Register today for an opportunity to tour the Ford Robotics Building, the centerpiece in robotics research, learning, collaboration and home to Michigan Robotics. Select one of two reserved tour dates set aside for members of the Michigan IT community: Friday, February 16 or Friday, March 8. Each 45-minute tour begins at noon and provides attendees with a glimpse at real robots and discover how Michigan Robotic focuses on hardware and software. Facility highlights include:Three-story fly zone for autonomous aerial vehiclesAn outdoor obstacle course for walking robotsHigh-bay garage space for self-driving carsA rehabilitation lab with a Stewart platform, force plates, and dual-tread treadmillA robotics maker space with CNC, 3D printers, soldering irons, and other shop toolsAn outdoor Mars Yard with imitation martian rocks and soil for testing roversWho can participate? Any U-M staff, faculty, or researcher who works with technology, considers themselves a technologist, or appreciates technology can participate in the Michigan IT community.Parking: There is Orange, Blue, and Visitor parking available. NC26 has 82 visitor parking available as well for $2.20/hour.NC53 Orange LotNC46 Orange LotNC28 Blue LotTake the U-M Bus: 5-minute walk from the FXB stop or Hubbard/Hayward stop on Commuter North, Northwood, Med Express, or North-East Shuttle.