Conference Speakers to Include Army Research Labs, SPAWAR, Boston University
BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 3, 2005 – iRobot Corp. today announced it will host a Payload Developers Conference for its PackBot® Tactical Mobile Robot platform. The conference will be held Nov. 17, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, VA. Speakers will include representatives from Army Research Labs, SPAWAR, Boston University, Idaho National Labs, MDA Corp., Nomadics and iRobot.
The iRobot PackBot platform is designed to quickly and efficiently integrate a wide range of third-party payloads, sensors and systems. During the conference, iRobot engineers will host technical discussions, offering an in-depth look at the process of integrating payloads onto the PackBot platform. In addition, partners will discuss payloads they have developed for PackBot, including acoustic sniper detection payload, explosive and chemical detection payload and 3D modeling payload.
“iRobot is teaming with best-of-industry developers to integrate a wide range of payloads onto our PackBot platform,” said Vice Admiral Joe Dyer (U.S. Navy, Ret.). “Our goal is to continue building on PackBot’s proven battlefield success and deliver robots with effective and limitless capabilities for our soldiers and first responders.”
Proven in Afghanistan and Iraq, the PackBot is used in urban terrain operations. The lightweight, rugged robot platform measures less than 20 centimeters high and can be hand-carried and deployed by a single soldier. PackBot is designed to search dangerous or inaccessible areas, providing soldiers with a safe first look so they know what to expect and how to respond.
To register for the conference or obtain additional information, please visit www.irobot.com.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot is a provider of robots that perform dull, dirty or dangerous missions in a better way. The company’s proprietary technology, iRobot AWARE Robot Intelligence Systems, incorporates advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. This proprietary system enables iRobot to build behavior-based robots, including its family of consumer and military robots. For additional information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.