iRobot Corporation : iRobot Receives U.S. Army Orders Totaling $6 Million
05/29/2012| 09:05am US/Eastern
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iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in delivering robotic
technology-based solutions, has received two orders from the U.S. Army's
Robotic Systems Joint Program Office (RSJPO) totaling $6 million. The
orders call for the delivery of spares for iRobot 510 PackBot robots,
including operator control units, manipulator arms and radios. All
deliveries will be completed by November 30, 2012.
iRobot 510 PackBot (Photo: Business Wire)
Modular, adaptable and expandable, 510 PackBot is a tactical mobile
robot that keeps warfighters and first responders out of harm's way. The
robot is ideal for a variety of missions, including reconnaissance,
route clearance, hazardous materials detection and bomb disposal.
"Over the course of the past decade, PackBot has proven its worth as a
life-saving tool in areas of conflict and for emergency response," said
Tim Trainer, interim general manager of iRobot's Defense & Security
business unit. "These robots represent a safer, more effective and more
efficient way to conduct dangerous operations both on and off the
battlefield. We believe that this technology is an important piece of
the military's future and are pleased that the Army continues to invest
in its current fleet of robots."
iRobot has delivered more than 4,500 unmanned ground vehicles to
military and civil defense forces worldwide.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot designs and builds robots that
make a difference. The company's home robots help people with smarter
ways to clean, and its defense & security robots protect those in harm's
way. iRobot's consumer and military robots feature iRobot Aware® robot
intelligence systems, proprietary technology incorporating advanced
concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial
intelligence. For more information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.
For iRobot Investors
Certain statements made in this press
release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking
statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release
contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to,
among other things, iRobot Corp.'s expectations concerning delivery of
future orders. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but
are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements.
Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date hereof. iRobot Corp. undertakes no obligation to update or revise
the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of
new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For
additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot
Corp., see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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iRobot Corp.
Elise Caffrey, 781-430-3003
Investor Relations
ecaffrey@irobot.com
or
Charlie
Vaida, 781-430-3182
Media Relations
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