Article Posted on : - Jun 11, 2012

iRobot 310 SUGV robot.

BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS (BNS): Advanced technology company iRobot has received a $12.7 million order from the US Army Contracting Command in Warren, for 68 of the company's model 310 SUGV robots and spares kits.

This is the second order under a requirements contract that allows the Army to purchase iRobot 310 SUGV robots and spares kits through September 2015. The delivery will be completed by August 31, the company said.

The iRobot 310 SUGV is a man-portable robot with dexterous manipulator and wearable controller. A smaller and lighter version of the combat-proven iRobot PackBot, it enters areas that are inaccessible or too dangerous for people, providing state-of-the-art technology for infantry troops, combat engineers, mobile EOD technicians and other personnel.

"The robot can be outfitted with a wide range of payloads and sensors, allowing warfighters and public safety professionals to stay out of harm's way while gathering situational awareness in a variety of missions," Tim Trainer, interim general manager of iRobot's Defense & Security business unit.