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New iRobot Software, Upgrades To Boost EOD Robot Compatibility In Theater

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Thursday, November 18th, 2010

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As iRobot [IRBT] continues to fill orders for its various PackBot tactical mobile robots, the company is delivering new robot intelligence software for old and new variants aimed at making the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) workhorses in theater more interchangeable and compatible, a company executive said recently. "We are delivering the iRobot Aware 2 software this year on a JUONS [Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement] program for the MTRS [Man Transportable Robotic System], and next year will be an upgrade…

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