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2012 PRESS RELEASES AND HEADLINES
RE2, Inc. Donates $850,000 Robot to The University of Texas Arlington – RE2 President & CEO, Jorgen Pedersen, helps to launch UT Arlington Research Institute’s Assistive Robotics Lab – RE2, Inc. announced today that the Company has donated a Robotic Nursing Assistant (RNA) assistive healthcare robot to The University of Texas at Arlington’s Research Institute. The donation, valued at $850,000, was announced today at the official launch of the UT Arlington Research Institute’s Assistive Robotics Lab. RE2 President and CEO, Jorgen Pedersen, was in attendance to officially gift the RNA robot to the university. (12/17/12)
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RE2, Inc. Selected to Participate in DARPA Robotics Challenge - RE2 to focus on advancing the state of the art of autonomy and perception software – RE2, Inc., in partnership with Soar Technology, Inc. and the University of Texas at Arlington, has been selected as a performer on the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) latest cutting edge robotics program entitled the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC). The goal of the DRC program is to develop and demonstrate innovative robotics technologies for disaster response operations such as in natural disasters or industrial accidents. The technology is intended to allow a robot to perform complex tasks in dangerous or degraded environments considered too dangerous for humans. RE2 was selected as one of 11 teams that are being funded by DARPA to develop software that will run in a government-provided simulation environment. (10/24/12)
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RE2, Inc. Wins 
JIEDDO Endurance Challenge – RE2’s ForeRunner Demonstrates Superior Speed at the 2012 Counter-IED Robotics Challenge – RE2, Inc. announced today that the Company’s ForeRunner Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) won the Endurance Challenge, Dismounted Support Category at the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) 2012 Counter-IED Robotics Challenge, held at Fort Benning, Georgia on June 28th. JIEDDO held its first challenge-based acquisitions event during the U.S. Army Robotics Rodeo June 20-29. (7/3/12)
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RE2, Inc. Strengthens Leadership Team with New Additions and Promotion – RE2, Inc. announced today that it has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of Charles Brunot, Controller, Mike Cozza, VP of Engineering and the promotion of Keith Gunnett to Chief Technology Officer. (4/3/12)
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Lieutenant General Rick Lynch Joins RE2, Inc. Advisory Board – Lynch Also to Serve As Strategic Consultant to RE2 – RE2, Inc. announced today that Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch (U.S. Army, Retired) has joined the Company as a consultant and member of the RE2 Advisory Board to provide guidance regarding robotic defense technologies, market strategy, leadership, and organizational development. “RE2 is touching lives and making a difference with the unmanned systems technologies that they’ve created for our armed forces,” stated Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, U.S. Army, Retired. “The talented team at RE2 is only limited by their imagination. I believe that I can contribute to the company’s product strategy and help the Company reach its goals for 2012 and beyond.” (3/20/12)
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RE2, Inc.to Deliver Robotic Manipulator Arms to Afghanistan for Evaluation – RE2, Inc. announced today that more than 100 units of the Company’s DS1-MA Manipulator Arm will be delivered to MacroUSA Corporation for integration onto the Armadillo Micro Unmanned Ground Vehicle (MUGV). One-hundred of those units will be shipped to Afghanistan for user testing and evaluation in early 2012. The complete robotic system will provide general Infantry with a dismounted light-weight, yet robust MUGV. The Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) within the Department of Defense plans to evaluate the DS1-MA and Armadillo as a part of a Joint Urgent Operational Need (JUON) request for improved man-transportable robotic capabilities. Troops in Afghanistan require a light-weight man-transportable and throwable robot that can be used to clear structures, perform reconnaissance missions, and counter IEDs during dismounted operations. (1/18/12)
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RE2, Inc. Wins Phase II SBIR to Develop a Highly Dexterous Manipulation System — RE2 announced today that it has been competitively selected to develop a two-arm Highly Dexterous Manipulation System (HDMS) for the U.S. Army’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) under a Phase II Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) competitive contract.
Robotic systems for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) currently include a single manipulator to perform critical tasks such as inspection, detection, and neutralization of explosive devices. These manipulators are often limited in their dexterity, reach and lifting capacity. The goal of the dual-arm HDMS technology is to provide the robot operator with capabilities that far exceed currently fielded single-manipulator robots. These capabilities include inspection in tight and cluttered spaces, manipulating wires, opening bags or packages, unscrewing lids on containers, and other abilities to provide access and information while operating at a safe distance. (01/03/12)
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2011 PRESS RELEASES AND HEADLINES
Robotics Industry Veteran, Cathy Parker, Joins RE2 as Senior Manager of Business Development — Seasoned robotics industry expert and respected member of the EOD/IED community, Cathy Parker, recently joined the Company as a Senior Manager, Business Development. In this role, Parker will identify, qualify, and capture new business while managing existing business relationships. Prior to joining RE2, Parker held senior positions with several high profile technology based companies such as Allen-Vanguard, iRobot Corporation, and Applied Research Associates. (12/21/11)
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RE2, Inc. Ranks No. 788 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 397% — Inc. magazine ranked Pittsburgh-based robotics firm, RE2, Inc., number 788 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. RE2 is also ranked the tenth fastest-growing engineering firm in the nation, according to the list. (8/24/11)
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RE2 Wins Multiple Contracts to Develop Robotic Technologies for AEODRS
– RE2 Selected for DoD Program of Record – Puts Pittsburgh-based Company on the National Robotics Map
RE2, Inc. announced today that it has been competitively selected to develop multiple technology components for the First Increment of the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System (AEODRS) for Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center EOD Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV). RE2 will be developing the Manipulator Arm, End-Effector, End-Effector Interface, and the Master Capability Module for the dismounted class of AEODRS robots. (8/16/11)
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Tech 50 Awards nominees selected
Thursday, July 21, 2011, By Deborah M. Todd, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In recognition of the 15th year of the Tech 50 Awards, the Pittsburgh Technology Council stepped up its own technological efforts Wednesday when announcing the finalists. The awards honor the Pittsburgh region’s fastest growing and most innovative tech companies.
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