LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- InRob Tech Ltd. (OTCBB:IRBL), a leader in the development and production of advanced wireless control systems and integrated solutions for unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), today announced the release of its proprietary remote control system for weapon stations with purchase orders to exceed $3 million. The Company's remote control system for weapon stations represents state-of-the-art technology and engineering. It can be mounted on a wide range of combat support platforms, is lightweight, and operates in the most difficult of terrain and weather conditions.
InRob Tech is working closely with Israel Military Industries (IMI) on the development and marketing of the remote control weapon station, which is priced at close to $11,000 per unit. An initial order for these modular and versatile remote control systems will be in excess of 300 units, with a value of over $3 million.
The RCWS can be operated from a central computer or as a stand-alone unit controlled by an operator using a mobile remote control system. A unique feature of On Screen Display (OSD) was developed by InRob Tech. It assists the operator by gathering and displaying operational and critical feedback from and around the weapon station. Consequently, this state-of-the-art weapon station is fully controlled from a distance. For example, the RCWS can be mounted on top of a vehicle or just outside of a trench, and the operator can safely sit down below in the vehicle or in the trench and operate the system.
Mr. Shimon Shamai, the VP of R&D at InRob Tech, says, "Special attention was given to the physical mobility of the remote control system -- the operator can control the elevation of the weapon and has full freedom with 360 degrees of firing angles (azimuth). The remote control system is fed by a number of sensors that are used to gather the operational status of the weapon station and pass on critical data to the remote control unit. The weapon station houses two to three different types of cameras, which feed back to the central computer and remote control unit."
Shamai comments, "In developing the remote control system for weapon stations, our goal was to create a user experience that is equivalent or even better than a human-operated weapon station. That is why we spent so much time and effort on developing all the human interface features. We have included engineering and design of the highest of levels, making it very easy and intuitive to operate. As a result, we give armies the benefit of both worlds in terms of functionality and operator safety. We pack a lot of value into our units, with such features as the OSD, outstanding visual feedback and display from the mounted cameras and sensors, full remote control of the system and the total safety that comes with remote operation."
InRob Tech views IMI as a natural partner in developing the RCWS. "As a large defense supplier, IMI is a great partner for InRob," says Mr. Ben-Tsur Joseph, CEO of InRob Tech. "Through our cooperative efforts, IMI has captured the attention of several large foreign clients, and is playing an integral role in attracting several large contracts.
IMI developed the mechanics and the computerized management system of the weapon station. InRob Tech developed the remote control system that can either work independently from the main computer system or can fully interface with the computer in operating the weapons station. This interface is effective not only in the operation of the weapon station, but also in attaining critical feedback and data from the weapon station, such as the number of shells remaining. Moreover, the technology and human interface easily lend themselves to remote control applications for a wide range of weapons.
"The brilliance of this system is that it is designed to control, in the future, a network of very smart RCWS's from the central management computer," continues Joseph. "Our interface to IMI's management system adds even greater versatility for operation and control. In addition, IMI's market research has shown us that armies around the world can make excellent use of our remote control system for weapon stations. We have an extremely flexible and versatile product and we know that it can fulfill an important position in the global marketplace."
"There are only a few companies in this market today," concludes Joseph. "We have brought our many years of field and operations experience to the development of this remote control system, so I think we will have a strong competitive advantage as we progress in the marketplace."
About InRob Tech
InRob Tech is a Nevada based high-tech company with a wholly owned subsidiary in Israel, specializing in the planning, manufacturing and service support of advanced wireless and remote control systems, operating all types of robots and other vehicles. The Company is a leader in its field, and supports the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces), Israeli police, and other military and civilian companies dealing with security. Founded in 1988, the Company works closely with other high-tech companies to provide the most advanced and comprehensive UGV solutions to the market.
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