A former train station in Detroit, now a mixed-use technology campus, hosted 60 students this summer who were part of Google’s Code Next program, intended to engage underrepresented students in computer science.
The former Rust Belt state is betting its future on a sought-after natural resource — people — guided by one person in particular. Hilary Doe, the first state chief growth officer anywhere, discusses what’s next.
The Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform, a project launching next week in Detroit’s Transportation Innovation Zone, will start by testing small sidewalk delivery bots to collect food waste for compost.
The university is working with the Detroit Regional Chamber on Innovate Michigan, an initiative to keep skilled graduates from Michigan universities in state and to secure financing for companies founded by researchers.
New cars are packed with sensors and cameras these days, and among the newest locations for one is inside the rearview mirror, pointed backward toward the driver and passengers.
Experts say that smarter roads could reduce car accidents and fatalities, and they could also let roads agencies know about debris in the roadway, potholes and other things that need attention.
Honda unveiled its new, battery-powered model line Tuesday at Las Vegas’ sprawling Consumer Electronics Show with two futuristic-looking concepts, the Saloon and Space-Hub.
How do some agencies create apps residents like to use? The minds behind some of the highest-rated 311 apps share best practices and recommendations to improve performance and citizen experience.
A section of road in the Motor City is the first in the nation capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles while in motion. The quarter-mile section of road is near the city’s downtown area.
Experts argue that agencies having staff dedicated to equity and inclusion play an important role for government work, from strategic planning, to operations, to the rise of digital government services.
