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10 Dec 2008 CoroWare Reports Annual Meeting Results 19 Nov 2008 CoroWare Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings 13 Nov 2008 CoroWare and LTC International Announce Intent to Merge 31 Oct 2008 CoroWare Announces Shareholder Meeting 17 Sept 2008 CoroWare Joins Twisted Pair Solutions’ Partner Program 07 July 2008 CoroWare Announces Board and Management Changes 01 July 2008 CoroWare Announces Availability and Pricing of CoroWare ClassPack for Microsoft Robotics Studio 06 June 2008 Vision, Software Enhancements Advance Robots 06 June 2008 CoroWare Achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status 28 May 2008 CoroWare Announces Microsoft Robotics Studio and CoroWare ClassPack Training Class 20 May 2008 CoroWare Reports Modest First Quarter 2008 Earnings 13 May 2008 QualityStocks.net Features CoroWare and Discusses Name Change 13 May 2008 CoroWare Announces Name and Ticker Symbol Change on WallSt TV 12 May 2008 Innova Robotics and Automation Announces Name Change to CoroWare 6 May 2008 QualityStocks.net features Innova Robotics and Automation in their daily newsletter 28 April 2008 CoroWare Announces Distributor Agreement with Pitotech 23 April 2008 Listen to interview with CEO, Lloyd Spencer on WallSt.net 23 April 2008 CoroWare Appoints Kris Erikson Director of Microsoft Practice 15 April 2008 Innova Robotics and Automation Reports Fourth Quarter and 2007 Annual Earnings 07 April 2008 CoroWare Announces Community Technology Preview of CoroWare Classpack for Microsoft Robotics Studio 20 Feb 2008 CoroWare Launches Near-Shore Outsourcing Practice 07 Feb 2008 EDN Highlights the CoroBot 4 Feb 2008 CoroWare Achieves Microsoft Certified Partner Status 28 Jan 2008 Innova Robotics and Automation Mourns the Passing of CEO Eugene Gartlan 15 Jan 2008 CoroBot Showcased on Engineering TV 15 Jan 2008 CoroWare Joins Microsoft Partner Solution Center 11 Jan 2008 International Stock Targets: Adds Innova Robotics & Automation to our Small Cap Radar 07 Jan 2008 INNOVA ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION ANNOUNCES BOARD CHANGES 27 Nov 2007 CoroWare Announces Distributorship with RobotShop 30 Oct 2007 CoroWare's CoroBot JAUS Brings Affordability to Military Robotics Research 30 Oct 2007 CoroWare Test Labs Announces JAUS Testing and Training Services 23 Oct 2007 CoroWare Appoints Wynn Dance Director of Sales 12 Oct 2007 Innova Chairman Welcomes Lloyd Spencer to Innova Board of Directors 4 Oct 2007 INNOVA COMPLETES SALE OF ALTRONICS SERVICE’S ASSETS 26 Sep 2007 INNOVA ACHIEVES FIRST MILESTONE OF STRATEGIC PLAN 27 Aug 2007 INNOVA ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES TO STRENGTHEN ROBOTIC INITIATIVES AND SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT STRATEGY 14 Aug 2007 CoroWare CoroBot Gains Momentum Within Research and Development Community 30 Jul 2007 Innova Robotics & Automation Leverages Past Successes to Develop Strategic Growth Plan 24 July 2007 CoroWare Launches Infrastructure Optimization Service 23 Jul 2007 Innova Robotics & Automation Names Annalisa Xioutas as Vice President of Innova Robotics, Inc. Subsidiary 10 Jul 2007 Innova Robotics & Automation Offers to License PC Control System Technology and Intellectual Properties for Robotic Applications 12 Jun 2007 Innova Robotics & Automation to Showcase CoroBot and Robot Control Software Licensing Program 31 May 2007 INNOVA ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION ANNOUNCES PROGRESS ON STRATEGIC GROWTH INITIATIVES 29 May 2007 LM Industrial Places First Order for Innova Robotics & Automation’s “AL” 15 May 2007 CoroWare Introduces CoroBot: Affordable Mobile Robot for Researchers, Hobbyists, and Developers 19 Mar 2007 Innova Robotics & Automation Completes Acquisition of Altronics Service, Inc. 19 March 2007 CoroWare Presents Robotics Studio at Microsoft TechDays and RoboParty 05 Mar 2007 Innova Robotics & Automation Announces Non-Binding LOI to Acquire Altronics Service, Inc. 02 Mar 2007 INNOVA ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION ANNOUNCES LEGAL SETTLEMENT 26 Feb 2007 NASA Expands Order for Innova Robotics & Automation’s Universal Robot Controller to Enhance Ground Testing 21 Feb 2007 Innova Robotics & Automation Issues Update from Chairman and CEO Walter K. Weisel 29 Jan 2007 CoroWare Launches Enterprise Business Solutions Group Targeting Small and Mid-Sized Companies 23 Jan 2007 INNOVA STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH KEY APPOINTMENTS 18 Dec 2006 INNOVA ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION, INC. ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS 14 Dec 2006 Leading Pipe Maker Orders Innova Robotics & Automation’s Universal Robot Controller 12 Dec 2006 CoroWare Announces Support for Microsoft® Robotics Studio 04 Dec 2006 Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc. to Present at Friedland Investment Events’ Undervalued Equities Conference in Boca Raton 20 Nov 2006 Innova Holdings Effects 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split 07 Nov 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. Reports Stockholder Vote at Special Meeting 26 Oct 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. Notifies Stockholders of Special Meeting 30 Sept 2006 CoroWare Demonstrating Microsoft® Robotics Studio at TechEd Europe 18 Sep 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. to Present at Friedland Investment Events’ Micro-Cap Conference in New York City 14 Sep 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. Notifies Stockholders that the Special Meeting of Stockholders Tentatively Scheduled for Friday, September 15 is Postponed 07 Sep 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. Ships NASA Contract for High Performance Ground-based Robot Controller 22 Aug 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. to Showcase Robotic Hardware and Software for Unmanned Vehicles 15 Aug 2006 Innova Holdings and Wachovia Team Up to Provide Leasing Program 07 Aug 2006 Innova Holdings Retains The Ashcroft Group, LLC as Strategic Advisor and Consultant 26 Jul 2006 Innova Holdings Completes Convertible Debenture Financing 24 Jul 2006 Innova Holdings Announces that Matilda and Marv Unmanned Robotic Vehicles (UGV) Successfully Completed Response Robot Evaluation Exercise 18 Jul 2006 Innova Holdings Participates in Department of Energy (DOE) “Robotics in Manufacturing Roadmapping Workshop” 17 Jul 2006 Innova Holdings Chairman Issues Open Letter to Stockholders 17 Jul 2006 Brian Jacobson Joins Innova Holdings Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT) Subsidiary as Senior Sales Manager 12 Jul 2006 Innova Holdings Receives Multi-Unit Order for Recently Launched URC3 10 Jul 2006 Innova Holdings and University of South Florida Announce Collaborative Agreement to Accelerate Development and Use of Unmanned Robotic Vehicles in Military and Commercial Applications 10 Jul 2006 Innova Holdings CEO to be Speaker at FBI National Academy Associates Florida State Conference 21 Jun 2006 Strategic Alliance Provides Innova Robotics Exclusive Worldwide Rights to Market and Sell Mesa Robotics Products 20 June 2006 CoroWare Demonstrates Robot Highlighting New Microsoft® Robotics Studio at RoboBusiness 2006 23 May 2006 Innova Holdings Completes Acquisition of CoroWare 22 May 2006 RE2 and CoroWare Test Labs Form Alliance to Enable JAUS-Compliant Unmanned Systems 17 May 2006 Innova Holdings Completes Acquisition of CoroWare 08 May 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. Reports Third-Generation Robot Controller Nears Completion and Scheduled to Ship in June 01 May 2006 Innova Holdings Reports That The Final Universal Robot Controller For The Multiple Unit Order Has Shipped 27 Apr 2006 Innova Holdings and Mesa Robotics Team Up to Integrate Their Products For Military, Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Arenas 26 Apr 2006 Innova Holdings Fills New Management Team Position – Joseph Gonzales Named Director of Corporate Communications 17 Apr 2006 Innova Holdings Receives Order for Universal Robot Controller from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 12 Apr 2006 Innova Holdings, Inc. and Prospective Technology Team to Expand Markets 4 Apr 2006 Innova Holdings Inc. Retains AGORA Investor Relations 24 Mar 2006 Innova Holdings and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Launch a Strategic Alliance for the Advancement of Unmanned Vehicle Technology 20 Mar 2006 Innova Holdings Adds To Management Team — Robert Ballard Assumes VP Operations Position for Robotic Workspace Technologies, Inc. 08 Feb 2006 Innova Holdings Chairman Convenes Two-Day Business Development Summit at Corporate Headquarters 30 Jan 2006 CoroWare to Merge with Innova Holdings 25 Jan 2006 Innova Holdings Signs Letter of Agreement to Acquire CoroWare 1 Jan 2006 Installation Completed For The Initial Universal Robot Controller for Multiple Unit Order 9 Nov 2005 CoroWare's "Laptop on Wheels" Rolls in Savings 18 July 2005 CoroWare Launches Conformance Test Labs Subsidiary 10 May 2005 CoroWare and RoboDynamics Announce Robotics Integrator Partnership 10 May 2005 Robotics Industry Hypes Drive to Market 9 May 2005 CoroWare Joins Microsoft's Windows Embedded Partner Program 01 Jan 2005 Report Predicts 4 Million Household Robots by 2007 01 Jan 2005 CoroWare Sponsors RoboNexus Conference 01 Jan 2005 CoroWare Names Lloyd Spencer President and CEO 01 Jan 2005 Evolution Robotics Expands Line of Navigation Solutions for Robots and Intelligent Devices 01 Jan 2005 Robots Helping Retailers Reduce Shrinkage 1 Nov 2004 AutomatedBuildings.com Feature: Security Using Robotics 1 Nov 2004 AutomatedBuildings.com Email Interview with Lloyd Spencer Thurs, 09 Mar 2006 Innova Holdings Chairman Issues Open Letter to Shareholders Microsoft Robotics Studio Provides Common Ground for Robotics Innovation Embedded Systems Conference 2005, San Francisco Embedded Systems Conference 2005, Boston
CoroWare Achieves Microsoft Certified Partner Status
Redmond, WA – February 4, 2008 – CoroWare, an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB) announced today that it has achieved Microsoft Certified Partner status.
