DJI Visits CMU Robotics Institute to Explore Educational Collaboration

Mr. Shuo Yang, Dà-Jiāng Innovations Science and Technology (DJI) director of intelligent navigation technologies and director of the ROBOMASTERS program, visited Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to explore further collaboration following the successful CMU Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS) – DJI drone summer 2017 workshop.

Mr. Shuo Yang of DJI visited with colleagues and students at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute. (November 2017)

Mr. Shuo Yang of DJI visited with colleagues and students at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute. (November 2017)

Mr. Shuo Yang “DJI and the CMU Robotics Institute share a passion for robotics and education – making us natural partners. We look forward to building collaboration across the Institute.”

Dr. John Dolan, principal systems scientist at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute stated, “DJI has been extremely generous to the Robotics Institute with its time and resources, and we greatly appreciate its donation of 10 Sparks. I look forward to further fruitful collaboration with DJI on both the education and research fronts.”

The CMU RISS – DJI drone summer 2017 workshop provided an opportunity for CMU and DJI to jointly design and deliver a pilot workshop. “DJI has done a tremendous job with ROBOMASTERS and other educational initiatives so we are very excited to explore further collaboration together to enhance the student experience.” shared Rachel Burcin, global programs manager, Carnegie Mellon’s the Robotics Institute.

Mr. Shuo Yang of DJI presenting at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute (November 2017)

Mr. Shuo Yang of DJI presenting at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute (November 2017)

 

Mr. Shuo Yang, DJI, shared his technical and industry experience with CMU researchers and graduate students.(November 2017)

Mr. Shuo Yang, DJI, shared his technical and industry experience with CMU researchers and graduate students.(November 2017)

 

Related links:
Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS): riss.ri.cmu.edu
DJI ROBOMASTERS Competition: https://www.robomaster.com/en-US