Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) Project expands reach to South Georgia
MOULTRIE, Ga. – The Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) Project expands its reach to South Georgia.
This statewide initiative includes 16 projects aimed at the equitable development and deployment of artificial intelligence innovations and talent in the manufacturing sector.
“What we’re doing here this week is called Georgia AIM week. We’re doing this in recognition of the celebration of National Manufacturing Day. We’re here today in southwest Georgia, which is one of our major projects, has focused on disaster resiliency and recovery and how to retrain and train for emergencies,” said Donna Ennis, co-director, Georgia AIM Project.
Originally funded by a $65 million grant from the Economic Development Administration, the program has now expanded to $120 million.
“We’ve got support from the state, from industry, and private public sector organizations. We started off with about 40 partners and we’re up to over 100 partners throughout the state. We’re looking at how we can develop a pipeline for the future as well as assist and develop those individuals who may be coming back into the workforce and upskilling those in the manufacturing industry,” said Ennis.
Students of Colquitt county had the opportunity to explore the Georgia AIM mobile lab, designed to bring cutting-edge technology to local communities and and provide a fresh perspective on A.I.
“So, we’re giving them exposure to everything from VR to drones, computerized robots that will be able to reach spaces that humans may not be able to reach. We also show them technology that is used in operations in hospitals. They’re getting to see how laparoscopic surgery and microscopic surgeries will be done from robotic computerized machinery that is controlled by humans. So, what this actually helps them to see is how technology and A.I. Is not phasing out the workforce, but it is transitioning our workforce,” said Clinton Vicks, Georgia AIM, South Georgia Community Engagement Specialist.
One of the program’s key goals is to inspire youth by showcasing the potential of technology and ai in the manufacturing industry.
“We’re here at Colquitt Co. High School today, to just show the students what’s available to them for what’s available to them for technology. But, more importantly, we want to make sure they understand that manufacturing is an option. This is an industry that is vastly overlooked, is change quite a bit. When people think of manufacturing, they think of the old factories. Manufacturing is moving, has moved away from that and we really want to make manufacturing cool again,” said Ennis.
De’Andra Jacobs reporting.
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