The Microsoft Certified Partner program offers CoroWare a rich set of resources designed to help the company grow revenue, build sales momentum, and improve marketplace prominence while increasing market impact. Key benefits the company plans to capitalize on include:
- Leveraging Microsoft Partner Program assets to build revenue, sales momentum and market differentiation
- Leveraging Microsoft’s Partner Channel Builder to establish new win/win business partnering opportunities
- Reducing operating costs using valuable Microsoft software, training and support resources
- Accelerated delivery of Microsoft-certified solutions to help customers realize their full business potential
Acceptance into the Microsoft Certified Partner program requires companies to earn points in categories such as Microsoft competencies, Microsoft Certified Professional certification, tested Microsoft-based solutions, business wins and customer satisfaction ratings.
"Achieving Microsoft Certified Partner status will further enable us to bring high value services and solutions to our customers, grow our business to the next level and benefit our shareholders," said Lloyd Spencer, president and CEO of CoroWare. "We are excited about the significant new opportunities that now exist for us to generate greater visibility, capture new customers and increase revenues."
Meeting stringent qualification requirements, Microsoft Certified Partners are independent companies that provide the highest levels of technical expertise, strategic thinking and hands-on skills.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-looking statements such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "intend," etc., contained herein are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's beliefs and assumptions it made using information currently available to it and which reflect current views concerning those future events. Actual results could differ materially. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, since they apply only as of today's date, and accordingly, reference should be made to the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
Innova Robotics and Automation Mourns the Passing of CEO Eugene Gartlan
Fort Myers, FL – January 28, 2008 – With sadness and deep regret, Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), today announced that its CEO, Eugene Gartlan, passed away on January 25, 2008, following a brief illness. A resident of Naples, Florida, Mr. Gartlan was highly regarded in the finance and publishing industries for his professional capabilities, leadership and generosity of spirit.
"We are deeply saddened by Gene’s untimely death and join the company's management and employees in expressing our sympathy to his family, who now bear such a great loss," said Charles House, Chairman of the Board. "While we mourn his passing, we are fortunate to have known him as a friend and business colleague and we are grateful for all his contributions."
Innova’s Board of Directors has authorized Lloyd Spencer, president and CEO of Innova subsidiary, CoroWare, to act as interim CEO until the board determines Mr. Gartlan’s successor.
Prior to assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gartlan served as Innova’s Executive Director of Strategic Development and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gartlan’s exceptional career included executive-level positions at a number of large international publishing companies and leading financial firms, including CFO for The Thomson Corporation – Information Publishing Group, CFO at International Data Group, CFO at Moody’s Investors Service and CFO of Maxwell Macmillan International Publishing Co. Mr. Gartlan was a Certified Public Accountant with Price Waterhouse in the earlier part of his career.
"Speaking for all of the employees of CoroWare, we send our most heartfelt condolences to his wife and family,” said Lloyd Spencer, president and CEO of CoroWare. “We will all miss Gene’s guidance, leadership and boundless energy."
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-looking statements such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "intend," etc., contained herein are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's beliefs and assumptions it made using information currently available to it and which reflect current views concerning those future events. Actual results could differ materially. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, since they apply only as of today's date, and accordingly, reference should be made to the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
CoroWare Joins Microsoft Partner Solution Center
Redmond Facility Offers Location for Designing and Deploying Customer Solutions
Redmond, WA – January 15, 2008 – CoroWare, an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB), announced today that it has joined the Microsoft Partner Solutions Center (MPSC) as a project level sponsor.
The MPSC is a 21,000 square foot facility located on the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Redmond, Washington campus and features state-of-the-art technology laboratories, data centers, a network operations center and partner offices for building, testing and designing superior network solutions that focus on delivering greater availability to revenue-centric, network-based applications and services. The center is designed to engage customers through executive briefings, technology demonstrations, architectural design sessions, proof-of-concepts, training sessions and custom engagements.
"We’re delighted to have CoroWare join the MPSC as a project sponsor," said David Hayes, director of the MPSC at Microsoft. "We believe that CoroWare’s distinctive suite of innovative services and enterprise solutions can bring great value to Microsoft, our partners and customers."
By joining the Microsoft Partner Solutions Center, CoroWare will be able to develop and demonstrate its solutions in the MPSC briefing centers, and will have the ability to provide onsite customer briefings, design sessions, proof of concept engagements and training – all of which can be customized for specific customer needs. Through the unique resources offered through the MPSC, CoroWare solutions will be available to customers around the world.
"The Microsoft Partner Solutions Center is a tremendous resource where CoroWare can work with Microsoft to broadly promote our services and solutions portfolio to enterprise customers," said Lloyd Spencer, president and CEO of CoroWare. "We look forward to demonstrating CoroWare’s innovative solutions - knowledge management and innovation collaboration portals, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) integration, interactive multimedia applications and Microsoft Robotics Studio simulations - all of which maximize technology investments and achieve customer goals."
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-looking statements such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "intend," etc., contained herein are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's beliefs and assumptions it made using information currently available to it and which reflect current views concerning those future events. Actual results could differ materially. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, since they apply only as of today's date, and accordingly, reference should be made to the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
Innova Robotics and Automation Announces Board Changes
Chuck House Becomes Chairman; Company Committed to Software Professional Services for 2008 and Beyond
FT. MYERS, FL - January 7, 2008 – Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB) appointed Charles "Chuck" House as Chairman of the Board. House's strong background in software, instrumentation and systems integration will help guide the Company’s focus on software and software professional services.
