BILL NUMBER: ACR 189	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Patterson

                        MAY 25, 2016

   Relative to Robot Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 189, as introduced, Patterson. Robot Day.
   This measure would declare June 27, 2016, as Robot Day.
   Fiscal committee: no.



   WHEREAS, Robotics is rapidly proving to be one of the most
effective, compelling, and engaging means for teaching and
reinforcing fundamental science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) concepts as well as inspiring the state's youth to
pursue STEM-related careers, thereby helping to create a highly
skilled, 21st century American workforce; and
   WHEREAS, Robotics is part of the FIRST program, which stands for
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. FIRST
fosters an environment set on STEM-based careers. The mission of
FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders
by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build
science, engineering, and technology skills that inspire innovation
and foster well-rounded life capabilities, including self-confidence,
communication, and leadership; and
   WHEREAS, The emerging market for service robotics in various
sectors, including healthcare, national defense, homeland security,
energy, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, agriculture,
education, consumer goods, and others, is expected to grow at a
compound annual growth rate of nearly 20 percent over the next few
years to become a worldwide $27 billion industry; and
   WHEREAS, Robotics technology holds tremendous potential for
reducing the cost of healthcare delivery; stimulating the discovery
and development of new procedures and treatments for a wide variety
of diseases and disorders; improving the standard and accessibility
of care; providing individuals with disabilities, especially injured
veterans, with greater independence and dignity; and enhancing
overall patient health outcomes; and
   WHEREAS, Robotics technology is proving essential to our national
defense and homeland security by enabling the ongoing development and
fielding of unmanned air, ground, and maritime systems that today
help keep our nation's war fighters and protectors out of harm's way
and, in the long run, will serve as a highly effective force
multiplier; and
   WHEREAS, Robotics is a key transformative technology that can
revolutionize American manufacturing by enabling small- and mid-sized
companies to cost-effectively combine highly skilled workers and
highly adaptable, precise, and reliable equipment to create and make
high-value products in high-stakes industries; and
   WHEREAS, There is a strong need to recognize America's leadership
in robotics technology; educate the public on robotics technology's
broad potential, growing importance, and future impact on American
society; underscore the need for increased investment in robotics
technology research and development; and inspire the nation's youth
to pursue careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares June 27,
2016, as Robot Day; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.