robot (
\rō-bät) noun - 1: a machine that looks like a human being and performs various complex acts (as walking or talking) of a human being; also : a similar but fictional machine whose lack of capacity for human emotions is often emphasized;
2: a device that automatically performs complicated often repetitive tasks;
3: a mechanism guided by automatic controls; 4: a creation limited only by your imagination.
About the Congressional Robotics Caucus
The Congressional Bi-Partisan Robotics Caucus,
chaired by Congressman Mike Doyle (PA) and co-chaired by Congressman Phil Gingrey (GA), was formed in 2007 to focus on key issues
facing the nation's robotics industry and related emerging
technology. Members of Congress will learn first hand
about the use of robotics in agriculture, mining,
logistics, defense, education, manufacturing and
healthcare.
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Robotics Caucus Goals
• Increase general awareness of challenges and issues
among Members of Congress and policy analysts;
• Educate Members of Congress and congressional staff on
current & future research and development, and
utilization initiatives
• Serve as a forum where robotics-related policy issues
can be exchanged, debated and discussed by members of
Congress;
• Ensure that our nation remains globally competitive as
the robotics industry expands and further affects the
way we live our lives.
Robots go where it's dirty, dull, or dangerous. They
reduce exposure to toxins and perform jobs nobody
should, as in pipeline inspections. Robots increase
accuracy and reliability on assembly lines and improve
speed, producing cheaper mass-produced goods. They
reduce risk to the military and First Responders, and go
where humans can't.
Joining the Caucus
If you are interested in joining the caucus, contact David Lucas in Representative Mike Doyle's office at 202.225.2135 ( David.lucas@mail.house.gov) or David Sours in Representative Phil Gingrey's office at 202.225.2931 (david.sours@mail.house.gov).
The Advisory Planning Committee consists of the Technology Collaborative, the IEEE-USA, the Robotic Industries Association, and the National Defense Industrial Association.
If you would like more information about the caucus contact the Committee representative, Patti Rote, pattir@techcollaborative.org at 412.802.6406.
Last
Updated:
15 April 2010
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