House is Executive Director for Media X at Stanford University, as well as Senior Research Scholar in the HSTAR (Human Science and Technology Advanced Research) Division. Instrumental in establishing the Center for Information Technologies and Society at the University of California, Santa Barbara, he has a long involvement in Information Systems and their impact on society. House is perhaps best known for work at Hewlett-Packard in defining and creating the logic analysis instrumentation field, which was inspired by earlier work in computer graphics displays. Most recently, he led the Virtual Collaboratory for Intel’s IT Innovation Research group.
He has accumulated numerous awards including the IDSA Gold Medals for Software, 1989, 1990; IEEE Fellow, 1990; EE Times Historic Contributor Award, 1997; IEEE 3rd Millennium Achievement Award, 2000; and Electronic Design Hall of Fame. House also has extensive advisory experience and has served as Chairman on several boards with technology companies and universities. From 2003-2007 he was Chairman of a privately held software company named top 25 Innovative Companies (c.f. Fortune May 19, 2004.) His formal education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics and three Master’s degrees each in Electrical Engineering, History of Science and Business Administration.
"We are delighted to have Chuck as Chairman of the Board," said Gene Gartlan, CEO. "I believe his leadership and technology experience in software and IT solutions will be a great asset to Innova and CoroWare as we position ourselves for growth in 2008."
In July 2007, Innova announced its Strategic Plan highlighting the need to shift its focus and resources to more fully support its subsidiary CoroWare. Over the past year, CoroWare has grown its revenues by focusing on the sale of product realization, software development and IT deployment services through its business automation and mobile service robotics products, including the CoroWare CoroBot product line. In the coming year, CoroWare intends to continue to expand its range of services, solutions and products.
"As Chairman of Innova, Chuck House’s wealth of experience and depth of knowledge will further strengthen CoroWare's ability to expand its business worldwide,” said Lloyd Spencer, CEO of CoroWare. "The CoroWare management team looks forward to working closely with Chuck to help CoroWare achieve another year of growth and expansion."
Previous chairman, Walter Weisel, resigned from all positions with Innova and its subsidiaries, including the Board of Directors, effective December 18, 2007.
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-looking statements such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "intend," etc., contained herein are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's beliefs and assumptions it made using information currently available to it and which reflect current views concerning those future events. Actual results could differ materially. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, since they apply only as of today's date, and accordingly, reference should be made to the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
CoroWare Announces Distributorship Agreement with RoadNarrows
CoroWare's First US Distributor for Selling the CoroBot
REDMOND, WA - January 7, 2008 - CoroWare, an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB), today announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with RoadNarrows LLC, a distributor of personal and domestic robots, for its CoroBot line of mobile robots.
Until recently, CoroWare has successfully marketed and sold the CoroBot product line to educational, industrial and military sectors through its direct sales efforts. To reach a broader audience, including commercial developers and researchers, technical educators and robot enthusiasts, CoroWare has begun developing a network of qualified distributors and resellers worldwide.
CoroWare’s CoroBot is a robot development product line that includes a PC-class processor, on-board sensors, a color camera, and an optional robotic arm capable of four degrees of freedom. Everything needed to jump start a robotic project is affordably packaged in the CoroBot.
By teaming up with RoadNarrows, CoroWare believes it will see an increased market presence in the large US market among enterprising researchers, academics and military users who need a powerful development tool at an affordable price.
"RoadNarrows has a proven track record of selling and supporting a wide range of academic and research robot platforms today," said Jon Mandrell, Director of CoroWare’s Robotics and Automation group. "We believe this agreement will help us better serve our university research and military customers, reach a broader market including technical education and robotics application development and open up the broad and deep US market."
"The CoroBot product line fills a much-needed niche for research and academic robots. Many of our customers have been asking for an affordable, mobile platform supporting a PC-class processor and a standard interface. By supporting both Linux with the open-source software Player/Stage and Windows XP with Microsoft Robotics Studio, the CoroBot line provides a powerful platform for robotics development as well as education and related research", said Kim Wheeler, CEO and co-founder of RoadNarrows LLC. “Furthermore the CoroBot can be pre-implemented with software that’s compliant with JAUS reference architecture version 3.2 (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems) at an affordable price point for our military customers.” JAUS is a Department of Defense standard in the Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise (JGRE) to promote interoperability of unmanned systems.
About RoadNarrows
RoadNarrows LLC is a privately held robotics and technologies company founded in 2002 based in Loveland, Colorado. The retail business division of RoadNarrows LLC is RoadNarrows Robotics which sells and provides technical support for some of the most popular robotic product lines used by the academic and research community world-wide. RoadNarrows has an active research and development division designing robot peripherals, intelligent cameras, mobile sensor architectures and open-source educational software.
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-looking statements such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "intend," etc., contained herein are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's beliefs and assumptions it made using information currently available to it and which reflect current views concerning those future events. Actual results could differ materially. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, since they apply only as of today's date, and accordingly, reference should be made to the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
COROWARE ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH ROBOTSHOP
CoroWare’s first distributor for selling the CoroBot
REDMOND, Wash. - November 27, 2007 - CoroWare Technologies, Inc. an Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc. (INRA.OB) company, today announced that it recently entered into a distribution agreement with RobotShop Inc., a distributor of personal and domestic robots.
Until today, CoroWare has been successfully marketing and selling the CoroBot product line to educational, industrial, and military sectors through its direct sales efforts. Entering into this distribution agreement with RobotShop will enable CoroWare to meet the growing demand for its CoroBot product line and reach a broader audience, including commercial developers and researchers, technical educators, and robot enthusiasts.
