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            The emphasis of this service is thanksgiving – an expression of our profound appreciation for all who have served the pursuit of freedom and peace in service to their country, regardless of their race, religion or ethnic background.  To this end, we include all who have served in the armed forces of the United States, Canada and our Allied Nations. We also honor those who serve in state and local police and fire departments.
 
This year, we will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I on November 11th 1918, which once was called Armistice Day, but now is referred to as Veterans’ Day. Our speaker to help us remember this most important historic event, celebrating the end of the war to end all wars, will be the Dean of our Cathedral, The Very Rev. S. Scott Hunter, D.Min.
 
If you have never attended one of these services, we urge you to do so. From the solemn procession accompanied by bagpipes and organ, to the bugler’s playing of Taps and Last Post, to the concluding hymn, you’ll find it both moving and inspiring, and a fitting tribute to all those who have served our country. A reception with light refreshments will follow the service.
 
            If you and members of your Veterans’ Organization would like to participate as a group, please contact us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  It is very important that you contact us in advance.  You can reach us via email at cathedralveteransday@gmail.com, you can also call the Cathedral office at 313-831-5000 and ask to speak with Cindy Greening, or you are welcome to contact Bob Prout at 586-242-8181. Participating groups need to arrive by 3:00 pm and gather in Barth Hall at the Cathedral.
 
           The Cathedral is located at 4800 Woodward Avenue (at the southeast corner of Woodward & Warren), in the heart of Detroit’s midtown Cultural Center. It is easily accessed by proceeding a few blocks west on Warren from the I-75 Warren exit (first exit south of I-94). Free, lighted parking is available behind the Cathedral, accessible from East Warren Avenue via Cathedral Lane.
 
            Whether a group, or an individual, who seeks a way to say “thank you”, to offer prayers for comrades still serving, or to remember those who have fallen, all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you Nov. 11th.

Autonomy, robotics and AI in the Future Force

November 28, 2018 - November 29, 2018

Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan

Presentation slides are available here:  https://www.ausa.org/army-autonomy-ai-symposium

Scope

In March of 2017, the U.S. Army’s Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC) published the first Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Strategy. The strategy clearly laid out its central objective:

“Effective integration of Robotic and Autonomous Systems improves U.S. forces’ ability to maintain overmatch and renders an enemy unable to respond effectively. The Army must pursue Robotic and Autonomous Systems capabilities with urgency because adversaries are developing and employing a broad range of advanced Robotic and Autonomous Systems technologies as well as employing new tactics to disrupt U.S. military strengths and exploit perceived weaknesses. Robotic and Autonomous Systems are increasingly important to ensuring freedom of maneuver and mission accomplishment with the least possible risk to Soldiers.”

According to a February 2018 assessment, the Netherlands-based Market Report says, “the global artificial intelligence & robotics in the defense industry market is valued at over $39 billion in 2018 and is projected to grow to $61 billion by 2027.” Companies with interest in defense and autonomy include: Alphabet, Airbus Defence & Space, AMD, Apple, Boeing, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, Northrop Grumman, Open AI, Qualcomm, Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Saab Defence, Thales, and more. Additionally, auto manufacturers, smaller tech firms, and academic institutions are developing groundbreaking technologies daily. Some of these developments could prove applicable to the Army’s initiatives.

The U.S. Army is already employing various robotic and autonomous systems, but has clearly set a course to do much more. With the impending standup of the U.S. Army Futures Command, supported by Cross-Functional Teams which address significant current capability gaps, robotics, autonomy, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are certain to be key to the Army’s overall objective of maintaining battlefield dominance over the armed forces of other great powers.

Objective

This symposium will explore and showcase innovative ways the U.S. Army is developing critical capabilities in robotics, autonomy, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The goals are to explore how the Army-Industry team can best collaborate to achieve cost-effective, innovative solutions to military problems, seamlessly reallocate resources as conditions change, and with the speed and efficiency that adversaries cannot match.

Support to America’s soldiers will be balanced, focused, and technologically superior in order to maintain superiority over any other force in the world. Senior U.S. Army, Department of Defense, Industry and academic leaders, and other subject matter experts will provide dialogue and information on efforts to leverage autonomy the Army seeks to modernize and sustain the force - and to win on any battlefield.

The key objective of AUSA’s Army Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Exposition will be to provide an open forum for attendees to interact and participate in discussions about the Army’s efforts to develop autonomous capabilities in all domains. It will also provide a platform for industry partners to demonstrate breakthroughs that could help the U.S. Army take full advantage of this technologies across all Army requirements.