Alright I know this thread's from a long time ago, but I just heard an update that the Robotics Merit Badge has been approved and is expected to debut in spring 2010.
I thought the news belonged here rather than in a new thread.
New Boy Scout Merit Badges:
- Robotics merit badge has been approved. Requirements under development. Debut expected spring 2010.
- GPS/GIS merit badge has been approved. Requirements under development. Debut expected early 2010.
- Scouting Heritage merit badge has been approved. Requirements under development. Debut expected later this year
- Scuba merit badge has been approved. Requirements under development. Debut expected late this year.