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iRobot Reveals Prototype 110 First Look UGV

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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

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iRobot Corp. [IRBT] yesterday revealed pre-production prototypes of the iRobotr 110 FirstLook(tm) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). A small, light and throwable robot, 110 FirstLook provides hasty situational awareness, performs persistent observation and investigates confined spaces, the company said. The robot weighs less than five pounds and is 10 inches long, making it ideal for building clearing, raids and other close-in scenarios. "FirstLook is going to be a very important tool for warfighters and first responders," said Robert Moses, president of…

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