Research & Development Center

Research & Development for the Future

The Research & Development Center at the Alabama Robotics Technology Park is a robotics research and development facility for public and private organizations developing robotics and automation technologies. Tenant teams, including their employees, staff, and two- and four-year co-op students, get dedicated space to build, test, and refine new systems.

  • Four Client Suites, including internet access, phones, restrooms, and environmental controls
  • Each suite has raised access flooring in sectional panels, a common high bay with two large roll-up doors.
  • Each suite has access to our 0.9-mile outdoor test track.
Front Entrance, Research and Development Center
Suite Backdoor Area at Research and Development Center
Client Office Suite at the Research and Development Center
Suite Bay and Mezzanine of Each Suite at the Research and Development Center
Lobby and receptionist area of Research and Development Center
Outside view of Individual Suite door entry, Research and Development Center
Test Track behind the Research and Development Center

Who can use the facility?

Criteria for facility use are as follows:
  • For an applicant to be considered for the use of the Research & Development Center, they must meet certain minimum criteria.
  • The applicant must be a Research & Development project. It must also have a documented, approved funding source.

Facility Amenities

Each suite has the following:
  • Fiber
  • Ethernet
  • Power
  • 6,000 sq. foot control room
  • High-bay space
  • Large roll-up door
  • Carport/shed with plug-ups for vehicle information
  • Outdoor test/obstacle track, accommodates vehicle speed up to 40 mph
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(256) 642 2600

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