CoroWare’s CoroBot is a robot development product line that includes a PC-class processor, on-board sensors, a color camera, and an optional robotic arm capable of four degrees of freedom. Everything needed to jump start a robotic project is affordably packaged in the CoroBot.
By teaming up with RobotShop, CoroWare believes it will see an increase in market presence among enterprising businesses, researchers, and hobbyists who need a powerful development tool at an affordable price.
"RobotShop has a proven track record of selling and supporting a wide range of domestic service robots today," said Jon Mandrell, Director, Robotics and Automation at CoroWare. "We have great expectations that this agreement will help us better serve our university research customers, and reach a broader market including technical education and robotics application development.
RobotShop is well established in the robotics distribution industry. The support center is able to assist customers and typically resolves any concerns without having to push back to the manufacturer. Customers enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that RobotShop can deliver anywhere, and they stand behind the products they sell.
"By adding CoroWare’s CoroBot product line to our growing lineup of products and services, we are now able to provide our customers with an affordable robotics development platform," said Jonathan Brunet, Product Specialist at RobotShop. "We believe that the CoroBot is an affordable platform for the development of proof of concept robotic solutions and integrated robotic applications."
About RobotShop
RobotShop is a source for Domestic Robot Technology, where customers will find personal robots, robot toys, robot kits and robot parts for building their own robots. RobotShop is undertaking a large-scale strategic program to facilitate the emerging process of the evolution of robotics in our society, opening the way to a new and expanding niche market:
Robotics at your service!
http://www.robotshop.ca
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-looking statements such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "intend," etc., contained herein are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's beliefs and assumptions it made using information currently available to it and which reflect current views concerning those future events. Actual results could differ materially. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, since they apply only as of today's date, and accordingly, reference should be made to the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
COROWARE’S COROBOT JAUS BRINGS AFFORDABILITY TO MILITARY ROBOTICS RESEARCH
CoroWare Enters Working Alliance with RE2
Redmond, WA – October 30th, 2007 – CoroWare, an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB), announced today at AUVSI – San Diego’s Unmanned Systems Interoperability Conference (USIC) - their plan to release the CoroBot JAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems) mobile robot. This newest CoroBot model is targeted to meet the needs of military robotics researchers and developers by implementing JAUS using the RE2 JAUS Software Development Kit (SDK).
CoroBot JAUS is the product of the Company’s working alliance with RE2, which has been engaged in the development and evolution of JAUS, a Department of Defense standard that helps promote interoperability of unmanned systems.
"We developed the RE2 JAUS SDK to provide unmanned systems vendors, such as CoroWare, with a complete toolkit to build JAUS compliant systems, while reducing development time and program costs,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2, Inc. “We're pleased to be able to partner with CoroWare to provide them with a comprehensive solution for unmanned systems interoperability."
CoroBot is a capable, expandable and affordable four-wheeled mobile robot platform designed to minimize the complexity of robotics research and development. All models are equipped with a 1.2 GHz PC-processor and 40 G disk storage space. The RE2 JAUS SDK compliments CoroWare’s philosophy of assisting the research and development community by providing the tools necessary to reduce development time in bringing products to market.
"By offering a JAUS-capable CoroBot, we intend to bring the affordability and expandability of the CoroBot product line to the military and companies that provide products to the military,” said Jon Mandrell, director of CoroWare’s Robotics and Automation group. “We are delighted to be working with RE2, one of the founding members of the JAUS Working Group."
CoroWare will be demonstrating the abilities of the CoroBot platform in booth 17 today and tomorrow, October 30-31, 2007 during the AUVSI – San Diego USIC at the Coronado Island Marriot Resort in Coronado, CA. CoroWare will begin taking orders for the CoroBot JAUS model beginning December 1st with delivery expected to begin the second quarter of 2008. For more information on pricing and technical specifications, visit http://www.corobot.net.
About CoroWare, Inc.
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About RE2, Inc.
RE2, Inc. is a developer of intelligent modular manipulation systems and JAUS software solutions. The Company’s manipulation systems utilize the RE2 JAUS Software Development Kit to ensure interoperability with fielded robotic platforms. RE2’s customers include the Army, Navy, government labs, universities, and defense prime contractors. RE2’s expertise lends itself to several markets, including defense, law-enforcement, homeland security, and explosive ordnance disposal. To learn more about the RE2 JAUS SDK, visit www.resquared.com/JAUS-SDK.html. For more information, please visit www.resquared.com or call (412) 681-6382.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
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INNOVA CHAIRMAN WELCOMES LLOYD SPENCER TO INNOVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Spencer also joins Innova Management Team as VP of Business Development
FORT MYERS, FL, October 12, 2007 – Walter Weisel, Chairman, Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB) announced today the appointment of Lloyd Spencer, President of CoroWare Technologies, Inc. to the Board of Directors of Innova Robotics & Automation. As well, Mr. Spencer will be joining Innova’s management team as Vice President of Business Development, reporting to Gene Gartlan, CEO.
"I am extremely pleased to welcome Lloyd Spencer to Innova’s Board of Directors," said Walter Weisel, Chairman, "I believe Lloyd’s keen business sense, expertise and successes complement our current Directors and will be a valuable asset to the Board."
