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US Navy Places $7.6 Million Order with iRobot

iRobot Corp., the leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, has received a $7.6 million order from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division. The order calls for upgrades and spares for 46 Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) robots. MTRS is modeled after the company's multi-mission iRobot 510 PackBot. All deliveries under the order will be completed by Q2 2015.

From iRobot Corporation 21 Oct 2014

Elbit will Showcase Next-Generation Systems and Solutions at AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

With growing demands for actionable information and knowledge for the warfighter, there is a critical need for solutions that enable true terrain dominance and intelligence based warfare. Elbit Systems of America understands this need and is providing integrated and networked solutions by leveraging its technical expertise and in-theater experience, as well as that of its parent company.

13 Oct 2014

iRobot Introduces Universal Multi-Robot Control System for Defense and Security Robots

iRobot Corp., the leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced the uPoint Multi-Robot Control (MRC) system, a universal control system for iRobot's line of defense and security robots that will enable robot operators to be more proficient than ever before.

From iRobot Corporation 10 Oct 2014

Global Spending on Robots Expected to More than Quadruple by 2025

The rise of robotics is gaining traction much faster than most executives realize and will have a major impact on the competitiveness of companies and countries alike, according to new research by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

3 Sep 2014

Researchers Investigate Effects of Radiation on Robots

After the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster, investigators used robots to determine the extent of the damage and begin cleaning up.

30 Aug 2014

Successful Test Flights Illustrate RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS’ Expanded Mission Capabilities

With several test flights this summer, the U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk Wide Area Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) proved its ability to operate with an expanded variety of intelligence exploitation ground stations and collect mission data in more places.

27 Aug 2014

Clearpath Robotics Supports People Against Killer Robots

Canadian-based robotics manufacturer, Clearpath Robotics, is the first robotics company to sign on with the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots, “an international coalition of non-governmental organizations working to ban fully autonomous weapons.”

14 Aug 2014

US Navy Awards Northrop Grumman Subsidiary Contract to Upgrade RONS Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robots

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation subsidiary Remotec Inc. an $8.8 million contract to repair and upgrade 103 MK3 Series Remote Ordnance Neutralizations Systems (RONS), increasing the capabilities and availability of the explosive ordnance disposal robots.

14 Aug 2014

IRobot to Discuss Achievements and Financial Outlook at Needham Advanced Industrial Technologies Conference

iRobot Corp., a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced that Elise Caffrey, iRobot's senior vice president, Finance & Investor Relations, will discuss the company's achievements and financial outlook on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Needham Advanced Industrial Technologies Conference being held in New York, NY.

From iRobot Corporation 1 Aug 2014

Forecast Report on Nuclear Response Robots Market

Nuclear Response Robots: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2013 to 2019 study has 686 pages, 184 tables and figures. Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as automated process is put in place to provide nuclear power capability worldwide. These responder robots are evolving a new core technology in which all participants in the industry and in governments worldwide must invest.

31 Jul 2014