--- title: Michael Jacobs to Participate in AI and Robotics Symposium 2019 description: Michael Jacobs to Participate in Panel Discussing Successful Automation During the AI and Robotics Symposium at University of Michigan on November 1, 2019. image: https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/AMT%20I%20Robotics%20Symposium.jpg --- [![AMT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/AMT_June2022/images/Amt-Logo.svg "AMT")](https://appliedmfg.com) - [End of Line Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [Case Sortation](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/case-sortation/) - [Advanced Material Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/) - [Robotic Machine Tending](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robotic-machine-tending/) - [Thermoform Product Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/thermoform-product-handling/) - [Robot Transfer Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robot-transfer-solutions/) - 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The symposium is sponsored by Littler Mendelson P.C. and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), and hosted by the University of Michigan. As automation becomes increasingly important with the growing global economy and aging workforce, companies in all industries are beginning to assess using robotics and automation to gain a competitive advantage. The panel will cover topics aimed at companies that are new to robotics and automation, including: - How to select the right applications to automate - When to use in-house resources and when to hire a system integrator - Key initial steps and common pitfalls - How to prepare your workforce - How to make safety a priority - How to find automation and robotics resources for a successful project Michael Jacobs will share his expertise on the panel with industry luminaries Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America, Dave Gravel robotics technical expert at the Ford Motor Company, and moderator Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. The symposium will also feature three additional sessions: *AI and Ethics, Cobots at Work,* and *Preparing Your Workforce: Future Worker Roles, Education, and Skill Requirements*. The panelists are thought leaders from diverse organizations such as the University of Michigan, Littler, A3, Silicon Valley Law Group, KUKA Robotics USA, Cuatrecasas, Universal Robots, Michigan Mobility Institute, Robert Bosch LLC, and FortiGuard Labs. Registration is free for this half-day event, which concludes with a networking reception.   ![AMT University of Michigan A3 Littler logos on campus image](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AMT%20UMich%20A3%20logo%20image.jpg?width=800&name=AMT%20UMich%20A3%20logo%20image.jpg) Panel: **Expert Tips on Successfully Automating** Event: [AI and Robotics Symposium](https://www.littler.com/events/ai-and-robotics-symposium-sharing-thought-leadership-shaping-future-work) sponsored by Littler Mendelson P.C. and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and hosted by the University of Michigan Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 from 12:30-6:30 pm Location: University of Michigan North Campus Research Center Building 18 Entrance 2800 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 [MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/University+of+Michigan+North+Campus+Research+Complex,+Building+18+Entrance/@42.3005925,-83.7058838,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf6ba777c46d37edd!8m2!3d42.3005925!4d-83.7058838) Parking: [Lot NC99](https://www.google.com/maps/place/NC99+Parking+Lot,+Northside,+Ann+Arbor,+MI+48105/@42.3014571,-83.7076457,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883cac27a0e3eff5:0xba88424e975707fd!8m2!3d42.3014466!4d-83.7068004?shorturl=1) located outside the North Campus Research Complex Registration: [Free registration](http://reactiontest.littler.com/reaction/RSGenPage.asp?RSID=IFtyUIW7dUz1WiH4tKQmHktSvgpwyiyt5qfCVKixELV38pcQTKloP_WsBrPLId79_pOHvrNlEPtPvEaRN8OjJw) Agenda:Download the agenda [here](http://shared.littler.com/tikit/Emerge_Docs/2019/Agendas/DET_Artificial_Intelligence_Symposium.pdf) Tags: [Events](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/events), [Michael Jacobs](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/michael-jacobs) [Back to Blog](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Related Articles ## [AMT Celebrates 30 Years in Business!](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/amt-celebrates-30-years-in-business) On August 11, 2019, Applied Manufacturing Technologies celebrated 30 years in business. 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