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1. Regional Robotics Cluster Initiatives Providing Networked Robotic Solutions Opportunities for Regional Economic Development And Recovery Cliff Hudson U.S. Small Business Administration October 7, 2009

2. The Opportunity Significant academic, industry, and government support exists to expand the framework, established under the Department of Defense Joint Robotics Mentor Protégé Initiative and in collaboration with the Small Business Administration, into regional technology cluster initiatives. Thereby, taking the next critical step towards a national robotics innovation initiative.

3. Mentor Protégé Robotics Initiative:Background (FY2005 - Present) Unmanned Systems Critical Technologies Identification Warfighter Capability Assessments CONOP analysis System performance requirements Enabling technologies Protégé Selection Small Business Innovative Research participants Technology demonstrations and assessments Statutory requirements (SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, Organization Employing Severely Disabled)‏ Mentor Protégé Agreement Execution Protégé/Mentor(s) needs assessment MP Agreement w/infrastructure and technology transition objectives Government team serves as facilitator Intra-team collaboration Technology Transition Programs

4. Robotics Initiative: Critical Technologies • Sensor Processing • Automated detection, classification, identification • Self Diagnosis • Data Fusion • Mission level COP • 4D Visualization • Sensing Technologies • Net-Centric Architecture • Service Oriented Architecture • Data Management • Scalable • Alternative Energy Sources • Autonomous and Collaborative Systems • Dynamic reconfiguration • Mid mission • Between missions • Environmental response • Mission level control • Self diagnosis • Secure Wireless Networks • Modularity • Open Standards • Autonomous Launch, Recovery, Maintenance

5. A Mentor Protégé Case Study: Lockheed Martin - Geodetics The Military Need - Precision Positioning and Navigation The Solution - Epoch-by-Epoch™ Network Positioning Unit (ENPU) • ISO 9001 Certified • DCAA Approved Accounting System • Export/Import Licenses • Full benefits to all employees • Nunn-Perry Award Winner 2007/2009 The Results Headline News… March 2007 Geodetics Receives Nunn-Perry Award August 2007 Geodetics awarded Army IDIQ Contract for delivery of positioning systems at White Sands May 2008 Boeing, Geodetics Team awarded AF Common Range Instrumentation Contract March 2009 Geodetics Receives Nunn-Perry Award “Geodetics growth and expansion of customers' base is evidence of the success of the MP program”. – Dr. Lydia Bock, CEO, Geodetics * * * * “Starting as a software only provider, Geodetics is now a full turn-key manufacturer of sophisticated location determination hardware that DoD is using extensively in their Test & Evaluation community.” – Dr. Bill Munslow, MP PM, LMCO

6. Mentor Protégé Robotics Initiative Team

7. Mentor Protégé Impact • The Mentor-Protégé Program Robotics Initiative is a key technology transition enabler for advanced warfighter capabilities and has: • enabled a “cottage industry”, to strategically position itself in the rapidly expanding robotics marketplace • established a model that can be applied to other critical technology areas (energy, networks, communications) • enabled the formation of an regional economic development model built around a technology cluster (academia, industry, government) • The Mentor Protégé Robotics Initiative, in conjunction with Hawaii economic development partners Center for Excellence in Research for Ocean Sciences and Hawaii Technology Development Venture will: • Establish a collaborative enterprise to support the continued development of advanced autonomous robotics • Support the formation of strategic partnerships through Mentor Protégé, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, and other collaborative tools • Support the transition and fielding of robotic capabilities through early warfighter evaluation and assessments

8. Leveraging the MP: Maritime AutonomousRobotics Cluster Initiative • Regional industry clusters offer an effective tool for stimulating growth of regional economies at a critical stage in the recovery of the United States economy • Maritime Autonomous Robotics Cluster Initiative began in Hawaii with a focus on maritime applications • Mission areas include underwater UXO, harbor security, and Persistent ISR • Barbers Point (BRAC site) selected as campus for academia, industry, government collaboration • Regional cooperation and outreach with Hawaii Technology Development Venture, Center for Excellence in Research in Ocean Sciences the University of Hawaii, and AUVSI • Builds on the success of the Mentor Protégé Robotics Initiative and offers partnership with the SBA and other Federal Agencies • Model emerging for application to other regions of the United States

9. Building a Collaborative Technology Cluster:Hawaii Maritime Autonomous Robotics Initiative Small, low cost UGS Raytheon-Mesa ATFP UGV Raytheon-Kuchera Agile Operator Interface Lockheed Martin-Anthrotronix Integrated Manned/Unmanned C2 SAIC-Shee Atika Group Position Location Lockheed Martin-Geodetics Precision Manipulation ARA-Stratom Hardened Displays, LM-Epsilon Mission Planning LM-Referentia UxS Architecture Textron-RE2 Makai Ocean Engineering 3D/4D Visualization Light Mfg GD-Pelatron Rapid Prototyping ARA-ICI Brain Based Devices University of Hawaii-Intellisis Tech Outreach Center HI Nat’l Guard-Pueo/HHT Integrated UV Health Management SAIC-Sullivan LAWS ARA-Lorimar

10. 28 July 2009: SBA Announces Support for Michigan Robotics Cluster Administrator Mills Highlights Recovery Act Progress, Innovation and Job Creation Potential of Regional Economic Cluster Auburn Hills, MI – U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen Mills appeared at OaklandUniversity today to announce the SBA’s support for a new Automotive-Robotics Cluster Initiative. This unique cluster will open new markets for automotive suppliers in Michigan while harnessing the region’s work force and its strength in manufacturing. ……. “Michigan is ripe for building an economic cluster in robotics,” she said. “This Administration is excited about the opportunity to support this cluster because of its high potential to transform Michigan’s economy while creating 21st Century jobs. The cluster will also enhance the military’s ability to meet its objectives. Initial demand for this cluster’s products will be driven by the Department of Defense, which uses a wide range of robotics components to support its needs.” In addition to the SBA, the cluster is being supported by the Great Lakes Chapter of AUVSI (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International), Oakland University, the Department of Defense, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Automation Alley, and TARDEC (The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center).

11. A Case for Application in Michigan • Automotive industry restructuring is creating excess capacity that could be made available to emerging markets in energy and robotics • Common technologies exist in both the automotive and robotics markets (sensors, platforms, power, communications) • US manufacturing capacity for robotics is limited an unprepared for future demand • Skilled workforce available for transition • Regional components available to form a similar cluster initiative for ground robotics in the Michigan region • Michigan Economic Development Corporation • Automation Alley/National Automotive Center • Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International • Oakland University • US Army TARDEC • Strong industry base including many small businesses

12. Automotive and Robotics Industry Partnership Workshop Background • Purpose • Identify common technologies needs shared between the automotive and robotic sectors • Assess manufacturing base and options for repositioning to support robotics industry • Identify workforce retraining requirements to support transition into robotics industry • Develop a roadmap for collaboration for future development efforts across the region

13. Summary • The Autonomous Robotics Cluster Initiatives offer an excellent opportunity to support the Administration’s goals for: • Enabling the success of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act • Increasing collaboration across agencies among strategic partners such as the Department of Defense and Small Business Administration • Supporting the growth of technology based small businesses that are vital in the reset of the American economy • The Initiative demonstrates a model for increasing small business market share opportunities by: • Providing regional economic collaboration through joint industry, academic, and government cooperation • Providing needed infrastructure to support prototype fabrication, system level evaluation, and business services focused on the individual needs of each participant • Providing small business a “seat at the table” early in the requirements formulation stage of a leap ahead capability

14. Discussion Why Not San Diego?