The University of Salford has signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange robotics knowledge for entertainment and media skills with the US-based Carnegie Mellon University.
At a formal signing ceremony at MediaCityUK, the University of Salford’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Martin Hall agreed a deal which will see students from Salford exchanging with counterparts from Pittsburgh to complete study placements and learn from experts on both sides of the Pond.
At Salford, the expertise comes from the University’s Centre for Autonomous Systems & Advanced Robotics which specialises in the application of robotic technology for uses such as intelligent manufacturing, the nuclear sector and assisted technology for elderly people with neurological impairments.
This knowledge will be applied in new ways at Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center, which is a world leader in the creative and technical skills used in the media and creative industries such as computer games, film and music.
