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Homeland Security

iRobot Introduces New Robot for Public Safety Market

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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

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iRobot [IRBT], a developer and supplier of small robotic vehicles to the military and commercial markets, has introduced a new robot to its product line aimed at providing public safety and civil security agencies with a low cost, tactical platform that can accommodate several surveillance and chemical detection upgrades for improved reconnaissance surveillance. Price at under $20,000 for the basic unit, the Negotiator is a result of the demand from budget conscious public safety agencies around the U.S. who can't…

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