iRobot and John Deere to Unveil New Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle at AUSA Annual Meeting

--iRobot and John Deere have teamed to develop a new intelligent unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that combines iRobot's proven military robotics technology with John Deere's rugged utility vehicle know-how. The new UGV will be displayed for the first time at the AUSA Annual Meeting.

What: iRobot and John Deere will unveil a new intelligent
      unmanned ground vehicle capable of autonomously performing
      dangerous and taxing military missions.

Who: Helen Greiner, chairman of the board, iRobot

     Vice Admiral Joseph Dyer (U.S. Navy, Ret.), executive vice
     president & general manager of iRobot's Government & Industrial
     Robotics Division

     Greg Doherty, director, product and market development, 
     John Deere Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division

Where: AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, Booth No. 2543
       Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW,
       Washington, D.C.

When: Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon ET
   

About John Deere

John Deere (Deere & Company-NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a major manufacturer of construction equipment; and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.

About iRobot Corp.

iRobot has a long commitment to building robotic products that make living safer and easier for people in many walks of life. Over the past 14 years, iRobot has developed and built innovative products for the military, government security agencies, law enforcement, and the consumer marketplace. In 2003, co-founders Helen Greiner and Colin Angle were named Ernst & Young regional Entrepreneurs of the Year for their innovative work in technology. For additional information about iRobot, visit www.irobot.com.