What is the main idea of this section from the National Robotics Initiative (NRI) Program Guidelines? National Robotics Initiative (NRI) Program Guidelines
The goal of the National Robotics Initiative is to accelerate the development and use of ro‐bots in the United States that work beside, or cooperatively with, people. Innovative robot‐ics research and applications emphasizing the realization of such co‐robots acting in direct support of and in a symbiotic relationship with human partners is supported by multiple agencies of the federal government including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of this program is the development of this next generation of robotics, to advance the capability and usability of such systems and artifacts, and to encourage existing and new communities to focus on innovative application areas. It will address the entire life cycle from fundamental research and development to manufacturing and deployment. Methods for the establishment and infusion of robotics in educational curricula and research to gain a better understanding of the long term social, behavioral and economic implications of co‐robots across all areas of human activity are important parts of this initiative. Collaboration between academic, in‐dustry, non‐profit and other organizations is strongly encouraged to establish better linkag‐es between fundamental science and technology development, deployment and use.
1 Collaboration in robotics work between academic, industry, nonprofits, and other organizations is strongly encouraged.
2 Questions about research projects should be addressed to the appropriate person in the list of agency contacts.
3 NRI grants are sponsored by several government agencies, including NASA and the National Science foundation.
4 The NRI exists to support and encourage the development of robots that can work with people.