Transbotics Announces Release of New Unique Fork-Style Laser-Guided Vehicle -LGV- at PACex International 2003

TORONTO--Oct. 1, 2003--Transbotics Corporation (OTCBB: TNSB.OB) (www.transbotics.com), formerly NDC Automation, Inc., announced that they have officially released their new fork style laser-guided vehicle (LGV), which has both counterbalanced and reach lift capabilities.

This LGV utilizes the latest in LaserWay(R) technology that recognizes round reflectors to continuously position itself within the system. Our new round reflectors provide greater accuracy and flexibility compared to our flat reflectors, since they are easier to recognize, and eliminate false readings. The new vehicle is also equipped with laser safety bumpers that can dynamically vary in the field of safety depending on the requirements of the system. While this vehicle was designed to meet the customers' specifications of handling various loads weighing up to 3,000 pounds, it can be customized to handle loads of many different sizes and weights.

The new vehicle will be a part of a system that utilizes proven C-Way(R) software. The software is extremely important when considering the "whole" solution. C-Way(R) creates a graphical view of the system, which allows for easy monitoring. Color-coding makes it simple to quickly view the status of the vehicles (location, vehicle load, low battery, e-stopped, etc.). In addition, status from I/O units connected to the system allows for display of open doors or the presence of a load at a station. The software is very easy to use and was developed with the customer in mind. This unique software not only allows the user to make layout changes easily but also can page an operator with predefined system message as they occur.

"The vehicle was designed for a North American bottling manufacturing company; however, we believe this vehicle can be used in many different industries," stated Claude Imbleau, President of Transbotics Corporation. "We felt that PACex International 2003 would be the perfect venue to announce this new vehicle."

Transbotics recently announced their alliance with R&D Ergo solutions. R & D Ergo Solutions assists end-users in finding ergonomic solutions to their in-process material handling problems. The company has over 25 years of 'under-hook' experience at R & D, designing, building and installing custom turnkey systems into various industries including automotive, aviation, cable, fiber/textile, food, glass, metals and paper.

For over 20 years Transbotics Corporation has specialized in the design, development, support and installation of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), or transportation robots, with an emphasis on complete customer satisfaction. The company is a leading supplier of Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS), system retrofits and upgrades, AGV controls technology, engineering services, AGV batteries, chargers and other related products. Transbotics' vehicles can be off-the-shelf or engineered-to-order. Each Transbotics vehicle uses leading-edge hardware, software, controls and components, including LazerWay(R) AGV control guidance that provides optimal flexibility and accuracy. Transbotics is committed to assisting their customers in increasing their material-handling efficiencies, thus boosting their bottom line.

Transbotics provides unique automation solutions to a variety of industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive (tier one supplier), ceramics, chemical processing, food and beverage, newsprint and publishing, microelectronics, plastics, primary metals and recycling. Transbotics' current customers include Fortune 500 companies as well as small manufacturing companies.