The Board accepted a $15000 SUNY grant for an "AI-Assisted Garment Inspection for Circular Fashion Education" project running from June 12, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The project will have students program AI-enabled devices to inspect garments, reduce fashion waste, and learn about quality control and decision-making in manufacturing. This effort indicates emerging demand for AI hardware, computer vision tools, and curriculum focused on sustainable fashion and manufacturing. Vendors offering AI-enabled inspection devices, machine learning platforms, or sector-specific instructional content can engage as the college designs and implements labs, with potential to expand AI-in-fashion modules into broader programs or continuing education.
No full-time personnel are funded, so external platforms or turnkey solutions could ease implementat...
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