iRobot Unveils Two New Robots at DigitalLife.CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Colin Angle Colin Angle is co-founder and chief executive officer of iRobot Corporation, maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. External links
n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq:IRBT) Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Colin Angle today unveiled two new home robots during his keynote address. The iRobot([R]) Looj[TM] Gutter In typography, the space between two columns. Cleaning Robot and iRobot([R]) ConnectR[TM] Virtual Visiting Robot further expand the company's line of home robots. These robots introduce a whole new category of household assistants that are more than appliances. Angle also shared the company's vision for "the iRobot Home" during his highly anticipated keynote address. Building on the success of the company's iRobot([R]) Roomba([R]) Vacuum Cleaning Robot, with more than 2 million units sold to date, today's introductions expand iRobot's home product lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. to include six different robots that simplify the care, maintenance and communication needs of home owners home owner home n → propriétaire occupant . "I'm here to demystify de·mys·ti·fy tr.v. de·mys·ti·fied, de·mys·ti·fy·ing, de·mys·ti·fies To make less mysterious; clarify: an autobiography that demystified the career of an eminent physician. the notion that robots in the home are a promise of tomorrow. Today iRobot is delivering to customers practical home robots that are affordable, effective and easy-to-use," said Angle. "The future is now - and everyone can and should have a robot in their home today." A first of its kind, the iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot is designed to simplify the difficult and dangerous job of gutter cleaning. The Looj cleans an entire stretch of gutter from one location, reducing the number of times a ladder must be repositioned and climbed during gutter cleaning. The 2.25-inch high Looj drives easily under gutter straps propelled by a three-stage auger auger (ô`gər): see drill. auger Tool (or bit) used with a carpenter's brace for drilling holes, usually in wood. It looks like a corkscrew and produces extremely clean holes, almost regardless of how large the bit is. that dislodges and sweeps out dirt, leaves and other debris that can cause costly water damage, overspills and ice dams An ice dam (or ice jam) occurs when water builds up behind a blockage of ice. Ice dams can occur in various ways. Caused by a glacier Sometimes a glacier flows down a valley to a confluence where the other branch carries an unfrozen river. . The Looj also features a detachable de·tach tr.v. de·tached, de·tach·ing, de·tach·es 1. To separate or unfasten; disconnect: detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one's coat. 2. handle that doubles as a wireless remote control, providing full control of the robot while cleaning. With a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction under $100, the Looj is available immediately in the U.S. from www.irobot.com and in select retailers in the fourth quarter of 2007. The iRobot ConnectR marks the company's entry into a new category of virtual communication and interaction, a significant step beyond its traditional universe of cleaning and maintenance. ConnectR is a new kind of communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. designed for today's busy families and individuals seeking greater connection and involvement with kids, grandchildren GRANDCHILDREN, domestic relations. The children of one's children. Sometimes these may claim bequests given in a will to children, though in general they can make no such claim. 6 Co. 16. , friends and pets. The ConnectR links easily to a home wireless network and provides VOIP-quality video and two way audio communications with a remote person. Similar in scale to the Roomba, the ConnectR features a top-mounted, full tilt-and-zoom video camera, speaker, microphone and headlight to enable users to see, hear and interact with people in the home as if there in person. The ConnectR is simple to operate via included ConnectR software, enabling remote users to "call" and drive the ConnectR around the home using a computer keyboard, mouse or joystick (hardware, games) joystick - A device consisting of a hand held stick that pivots about one end and transmits its angle in two dimensions to a computer. Joysticks are often used to control games, and usually have one or more push-buttons whose state can also be read by the computer. . Like other iRobot home robots, the ConnectR has a charging base located in the home. When the ConnectR's battery runs low, the unit automatically returns to the home base to charge. iRobot ConnectR Pilot Program In late 2007, a limited number of ConnectR robots will be available from iRobot as part of the ConnectR Pilot Program. Select participants in this home experience program will have the opportunity to home test and purchase the ConnectR for $199. More information on the ConnectR Pilot Program is available at www.irobot.com. The ConnectR will become broadly available in early 2008 through iRobot and select retail partners with a starting price of under $500. Images and B-Roll High-resolution images can be found at http://www.irobot.com/creative_assets. Looj product b-roll can be downloaded from www.thenewsmarket.com/iRobot. About iRobot Corp. iRobot is a provider of robots that perform dull, dirty or dangerous missions in a better way. The company's proprietary technology, iRobot AWARE[TM] Robot Intelligence Systems, incorporates advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. This proprietary system enables iRobot to build behavior-based robots, including its family of consumer and military robots. For additional information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com. For iRobot Investors Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. which are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc , among other things, iRobot Corp.'s expectations concerning product development and marketing plans, its business outlook and business momentum, the commercial launch of its products, market acceptance of its products and management's plans, objectives and strategies. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, the risks and uncertainties include, among other things: our ability to enhance our current consumer robots or develop new consumer robots; and our ability to expand our product offering beyond our current markets. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corp. undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corp., see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. .
