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Calling All Robots: National Robotics Week 2015 Seeks Events, Enthusiasts and STEM Educators

The sixth annual National Robotics Week kicks off on April 4 with hundreds of planned robotics competitions, demonstrations and educational activities across the U.S.

BEDFORD, Mass., March 16, 2015 — (PRNewswire) —   National Robotics Week, which takes place April 4-12, 2015, is calling for event submissions from robot-enthusiasts across all 50 United States. Established by Congress and iRobot in 2010 to raise awareness about robots and their important role in shaping the future of education, industry and the U.S. economy, National Robotics Week brings together students, educators and influencers who share a passion for robots and technology.

The sixth annual National Robotics Week kicks off on April 4 with hundreds of planned robotics competitions, demonstrations and educational activities across the U.S.

Led by founder and lead organizer iRobot, along with support from a partner advisory council, the inclusive and family-friendly week seeks to:

"Advances in the robotics industry are taking place at an astounding clip. Our goal with National Robotics Week is to harness the excitement of robotics innovation to inspire and engage the next generation in STEM leaders," said Colin Angle, chairman and CEO of iRobot.  "iRobot is proud to lead this important initiative, which allows us to share our 25 year-long passion for robotics with students across the nation, as well as celebrate the amazing accomplishments of innovators throughout the field."

Events are organized by a wide range of parties, including robot companies, institutions, educators, government agencies, universities and individuals who are making a mark on the world of robots. They include robotics competitions, expos, parties, workshops, classes and camps.

To identify regional events or to list an event please visit: http://nationalroboticsweek.org/events.php

A sample of events coinciding with the 2015 National Robotics Week includes:

For the second year in a row, through the combined work of iRobot, Georgia Tech and IEEE Spectrum, a set of robot trading cards will also be available beginning in April on the National Robotics Week website to view and print. Each card depicts a famous robot along with important stats and fun facts.

As founder of National Robotics Week, iRobot is committed to building a future for STEM education in the United States. The company's multi-faceted outreach program is a resource for students, parents and educators to share in the excitement of robotics. In addition to classroom visits and other events, iRobot provides mentoring, career introduction and internships, all geared toward connecting students to the opportunities provided by a STEM education and occupation. More information about iRobot's STEM efforts can be found at www.irobot.com/stem.

For more information about National Robotics Week, go to: http://www.nationalroboticsweek.org/.

National Robotics Week is also on Twitter ( @roboweek and #roboweek) and Facebook ( facebook.com/roboweek).

Official National Robotics Week gear, featuring mascot Bleeker the Rechargeable Dog, can be found at: http://www.cafepress.com/bleeker.

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