The U.S. Army recently
awarded a $10 million contract to iRobot Corp to help keep its tiny,
bomb-disposal robots running on the battlefield.
The Army’s Robotic Systems
Joint Program Office awarded the Oct. 15
indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for maintenance training and
spare parts for the iRobot 310 SUVG, a man-portable robot designed to enter
areas that are inaccessible or too dangerous for people, providing
state-of-the-art technology for infantry troops, combat engineers and explosive
ordnance technicians.
An initial $2 million
order under the contract for spares has also been placed. Deliveries are
scheduled to be completed this fall. In addition, iRobot has received a $3.7
million order for heads-down controllers. The handheld controller includes a
5.6” LCD display screen that is sunlight readable.
“We are delivering the
heads-down controller in response to specific requests from the field,”
said Frank Wilson, senior vice president and general manager of iRobot’s
Defense & Security business unit, a recent press release. “This easy to
use controller provides the operator with a high degree of situational
awareness while conducting dangerous missions.”
iRobot Corp. has delivered
more than 5,000 robots to military and civil defense forces, iRobot officials
maintain.
“iRobot is pleased to
continue its partnership with the Army to provide world-class robotic
capabilities that help keep warfighters out of harm’s way,” Wilson.
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