Spencer, 51, has over 23 years of experience in the computer and networking industries in engineering, product marketing, business development, and sales management. His expertise spans a spectrum of service provider industries and technologies, including distributed network computing and embedded systems development. Previously, Lloyd served as Vice President of Marketing and Sales at eQuest Technologies; Solutions Unit Manager at Microsoft; Assistant Vice President and Business Unit Manager at Newbridge Networks; and Product Line Manager at Sun Microsystems. Lloyd received his Bachelors degree from Cornell University with a major in Biology and Animal Science and with an emphasis in Immunogenetics.
“Lloyd has guided CoroWare in the growth it has enjoyed, doubling its revenues annually during the past three years. In his new roles, Lloyd brings industry specific experience and successes as a leader in software and software professional services. We look forward to Lloyd’s leadership and participation both on the Innova management team and the Board of Directors,” said Gene Gartlan, CEO.
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
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COROWARE APPOINTS WYNN DANCE DIRECTOR OF SALES
Software and Robotic Solutions Company Prepares for Next Level of Growth
Redmond, WA – October 23, 2007 – CoroWare, Inc., an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB) today announced the appointment of Wynn Dance as Director of Sales. Dance brings over 30 years of experience in technology solutions and services and will assume responsibility for CoroWare’s North American sales organization.
"We are delighted to have Wynn Dance join the CoroWare management team," said Lloyd Spencer, President and CEO of CoroWare. “He brings an impressive track record and considerable experience in sales that we believe will help us accelerate the growth of our business in North America."
Dance, 59, comes to CoroWare from a global management and technology consulting company, where he worked as Senior Business Development Manager. Dance led the pursuit team and account management activity for the company to a global aerospace practice, and was responsible for developing and managing key alliance partners associated with the aerospace practice areas. Prior to working with the global management and technology consultancy, Dance spent three years at Ciber, an international system integration firm.
“I am excited to be part of CoroWare team and look forward to the challenge of helping CoroWare reach its next level of sales growth,” added Wynn Dance. "CoroWare services are a perfect match for medium-sized businesses looking for specialized IT professional services."
Prior to Ciber, he was director of Western U.S. sales for Vanteon in Fairport, New York, branch manager for Best Consulting in Kirkland, Washington, district manager and senior account executive for Fujitsu Corporation, and national account manager for Hitachi Data Systems. Dance began his career at Peoples Bank (US Bank) in Seattle, Washington, rising to the position of VP of Operations and Systems.
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
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COROWARE COROBOT GAINS MOMENTUM WITHIN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
REDMOND, Wash. — August 14, 2007 — CoroWare, an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB), today announced successful multiple sales of their mobile robot platform, CoroBot, since its May 2007 launch.
CoroBot, the first product line from CoroWare’s Robotics and Automation group, is an affordable and flexible mobile robot for researchers, hobbyists and developers in the industrial and service robot segments. The unit is equipped with a 1.2 GHz PC-class CPU, on-board sensors and a color camera. A robotic arm capable of four degrees of freedom is also available.
One customer, Vassar College, is deploying several CoroBots for use in various lab activities, including the development of swarm robotics applications designed to leverage groups of robots to complete complex tasks.
“We’re adopting CoroBots because of our success to date working with CoroWare using a variety of autonomous and teleoperated robotic systems,” said Ken Livingston, Director of the Interdisciplinary Robotics Research Laboratory at Vassar College. “We believe CoroWare offers excellent software for system integration and communication at a competitive price. Additionally, CoroWare’s responsiveness and product support has been excellent, allowing us to concentrate on our research questions.”
According to Dr. Peter Harrop of electric vehicle analysts IDTechEx, “The mobile robotics marketplace is growing 25% annually, and mobile robot applications in particular are broadening considerably. We consider the CoroWare platform to be a timely and appropriate addition to the industry’s repertoire.”
CoroWare hopes to benefit from this growth by focusing on meeting the need for affordable and flexible mobile robot platforms within the academic and commercial mobile robotics research and development community. Based on customer feedback, CoroWare believes that the availability of pre-installed Microsoft Robotics Studio® services will be viewed as a major advantage for users.
"The robotics research and development community has stressed the need for a platform they can expand and modify to suit their needs," said Jon Mandrell, Director of CoroWare’s Robotics and Automation group. "We believe the CoroBot line of products not only fills that need, but also answers the demand for Microsoft Robotics Studio® support, which we’ve built right in. Users are able to get a head start on their development projects because they don’t have to start at ground zero to build a capable platform."
CoroBot is available in six different models depending on the desired operating system and options. CoroBot also comes with a 90 day limited warranty, one year email technical support, unlimited forum and knowledge base support and downloadable software updates.
CoroWare will be demonstrating CoroBot at the upcoming RoboDevelopment Conference and Expo on October 25-26, 2007 in San Jose, CA, where CoroWare will also be hosting a Robotics Breakfast Keynote session.
For more information on CoroBot visit www.corobot.net, or contact (800) 641-2676 (toll free) or +1.425.818.8990 (international).
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
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COROWARE LAUNCHES INFRASTRUCTURE OPTMIZATION SERVICE TO HELP SMALL- TO MEDIUM- SIZE ENTERPRISES TRANSFORM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTO A STRATEGIC ASSET
CoroWare Strategic Advisors Help Customers – Including Microsoft –
Create Efficient, Productive Information Technology Based on Best Practices
REDMOND, Wash. — July 24, 2007 — CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB), today launched a new Infrastructure Optimization service to help small- to medium-size enterprises transform information technology (IT) from a cost center to a strategic asset using Microsoft’s Information Optimization (IO) Model.
