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U.S. Marine Corps orders iRobot's small unmanned ground vehicles

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August 05, 2015

Mariana Iriarte

Technology Editor

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BEDFORD, Mass. The U.S. Marine Corps System Command has ordered 75 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) robot systems from iRobot Corp. The order's estimated value is $9.8 million.

The iRobot 310 SUGV provides situational awareness for infantry troops, combat engineers, and EOD technicians among other personnel. The man-portable SUGV robot can be used for dismounted mobile operations.

According to company officials, deliveries of the SUGV are to be completed by the second quarter in 2016.

 

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