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iRobot Acquires Evolution Robotics, makers of the Evolution Mint, for $74 Million Dollars.

iRobot announced today that it has acquired Evolution Robotics, makers of the Evolution Mint robotic floor cleaner. The Evolution Mint floor cleaner isn't known as much for it's cleaning prowess as it is for it's advanced Northstar navigation and vSLAM room mapping system.

Roomba 650 and Roomba 630 Announced.

iRobot has announced two new vacuuming robots today, the iRobot Roomba 630 and the Roomba 650.  The Roomba 600 series is basically the Roomba 500 series updated for 2012 with new styling, and all of the improvements added to the 500 series robots over the years such as iAdapt, the vastly improved AeroVac bin, and the new improved brush design.  

Neato XV-21 - Pet and Allergy Model Released.

Neato has just announced the release of their newest model - the Neato XV-21 with a new bristled brush and an improved dust filter.

Sphero robotic ball from orbotix hands on at CES

I came across sphero's booth at CES and was immediately drawn to the simplicity of the Sphero's design. On the outside, it looks like an ordinary white ball.  But on the inside, sophisticated electronics allow you to control the ball with your smartphone, or even use the ball itself as a controller!

LG Hom-Bot is available in the US!

LG Hom-Bot is now available for sale in the US. Once more people get wind that it's available and a few reviews start showing up, I'm willing to bet that there will be more an more homes with LG robotics in them.

mRobo from Tosy gets Bieberized!

Justin Bieber was on hand to unveil the Tosy mRobo dancing Robot. Things didn't quite go as well as expected, but we have the entire event for you on video, which will be uploaded shortly, so stay tuned for the complete unveiling!

iRobot Virtual Halo released to make any Roomba 700 series a Roomba for Pets

Just hours before iRobot officially shows off it's products today at 7:00pm PT, iRobot has teased us with the brand new Virtual Halo - a Virtual Wall that can create a protective zone around pet food and water bowls.

Brainlink can teach old robots new tricks

Want to breathe new life into your old Roomba? With the Brainlink system, that dream just might become a reality.

Nao Next Gen from Aldebaran Robotics

Aldebaran Robotics has released its latest version of the NAO robot, the NAO Next Gen, and if you want to see what your future home robot will look like, then you will definitely want to check it out.

Thymio II robot will be appearing in schools soon

Robots are starting to assist everywhere, including schools.  What's great about this robot, is it's not expensive, and can easily be programmed with a computer.  This is like the junior version of the Lego Mindstorms

iRobot announces the Scooba 230, Roomba 760, Roomba 770, and the Roomba 780!

iRobot Expands Popular Home Robot Line with the World's Most Compact Floor Washing Robot and the Next Generation Roomba With iAdapt Technology.  Introducing the Scooba 200 series and the Roomba 700 series of robots - The Roomba 760, Roomba 770 and the Roomba 780.

International CES is quickly approaching!!

Hello all!!  It's once again days away from the International CES show located in Las Vegas, NV!!  I have been checking out all who is attending and there are more robotic exhibitors this year, including iRobot!!

 

iRobot Black Friday Sale begins Today!

Just in time for Black Friday, iRobot is offering FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER at iRobot.com!

Samsung Tango: A Vacuum Cleaner That Can Watch the House for You Too!

What do you get when you combine a cleaning machine with a state-of-the-art surveillance camera? The Tango, that's what.

Review of the Neato XV-11 – “The Roomba Killer”

Submitted by fraggboy on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 3:25pm

Neato XV-11 Robotic All-Floor vacuum Cleaner. Smart. Powerful. Methodical.

Neato XV-11 Unboxing and Breakdown.

This is an unboxing and full breakdown of the new Neato XV-11 robotic vacuum cleaner.  Visit our Neato Robotics Forum for more information and detailed questions and answers about the Neato XV-11 and how it compares to the Roomba Vacuum.

$20M Order from NAVSEA Keeps iRobot Corp Thriving

Following better-than-expected results for the second quarter of 2010, leading robotics company iRobot Corp. continues its strong performance for this year, this time by winning a $20.3 million contract for battle-tested robots from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).  
The order, a standalone contract, is for 125 PackBot Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) robots. The deal also includes spare parts and repair services if needed. 
The PackBot MTRS robot’s predecessor, the highly-succesful iRobot 510 PackBot, is one of the most popular battlefield robots in the world today. They are deployed in war-ravaged areas including Iraq and Afghanistan, and are used in hazardous missions primarily to search for and neutralize hidden explosives. These robots have proven their reliability in deactivating car bombs, roadside bombs, and improvised explosive devices or IEDs.  
Robots, said iRobot President for Government and Industrial Robots Division Joe Dryer, have long shown their worth on the battlefield. With roadside bombs and similar devices continuing to pose danger in Iraq and Afghanistan, he emphasizes the need for “outfitting our troops with tools to ensure they stay as safe as possible.”
“The iRobot PackBot is saving lives, and we are honored to be providing this technology to the military“, Dryer adds.
It can be recalled that just last month, iRobot also received an order for 94 units of Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles or SUGVs as part of a $14.6 million contract with the US Army.
To date, iRobot Corp has filled orders for more than 3,500 unmanned ground vehicles from both the military and public safety organizations.

Following better-than-expected results for the second quarter of 2010, leading robotics company iRobot Corp. continues its strong performance for this year, this time by winning a $20.3 million contract for battle-tested robots from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).  

iRobot Revenues Continue to Rise as US Army Orders More SUGVs

iRobot’s 2nd Quarter results have already gone way beyond analyst’s expectations but the Roomba-maker is still not showing signs of slowing down. Just this week, they received an order of 94 more SUGVs.
That order, which  is part of a $14.6 million contract, will enable the US Army to acquire new SUGV 310’s (more about this robot below) from iRobot, which has partnered with Boeing in building them.
According to iRobot’s latest Revenue and Earnings Report, Government & Industrial robot revenue increased 65 percent in the second quarter over the second quarter of 2009, driven by shipments of 138 PackBot robots and 100 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles during the quarter.
SUGVs or Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles are small, 30-pound, portable robots that can fit in a MOLLE (MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) pack. iRobot SUGVs come in 2 main variants: the 310, for dismounted mobile operations, and the 320, for infantry missions. 
The two versions come with game-style hand controllers and heads-up displays, which allow the soldier/operator to control the robot remotely via UHF radio frequency. Under optimal conditions, the robot can be controlled from a distance of 1,000 m. That’s usually more than enough to put the human soldier out of harm’s way.
The 310 SUGV is already equipped with a dexterous manipulator, making it suitable not only for surveillance and reconnaissance, but also for bomb disposal, checkpoint, and inspection operations. These operations are considered high-risk, and have already cost the lives of many human soldiers. By using these robots, less lives are lost. Besides, some blown up robots can be put together again.
Both robots are smaller versions of another highly successful iRobot product, the Packbot. A veteran of the war in Iraq and an active participant of the one ongoing in Afghanistan, the Packbot is one of the most widely used robots in the battlefield. There are no less than 2,000 Packbots in operation today.
Under the Army’s Brigade Combat Team Modernization (BCTM) program, iRobot is currently developing the next-generation SUGVs.

iRobot’s 2nd Quarter results have already gone way beyond analyst’s expectations but the Roomba-maker is still not showing signs of slowing down. Just this week, they received an order of 94 more SUGVs.

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