Huntington Beach, Calif., March 2, 2017 — Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced today it has partnered with Milestone Systems, the globally leading developer of video management software, to support the all-girls robotics team Coding Queens. The initiative was launched to promote education in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and robotics fields. The team of six fifth-graders from John S. Malcolm Elementary will compete with their claw-bot, “Zippy,” in the 2017 VEX IQ State Championship on Sunday, March 12, in Pomona, Calif.
RAD and Milestone Systems believe that organizations have an obligation to coach and encourage today's youth to pursue technology interests in an effort to evolve the future of the industry. Through this partnership, the companies are able to share innovative ideas, support creativity and mentor future innovators.
The Coding Queens team is unique in that they were the youngest team to compete in the 2016 VEX IQ Regional event in December out of 23 teams.
“We are honored to support the Coding Queens in their quest to become state champions,” said Reinier Tuinzing, Strategic Alliances Manager - Americas, Milestone Systems. “It is very exciting to help introduce our next generation of innovators to new and emerging technologies through hands-on learning opportunities.”
“It's critical to support young minds in STEM and robotics technology fields and RAD is in a unique position to showcase the opportunities available in this field,” said Steve Reinharz, Founder and CEO, RAD. “RAD is excited to be a small part of the support network that this team has in place, and we hope more companies will emerge as strong proponents of students striving to be successful in the engineering, coding, and robotics fields.”
RAD and Milestone Systems will send the team off during an event at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Ocean Breeze Park in Laguna Nigel, Calif. The Coding Queens will be presented with the opportunity to name RAD's newest robot, be presented with a sponsorship check and take part in a demonstration of artificial intelligence capabilities.
