A Technology Assessment of Mobile Robots in Western Europe
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The objective of this grant is to conduct a technological                                                                                                       assessment of mobile robots, and research in this field, in                                                                                                     western Europe.  In a broad context, this assessment by a team of                                                                                               outstanding experts in the emerging field of intelligent                                                                                                        robotics, comes under the heading of international interaction.                                                                                                 The activity may be viewed as a combination of the aspects of                                                                                                   international cooperation and international competition.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The grant is in response to the call for increased awareness of                                                                                                 work abroad as cited by the National Academy of Engineering in                                                                                                  its report entitled, "Strengthening U.S. Engineering through                                                                                                    International Cooperation -- Some Recommendations for Action."
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