Roadmapping Robots
April 24, 2008
Here’s an interesting new web site showing a new roadmapping effort just starting up. The Computing Community Consortium intends to create an industry roadmap for the future of commercial (i.e., non-military) robotics in America.
From the site:
In a world where significant changes are expected in terms of competitiveness and aging it is essential that society has access to key technologies for automated manufacturing, assistive healthcare and domestic services for independent living. Consequently there is a need to carefully consider how the USA can ensure availability of these technologies in a 5-15 year perspective.
It’s too early to know how well this will work for these folks but as more industries take this approach, I think we’ll see better planning overall. I wish them luck in their endeavor.
(Thanks to 12fh from flickr for the CC-licensed image shown)
