Robot magazine Editor-in-Chief Tom Atwood had the privilege of presenting at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Educators Conference on the current status of the robotics industry in the U.S., and the challenges we face to grow these markets, which include technologies ranging from hobby to industrial robots. 

Robotics initiatives in education are the solution for our country--this will help us preserve our leadership in technology. Robots motivate students and hobbyists, and they invoke the allure and wonder of science fiction.

Tom Atwood's Powerpoint presentation at the Carnegie Mellon University conference is available for download here (a 5.2MB PPS file).