Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Receives TACOM Orders for Beta Units of the Spector Checkpoint Security Robot

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 31, 2007 -- Autonomous Solutions, Inc., (ASI), a designer and manufacturer of unmanned vehicle systems, software, and components for industrial and military clients, today announced the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) has issued its first order for several pre-production units of Autonomous Solutions' Spector under-vehicle inspection robot. Spector is a small robotic vehicle designed to perform under-vehicle visual inspections for explosives, weapons, or other contraband while keeping human inspectors out of harm's way. It is intended for use at roadside, embassy, border, and other secure location checkpoints.

Spector was developed under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with the Army's Tank and Automotive Research Development Center's (TARDEC) Robotics Mobility Laboratory. The goal of the program was to develop a modular, low cost, more mobile alternative to the conventional Omni-directional Inspection System (ODIS) platform, while retaining unit maneuverability in small spaces. The new contract represents the first commercial order for this platform. The beta units will be tested at several Army proving grounds before potential field testing in Iraq.

"This is one of several orders we can point to that solidify our reputation as a company that is transitioning technology to the field," says Mel Torrie, CEO of Autonomous Solutions, Inc.

About Autonomous Solutions, Inc.

Autonomous Solutions is a market leader in vehicle automation, autonomous operations, and JAUS implementation. ASI designs, programs, and manufactures unmanned vehicles for a variety of military and commercial applications. ASI is one of the largest privately held robotics-focused companies in the world -- employing world class computer, electrical, and mechanical engineers and support staff.