NIOSH, UW-Madison sign MOU to Advance Occupational Robotics Safety & Health Research
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Center for Occupational Robotics Research has signed an MOU with the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) to enable collaborative robotics research between the institutions and provide educational opportunities for UW-Madison students.
“This MOU provides a framework for NIOSH researchers and UW-Madison faculty and students to work together toward the shared goal of advancing robotics research and prevention strategies to keep workers safe on the job,” said Hongwei Hsiao, Ph.D., coordinator of the NIOSH Center for Occupational Robotics Research. “We look forward to working with UW-Madison moving forward as a partner in NIOSH's effort to close the knowledge gap related to robotics and worker safety and health.”