LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- InRob Ltd. ("InRob") (OTCBB:IRBL), a leader in the development and production of advanced wireless control systems and integrated solutions for unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), today announced that it has developed an intelligent railroad crossing safety system to improve safety of railroad crossings, following InRob's expansion into the remote-control consumer market.
The presence of grade railroad crossings has always been a potential safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians. In the U.S., almost 90% of all rail-related fatalities are connected with railroad crossing and trespassing incidents, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). In Israel, concerns regarding crossing safety have heightened in the wake of two fatal railway accidents in the past 12 months.
InRob is now offering its intelligent railroad crossing safety system to Israel Railways to improve safety of railroad crossings, based on technological capabilities proven in military applications. The main components of the railroad crossing solution include advance detection devices and sensors, a sophisticated remote-control system and digital data link communication networks that relay information between crossings, trains and railway traffic control centers in real time. When an obstruction is detected on the tracks under specific conditions, the system assumes remote control of the train's braking system. A high-profile demonstration of the system's remote control capabilities was scheduled for Monday, July 24 at Israel Railways.
"Our intelligent railways crossing solution is based on our successful Moving Target project mounted on train locomotives for IMI (Israeli Military Industries -- http://www.imi-israel.com) More effective warning systems at crossings as well as alert devices on trains and in motor vehicles will mitigate safety concerns and costs. InRob's new intelligent railway safety solution will bring safer and more efficient railroad crossings," says Ben Tsur Joseph, InRob's CEO.
About InRob Tech
InRob Tech is an Israeli-based high-tech company 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 Israel's 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. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.inrobtech.com.
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