Management at TechTown, Wayne State University's technology park and business incubator, has been coordinating discussions with industry leaders on a proposed robotics research consortium, laboratory/test center and possible local tourist attraction which could become reality by late 2014. TechTown General Manager Leslie Smith is courting other potential participants, said TechTown marketing and communications director Nichole Christian. \"Robots are such a part of our culture right now that however (project organizers) work out the finer details, there could be an aspect that fits well with the local entrepreneur (climate) and Midtown,\" she said. A Crain's editorial supports the robotics center proposal.

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