represent the world’s first holistic, advanced mobility curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in offerings for autonomous driving and new courses that provide an overview of mobility fundamentals for engineers. The college will offer a new master of science in robotics for Fall 2020.

 The Industry Center for Advanced Mobility is housed at Wayne State University’s recently acquired Industry Innovation Center, a 45,000 square foot facility in the TechTown neighborhood at the heart of the Detroit Urban Solutions Innovation District. The facility was built as a laboratory and demonstration space.

Programs

Mobility Education Offerings from WSU

Master of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Autonomous Driving (online)

Master of Science in Robotics (w/ Smart Mobility Track available)

Cyber-Physical Systems Graduate Certificate Program 
Areas of learning impact include:
  • Robotics
  • Smart Transportation
  • Sensing
  • Connected and Autonomous Vehicle
Mobility Short Courses in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Courses Include:
  • Introduction to Mobility
  • Embedded System Design
  • Wireless Mobile Communication
  • Computer Vision: Autonomous Vehicle Perception
  • Deep Learning: Autonomous Vehicle Perception II
  • Real-time Systems
  • Smart Infrastructure
  • Fundamentals of Electric-drive Vehicles
  • Advanced Battery Systems and BMS for Electric-drive Vehicles
  • Edge Computing for Connected Autonomous Driving
  • CAV Simulators
  • On-board Applications
More extensive detail on all WSU learning tracks can be found online at mobility.wayne.edu/education.html

“The vision of Wayne State’s mobility initiative is to improve quality of life for individuals and communities through excellence in mobility-related research, teaching, and service. To realize this vision, we plan to close the gap between academia and industry by building strong partnership between Wayne State and our community partners.

Since August 2019, We have partnered with Michigan Mobility Institute on creating a broader set of degrees and certificates focused on autonomous driving, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and electrification. In Fall 2020, we are very excited to announce the Master of Science in Robotics with a track focused on Smart Mobility. In addition, we plan to offer the entire Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration on Autonomous Driving, to be available online, starting Fall 2020.”

Dr. Weisong Shi

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Director of the CAR Lab

“The Industry Center for Advanced Mobility will be the epicenter for academic and startup activity in the mobility sector for students, researchers, and global corporate partners in Detroit.”

Farshad FotouhiDean, Wayne State College of Engineering

“By placing students and industry professionals at the center of this curriculum design, we know that these programs will meet their needs as they begin or transition into mobility careers.”

Jessica RobinsonCo-Founder and Board Chair

“Graduates who hail from communities around the State of Michigan and around the world will begin their journey here in Detroit in this world-leading center of mobility excellence.”

Chris ThomasPresident and Co-Founder, Detroit Mobility Lab

For more information about the Industry Center for Advanced Mobility and learning opportunities through Wayne State University, visit mobility.wayne.edu.

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