Merced robotics team recognized at California State Capitol

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The robotics squad astatine the Le Grand Union Elementary School District was recognized during a sojourn to the California State Capitol, officials announced connected Monday.

The robotics squad received an invitation to the California State Capitol by Senator Josh Newman. They were invited to enactment Senate Resolution 106, which designates October arsenic Intellectual Property Month to admit the value of intelligence spot arsenic a catalyst for innovation and extortion of originative works, according to officials.

During Aug. 15 visit, officials with the territory accidental Newman commended them for their hard enactment and contributions to the tract of robotics and were recognized for their dedication to the principles of innovation and intelligence property.

Photos courtesy of Le Grand Elementary School District Superintendent Scott Borba

Photos courtesy of Le Grand Elementary School District Superintendent Scott Borba

Photos courtesy of Le Grand Elementary School District Superintendent Scott Borba

Something that excited the young robotics enthusiasts, officials say, was gathering "Spot," the cutting-edge robotic canine from Boston Dynamics. This robot provided a glimpse into the aboriginal of robotics exertion to the team.

"Our robotics team's invitation to the Capitol is simply a testament to their hard work, creativity, and committedness to innovation. It is an grant for our territory to beryllium portion of specified an important inaugural that celebrates intelligence spot and the relation it plays successful our society," said Le Grand Union Elementary School District Superintendent Scott Borba.

This sojourn besides emphasized the important relation STEM acquisition plays successful preparing students for the future.