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New iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot and
iRobot ConnectR Virtual Visiting Robot
Product Backgrounder back·ground·er n. An informal news briefing for reporters by an official often speaking off the record. Noun 1. backgrounder On Sept, 27, 2007, iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq: IRBT) expanded its Home Robots portfolio with two new products that continue iRobot's promise to deliver customers practical and affordable robots that simplify home life. Details and prices of new products are provided below. More information, including high-resolution images, is available at http://www.irobot.com/creative_assets. Product b-roll can be downloaded from www.thenewsmarket.com/iRobot. iRobot([R]) Looj[TM] Gutter Cleaning Robot Priced from $99, the iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot is designed to make gutter cleaning faster and easier. Controlled by a remote control that doubles as a detachable handle, the Looj drives through the gutter, under most gutter straps, to sweep out dirt and debris. With a fast spinning bi-directional auger, the Looj can clean up to a 60-foot section of gutter in 10 minutes. Product features include: * Approximately 2.25-inches high and 3.25-inches wide, Looj propels itself through gutters, under gutter straps and over downspout down·spout n. A vertical pipe for carrying rainwater down from a roof gutter. holes * Fits standard K-style gutters in aluminum, copper, metal or vinyl * Three-stage spinning auger features speeds up to 500RPM (revolutions per minute) to break up clogs, lift out debris and brush gutters clean * Waterproof in up to one foot of water * Detachable handle doubles as wireless remote control * Bi-directional auger controls forward and backward movement of the robot to ensure debris is thrown out of the gutter and away from the home * Optional holster accessory enables the user to keep both hands on the ladder while climbing and descending descending /des·cend·ing/ (de-send´ing) extending inferiorly. * Pricing: * The entry Looj 120 model is priced at $99 * Looj 130 includes the holster accessory for $129 * Looj 150 includes the holster accessory, one extra auger and an extra battery. It is priced at $169. Availability The iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot is available immediately in the U.S. at www.irobot.com, and in select retailers in the fourth quarter of 2007. iRobot([R]) ConnectR[TM] Virtual Visiting Robot The iRobot ConnectR enables today's busy families and individuals to be virtually in two places at once. Featuring a small, mobile platform, the ConnectR sits in a home charging base and is ready to communicate on command. Activated via remote control or by a remote user over the Internet, ConnectR delivers a multi-sensory audio and video communication experience between home and remote users. Whether working late at the office, away on a business trip, or living far from children or friends, the ConnectR robot is a new, fun way for families and friends to stay better connected. Features of ConnectR include: * Easy out-of-the-box installation and use * Encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science password protection ensures all communications are completely secure * Two-way audio and a video camera connects both at-home and remote users over the Internet * Headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. microphone and joystick for easy control of the ConnectR from a remote location * Camera features 4X zoom capability and 230-degrees of tilt for wide-angle and close-up viewing * Headlight for driving ConnectR through dark rooms * Remote control enables at-home person to activate privacy mode, call a remote user and drive ConnectR for virtual tours Virtual Tours The phrases panoramic tour and virtual tour are often used to describe a variety of video and photographic based media. The word panorama indicates an unbroken view, so essentially, a panorama in that respect could be either a series of photographs or panning video around the home * Privacy mode can be enabled should the at-home person wish to not be disturbed; the unit's audio and video features can also be turned off to disable To turn off; deactivate. See disabled. access * Battery and self-charging base standard. Low battery indicator Battery indicator is a diagnostic aid that provides a visual indication to the user and/or an internal processor software indication that the memory power-fail support battery is in need of replacement. automatically returns ConnectR to its home base to recharge re·charge tr.v. re·charged, re·charg·ing, re·charg·es To charge again, especially to reenergize a storage battery. re . iRobot ConnectR Pilot Program In late 2007, a limited number of ConnectR robots will become available from iRobot as part of the ConnectR Pilot Program. Select participants in this pilot program will have the opportunity to home test and purchase the ConnectR for $199. More information on the ConnectR Pilot Program is available at www.irobot.com. The ConnectR will become broadly available in early 2008 through iRobot and select retail partners with a starting price of under $500. About iRobot Corp. iRobot is a provider of robots that perform dull, dirty or dangerous missions in a better way. The company's proprietary technology, iRobot AWARE[TM] Robot Intelligence Systems, incorporates advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. This proprietary system enables iRobot to build behavior-based robots, including its family of consumer and military robots. For additional information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com. For iRobot Investors Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, iRobot Corp.'s expectations concerning product development and marketing plans, its business outlook and business momentum, the commercial launch of its products, market acceptance of its products and management's plans, objectives and strategies. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, the risks and uncertainties include, among other things: our ability to enhance our current consumer robots or develop new consumer robots; and our ability to expand our product offering beyond our current markets. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corp. undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corp., see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
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