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iRobot to Acquire Nekton Research, LLC

As a follow-up to its earlier announcement of a agreement with University of Washington to commercialize the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Seaglider technology, iRobot has agreed to acquire Nekton Research, a developer of unmanned underwater vehicles. With the second announcement, iRobot makes clear its strategic push into maritime systems.

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U-M Nurtures Robotics Industry in Southeast Michigan

Southern Michigan attracts new Ground Robotics Research Center and looks to leverage automotive expertise as the area expands into military ground robotics and intelligent transportation.

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RoboDynamics Installs First Telepresence Robot TiLR at the X PRIZE Foundation

RoboDynamics is an innovative robotics company that develops enterprise Robotic Telepresence platforms such as TiLR. By using TiLR, the X Prize Foundation is shifting the paradigm of face to face communications whereby a person can now transport himself instantly to their offices without actually being at their office. This new mode of collaboration will dramatically reduce downtime, increase productivity, and eliminate travel.

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