CIOs of small- to medium-sized companies are expected to help solve business challenges such as improving customer relationships and increasing operational efficiency through technology. They are also often faced with complex and inflexible data center and desktop platforms that are difficult to manage. CoroWare bridges this gap, leveraging Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices and its expertise in Microsoft IO to help customers create an efficient, productive IT infrastructure based on industry standards.
The Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization Model is a tool to help customers assess their current infrastructure maturity level and develop a plan to transform their infrastructure based on business requirements. CoroWare experts maximize the benefit of Microsoft IO by helping customers identify and benchmark how their business relates to the Model and develop a lower risk road map to Infrastructure Optimization maturity. This can help customers increase efficiency and lower overall IT costs.
“CIOs are facing tremendous pressure to evolve IT from a cost center to a strategic business asset,” said Lloyd Spencer, president of CoroWare. “With our new Microsoft IO service offering, CoroWare is a strategic service provider for customers looking to fully utilize the technology horsepower available to them to create an agile infrastructure that better meets their business objectives.”
CoroWare’s new Infrastructure Optimization practice is part of the company’s Enterprise Business Solutions Group, which provides small and mid-size businesses with a new approach to maximizing the benefit and reducing the risk of automated business solutions. Core IO Implementation Services include: Identity and Access Management, Desktop, Device and Server Management and Data Protection and Recovery.
“We believe the launch of this new service is an important step for CoroWare to deliver right sized solutions to customers that want to affordably deploy and manage a cost-efficient and productive IT infrastructure,” said Ken Vanden Berg, CFO and COO of Innova Robotics & Automation. “By expanding the services offered by the Enterprise Business Solutions Group, we believe that CoroWare is well positioned to further grow its gross revenues and net income.”
For more information visit http://www.coroware.com/enterprise.aspx, or contact (800) 641-2676 (toll free) or +1.425.818.8990 (international).
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Kami Noland, CoroWare, Inc., (800) 641-2676 x728, knoland@coroware.com
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CoroWare Introduces CoroBot: Affordable Mobile Robot for Researchers, Hobbyists, and Developers
New robotic product line aims to streamline development, maximize productivity
Boston, Massachusetts — May 15, 2007 — As part of its ongoing efforts in the creation of new robotic development applications, CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB) company, today unveiled at RoboBusiness 2007 an affordable and flexible mobile robot for researchers, hobbyists and developers in the industrial and service robot segments.
The unit is equipped with a PC-class CPU, on-board sensors and a color camera. Also developed by CoroWare and available as an option is a robotic arm capable of four degrees of freedom. CoroBot is compatible with Microsoft Robotics Studio®, a Windows-based robotics applications creation environment for the PC and other computing platforms.
"With CoroBot, we specifically designed the system to minimize the complexity of robotic development," said Lloyd Spencer, president of CoroWare Technologies. “After completing tests to confirm interoperability between CoroBot and Microsoft Robotics Studio, we are even more confident that our mobile robot platform will be a powerful productivity tool for robotics application developers.”
CoroBot features expanded functionality by providing enough physical mounting space for additional communication and electrical inputs and outputs. In addition, CoroBot has expansive storage space for programs and log files as well as CPU capacity to run additional software.
"We believe CoroBot is an important development in the growing robotics field," said Dan Kara, industry analyst and president of Robotics Trends. "We believe the introduction of new products to the market like CoroBot, with its flexible platform, will open up new business opportunities and drive further progress across the industry." Robotics Trends is an integrated media company focused on the personal, service, and mobile robotics industry.
Beginning today, CoroWare is taking orders for CoroBot and intends to begin shipping next month. Details on CoroBot’s capabilities, options and pricing can be found by visiting http://www.corobot.net. CoroWare will be demonstrating the capabilities of CoroBot throughout RoboBusiness in booth #106. The RoboBusiness 2007 Conference and Expo is today and tomorrow, May 15 – 16, 2007 at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
"We are proud to see CoroWare at the forefront of innovation in mobile robotics," said Walter Weisel, chairman and CEO of Innova Robotics & Automation. "The delivery of solutions into the marketplaces where we believe CoroWare enjoys unique competitive advantages is very supportive of Innova’s overall growth strategy."
Pricing and Availability
The CoroBot is expected to begin shipping in June 2007. List price for the basic CoroBot model is US $2,499 and ranges to US $3,499 depending on optional equipment and choice of configuration.
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
CoroWare Media Contacts
Jennifer Gery, Brainerd Communicators, (212) 986-6667, gery@braincomm.com or
Steve Genova, CoroWare, (425) 765-4555, sgenova@coroware.com
Investors:
Todd St.Onge, Brainerd Communicators, Inc., 212-986-6667, stonge@braincomm.com
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CoroWare Launches Enterprise Business Solutions Group Targeting Small and Mid-Sized Companies
CoroWare Enters the Customer Care Market Through Alliance with Microsoft; New Software and Service Offering Tailors Microsoft Customer Care Framework for Small and Mid-Sized Call Centers.
REDMOND, Wash. — January 29, 2007 — CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company (INRA.OB), today announced the launch of a new consulting practice, CoroWare Enterprise Business Solutions. This practice is designed to provide customers a new approach in maximizing the benefit and reducing the risk of automated business solutions.
