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National Robotics Week Begins with Events Planned Across the Country
Apr 14, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) --
The first annual National Robotics Week commenced this week with a series of regional events and activities aimed at increasing public awareness of the growing importance of "robo-technology" and the tremendous social and cultural impact that it will have on the future of how people will live, work and play worldwide.
In a release, the group noted that National Robotics Week will occur annually on the second full week of April to recognize robotics technology as a pillar of 21st century American innovation. The week's aim is to highlight the growing importance of robotics in a wide variety of application areas and to emphasize its ability to inspire students while building their interest in technology and innovation.
From California to Massachusetts, events held throughout the week feature dozens of opportunities for the public to interact with robots in a hands-on learning environment. Lectures, robot competition s, introductory courses on robotics for kids, educational workshops for businesses, demos and tours of robotics labs will provide networking opportunities and expose many to the genius and wonder of robotics.
National Robotics Week is a product of an effort by leading universities and companies to create a "national roadmap" for robotics technology, which was initially unveiled at a May 2009 briefing by academic and industry leaders to the Congressional Caucus on Robotics. U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (PA-14), co-chair of the caucus, and other members submitted a formal resolution (H.Res. 1055) that Congress passed on March 9, to support the designation of the second full week in April as National Robotics Week.
"The United States has the largest number of academic and research organizations with programs focused on the advancement of robotics technology in the world," said Colin Angle, chairman and chief executive officer of iRobot. "It is exciting for all of us involved in this industry to have support from both the public and private sectors to create National Robotics Week. It provides a real opportunity to demonstrate to the country the profound impact robotics can and will have on our everyday lives."
Event Information:
www.nationalroboticsweek.org
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