Testing Mobility Technology in Michigan

Advanced Aerial Innovation Region

Michigan Central and MDOT created the Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR) to accelerate commercial drone development and position Michigan as a leader in next-generation aerial mobility.

Advanced Power Systems Laboratories

The Advanced Power Systems Laboratories (APS LABS) at Michigan Technological University is a multidisciplinary collaborative that fosters research efforts in the development of clean, efficient, sustainable power-systems technologies.

American Center for Mobility

Transform the future of mobility at the American Center for Mobility (ACM), a unique global development center in Southeast Michigan. With over 500 acres at the historic Willow Run site, ACM offers advanced proving grounds, an innovation campus, and event spaces for showcasing cutting-edge mobility technologies.

Detroit Smart Parking Lab

The Detroit Smart Parking Lab (DSPL) operates on the ground floor of a physical parking structure that enables real-world testing of parking-related mobility technologies, logistics, and electric vehicle charging. Sponsored by industry leaders, DSPL gives technology developers a platform to examine ways to improve customer experiences and the efficient movement of vehicles and goods in defined spaces.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s FLITE

Ford Launchpad for Innovation Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) at Gerald R. Ford International Airport is a pioneering initiative offering grants and pilot-testing for emerging air travel technologies. In collaboration with MEDC, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, and West Michigan Aviation Academy, FLITE supports innovation in a live airport environment.

Great Lakes Research Center

Explore groundbreaking research at the Great Lakes Research Center, where experts deploy under-ice robots and autonomous subsurface vehicles to study lake ecology, fish biology, and more. Located on Michigan Tech’s Innovation Shore, our research vessels launch directly from campus, just miles from Lake Superior.

Kettering Mobility Research Center

Experience cutting-edge innovation at Kettering University’s GM Mobility Research Center, the nation’s only autonomous vehicle testing track on a college campus. This unique facility supports 24/7 research and development in autonomous, hybrid, and electric vehicle technologies with diverse track features and year-round availability.

The Keweenaw Research Center at Michigan Tech

Discover the Keweenaw Research Center at Michigan Tech, where over 900 acres of proving grounds and decades of expertise drive innovation in vehicle development. From military to commercial applications, KRC offers unparalleled research and educational opportunities.

Mcity

Mcity is a makerspace for today’s mobility and transportation innovators with a next-generation test track, AI data engine, virtual environments, and onsite workspaces. The 32-acre site features state-of-the-art instrumentation, a fully connected 5G network, and a variety of road surfaces and traffic infrastructure to simulate urban and suburban environments.

Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium

Discover the Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (MUASC) at Alpena County Regional Airport, offering 11,000 square miles of dedicated airspace for UAS testing and development. Partnered with Griffiss FAA Test Site, MUASC provides prioritized FAA approvals and extensive R&D opportunities for commercial UAS manufacturers and operators.

MSU Mobility

Taking a multimobility approach to transportation that encompasses connected, automated vehicles; bicycles; scooters; pedestrians and smart infrastructure, operating within a diverse campus validation environment.

Transportation Innovation Zone

Created to address the unique challenges faced by innovators deploying new mobility solutions, the TIZ was established to create a clear pathway between mobility innovation and regulatory compliance.

Urban Tech Xchange

Provides real-world test environments for advancing, developing, and testing new urban technology and infrastructure.