Ford Robotics Building

Also known as: FMCRB, Ford Robotics, Michigan Robotics

Ford Robotics Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2505 HAYWARD ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 4 floors. The building code is FMCRB, used in class schedules and room assignments. It houses Michigan Robotics Institute, Ford Motor Company Center For Autonomous Vehicles. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Ford Robotics Building is approximately 38 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 7 classrooms.

Official website: Ford Robotics Building

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2021 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: HED
• Style: Contemporary
• Named for: Ford Motor Company (major funding partner)
• Notable: $75M, 134,000 sq ft; first facility to co-locate industry with university robotics; rooftop Mars Yard; three-story fly zone
• Primary use: Michigan Robotics Institute, Ford mobility research
• Did you know: First robotics facility in the world to put an industry team and a university robotics program in the same building. Has a rooftop "Mars Yard" and a three-story fly zone for aerial robots.
• Sustainability: LEED Gold (~2022). Chilled beams, 35% water reduction, 84% construction waste diverted.

Departments & Services

• Michigan Robotics Institute
• Ford Motor Company Center For Autonomous Vehicles

Classrooms

Ford Robotics Building has 4 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1050: 70 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Student Displays.
• Room 1060: Classroom, 128 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Student Displays, Multiple Content Streams.
• Room 2010: 32 seats.
• Room 2020: 32 seats.

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• Wilson Center 529 ft (161 m)
• Gorguze Family Laboratory 562 ft (171 m)
• Naval Arch. & Marine Engineering 562 ft (171 m)
• Wilson Center (FXB) 712 ft (0.2 km)

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• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower

Part of: North Campus Loop, Architecture Walk

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ford Robotics Building located?

Ford Robotics Building is located at 2505 HAYWARD ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29460756785715, -83.70957900714286.

What departments or services are in Ford Robotics Building?

Ford Robotics Building houses Michigan Robotics Institute, Ford Motor Company Center For Autonomous Vehicles.

How many floors does Ford Robotics Building have?

Ford Robotics Building has 4 floors.

How do I find Ford Robotics Building on the University of Michigan campus?

Ford Robotics Building is located on North Campus at 2505 HAYWARD ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 38 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/ford-robotics-building