[] Automate 2025 (May 12–15, 2025) is a one-of-a-kind event where thousands of engineers, managers, and innovators gather to explore the future of (https://www.automateshow.com/)(https://www.automateshow.com/). The show features over 365,000 square feet of exhibits with 800+ live demonstrations and 200+ (https://www.automateshow.com/), covering robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control, and more. IEEE SEM RAS group attendees will meet at 10:00 AM at the Huntington Place entrance and spend the day touring the exhibit halls together. Automate draws participants from around the world, creating a global community of (https://www.automateshow.com/), so this is a great chance to network with peers and learn about the latest industry trends. The expo floor is free to enter (with advance registration), and our group registration is handled through IEEE vTools. Registration: Register via IEEE vTools to join the IEEE SEM RAS group visit. ((https://www.xpressreg.net/register/AUTO0525/landing.php) free online for Complimentary Expo pass; look for the Automate 2025 event in the SEM calendar.) Contact: Victor Manske (IEEE SEM RAS Chair) – [email protected] Co-sponsored by: Victor Manske Agenda: Join IEEE SEM RAS members for a group visit to Automate 2025, North America’s largest robotics and automation (https://www.automateshow.com/). Attendees will experience cutting-edge automation technologies – from AI-driven robots and machine vision systems to advanced motion-control solutions – showcased in hundreds of live demos. This is a single-day, expo-only event (no travel or lodging provided); attendees must register to secure their free (https://www.xpressreg.net/register/AUTO0525/landing.php). The IEEE member meeting time is at the check-in, around noon lunchtime. Contact: Victor Manske (IEEE SEM RAS Chair) – 248-662-5048 Bring the confirmation to the "REGISTRATION CHECK-IN & SCAN N GO" counters in the registration area to scan the QR code and print your badge. There are two registration areas located in the main hallway outside of Hall B in Huntington Place so hopefully we will find each other. General Show Information: Attendee Badge Pick Up Hours Monday, May 12 7:00am – 5:00pm ET Show Hours Monday, May 12 10:00am – 5:00pm Conference Hours Monday, May 12 8:00am – 5:00pm Parking Information There are several parking options available around Huntington Place including Roof Deck Parking, Washington Boulevard Garage, Congress Street Garage, and the Joe Louis Garage. For parking locations, (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=685&verify=907997009&scheme=https&path=/plan-your-visit/parking&recId=143627328). Getting Around Detroit QLine: For more information on how to ride, please visit (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=1002&verify=1347047102&scheme=https&path=/how-to-ride/&recId=143627328) People Mover: For more information on fares, stations, and how to ride, please visit (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=707&verify=71314057&scheme=https&path=/&recId=143627328) (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=705&verify=1505052598&scheme=https&path=/plan-your-visit/getting-around/&recId=143627328) Travel guide for Detroit; Plan your visit (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=704&verify=2061137638&scheme=https&path=/travel/shuttle-bus/&recId=143627328) Automate will have a shuttle service to and from select hotels in Detroit. Plan Your Travel (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=704&verify=2061137638&scheme=https&path=/travel&recId=143627328) (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=704&verify=2061137638&scheme=https&path=/travel/hotels&recId=143627328) (https://www.xpressreg.net/EmailRedirect2.aspx?id=704&verify=2061137638&scheme=https&path=/trade-show/frequently-asked-questions&recId=143627328) Please visit (https://www.automateshow.com/) for additional show information. Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48226