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XPONENTIAL Conference in Detroit Showcases Autonomous Capabilities in Aerial, Ground, and Maritime Platforms
The XPONENTIAL 2026 conference took place at Detroit’s Huntington Place during the week of May 11. Organized by Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the conference brought together companies, researchers, government agencies, and mobility...
The Regional Advantage: How Collaboration Is Accelerating Mobility Innovation
Across the mobility landscape, a pattern is becoming increasingly clear: innovation does not scale in isolation. Instead, it scales through connection between companies and communities, between researchers and operators and between public and private partners who want...
Why GEM is Building ‘Trusted Connectors’ Across the Region’s Advanced Mobility Ecosystem
The Detroit region’s advanced mobility industry is nuanced and multi-faceted, making it difficult to access and navigate for those on the outside looking in. Stakeholders across the region ranging from community organizations and nonprofits to professional...
How Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Powered the Rise of LARA
The Detroit Region has long been the global hub of mobility innovation. Today, that legacy continues through bold founders, breakthrough technologies, and a deeply interconnected ecosystem working together to move ideas from inspiration to impact. One powerful example...
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2025 GEM Annual Video
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Future Mobility Technology Study Video
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GEM Future Technology Mobility Study Info Sheet
Executive Summary: Mobility Landscape Study for The Detroit Region
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