ROBOTICS CLUSTER

9. EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY................................ 83
9.1. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY......................................................................................83
9.1.1. Develop a Commercial Class Database................................................................ 84
9.1.2. Formally Define Cluster Members........................................................................ 84
9.1.3. Utilize a Modernized Taxonomic Framework..................................................... 84
9.1.4. Standardize Company Descriptors........................................................................ 84
9.1.5. Simplify, Limit, and Standardize Cluster Indicators........................................... 85
9.2. THE IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY....................................................................86
9.2.1. Phase 1: Develop the Tools..................................................................................... 87
9.2.2. Phase 2: Implement Recommendations.............................................................. 87
9.2.3. Phase 3: Measure and Assess Performance....................................................... 88
9.2.4. Phase 4: Gauge Effectiveness................................................................................. 88
9.2.5. Phase 5: Report and Evaluation............................................................................. 89
9.2.6. Phase 6: Iterate the Process................................................................................... 89
10. REFERENCES...................................................................................................... 90
11. APPENDIX A: LIST OF FIGURES........................................................................92
12. APPENDIX B: LIST OF TABLES......................................................................... 93
13. APPENDIX C: RESEARCH LABORATORIES......................................................94
13.1. MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY RESEARCH LABORATORIES.........................................94
13.2. NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY LABORATORIES/WORKING GROUPS............................96
14. APPENDIX D: WAGES FOR ROBOTICS ENGINEERS.......................................97
14.1. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS*.............................................................................................97
14.2. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS*..........................................................................................98
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