The consulting group's first offering, CoroWare Customer Care Practice, provides customized software and implementation services for Microsoft Customer Care Framework, a software product that supports the rapid, flexible and cost-effective development and deployment of customer care solutions, including contact centers. The open solution approach in Customer Care Framework utilizes software architecture that enables an increase in contact center efficiency, improved agent productivity, operating cost reduction, and overall improvement in the quality of customer service. The consulting group intends to work with small and mid-sized customer service centers to streamline internal efficiencies and increase productivity – ultimately enhancing the customer experience.
Through the innovative and integrated use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications and tools, CoroWare works to customize Microsoft Customer Care Framework to affordably meet a business’s needs while reducing the risk of a home grown solution and mitigating the compromise of many COTS applications. Coroware’s approach is designed to deliver right-sized solutions faster and less expensively, avoid risky and expensive specialized code development, simplify re-training, and minimize costly data and process migration in an effort to increase return on investment and reduce total cost of ownership.
"As subject matter experts on Microsoft Customer Care Framework, we believe that CoroWare Enterprise Business Solutions can enhance the customer care environment with applications customized for the way individual companies do business,” said Lloyd Spencer, president of CoroWare. “Our relationship with Microsoft has the potential to help drive efficiencies and progress in the field of customer service, especially with small and mid-sized customer service organizations."
Through its customized offering, CoroWare tailors software that interoperates with core customer service functions such as customer relationship management (CRM), billing, order management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and other line-of-business applications. CoroWare also offers full service staff training, tool demonstration and user support through its expert team of developers, improving the implementation process and increasing employee efficiency.
Using Web services, Microsoft Customer Care Framework interfaces with a contact center’s collection of business software, linking agents’ desktops to existing systems such as billing, provisioning, CRM and more. Through a pre-fetching mechanism, Customer Care Framework automatically aggregates and delivers a calling customer’s data to an agent’s desktop, providing that agent with immediate access to the information needed to successfully and efficiently help the customer. Customer Care Framework also supports multiple communication mediums including e-mail, chat, interactive voice response (IVR), automatic call distribution, customer self-service, Web portals and more, giving customers a choice in how they access support functions.
"CoroWare consultants offer a unique customer care skill set that will serve to enhance our efforts in helping smaller organizations take full advantage of contact center opportunities," said Theo Gees, senior director of the Infrastructure Solutions Group at Microsoft Corp. "CoroWare's experience with Customer Care Framework provides a strong foundation upon which its new consulting practice can help organizations improve the efficiency of their customer service operations."
"The formation of this consulting group is an effective utilization of the remarkable talent and innovation coming out of CoroWare," said Walter K. Weisel, chairman and C.E.O. of Innova Robotics & Automation. "Driving new services into the marketplaces where CoroWare enjoys unique competitive advantages is central to Innova’s growth strategy. We are excited to enter into the call center market with a compelling combination of customized software and consulting support and look forward to exploring opportunities in additional industry verticals in the future."
CoroWare was acquired by Innova Robotics & Automation in May of 2006 as a wholly owned subsidiary to complement Innova’s lineup of robotic technology firms. Innova believes that CoroWare’s technologies and capabilities and its position at the cutting edge of mobile autonomous systems, strengthens Innova’s presence in the emerging service robotics and automation marketplace. The acquisition included CoroWare Test Labs, which provides impartial, objective conformance testing to ensure interoperability and communication standards compliance among intelligent, mobile service robotics applications.
More information about CoroWare can be found at http://www.coroware.com. For more information on Microsoft Customer Care Framework, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/ccf.
About CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is an innovative systems and robotics integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and business automation through products that include the CoroWare Surveyor product line. For more information, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (INRA.OB), pioneers innovative control and communication solutions that make robotics and automated systems more productive, powerful and profitable for customers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, aerospace, research, and service industries. The company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Innova operates through three subsidiaries, Robotic Workspace Technologies (RWT), CoroWare Technologies, and Innova Robotics, which offer convergent technology and expertise that bridges robots, facilities and business systems for greater functionality and ROA. Visit Innova online at http://www.innovaroboticsautomation.com
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CoroWare Media Contacts
Jennifer Gery, Brainerd Communicators, (212) 986-6667, gery@braincomm.com or
Steve Genova, CoroWare, (425) 765-4555, sgenova@coroware.com
CoroWare Presents Robotics Studio at Microsoft TechDays and RoboParty
Jon Mandrell, CoroWare Consultant, demonstrates advantages of Microsoft Robotics Studio in Lisbon.
Lisbon, Portugal - March 19, 2007 - On Tuesday, March 20, Jon Mandrell, Managing Consultant for CoroWare's Robotics and Automation group, spoke at Microsoft TechDays in Lisbon, Portugal. Jon's presentation outlined the advantages of the Microsoft Robotics Studio programming environment, including the its ease of use and its compatibility with a large variety of platforms.
On Friday, March 23, Jon will also be speaking at the Universidade do Minho in Guimaraes, Portugal, at RoboParty, a gathering for students, graduates and instructors. RoboParty is being sponsored by CoroWare, Microsoft, and 11 co-sponsors from Portugal. At this event, Jon will be demonstrating the Microsoft Robotics Studio programming and simulation environments, and talking about curriculum activities based on Microsoft Robotics Studio.
Jon has over 25 years embedded systems design and software development experience, and is well versed in the development and simulation environments for Microsoft Robotics Studio. Jon has also been involved with the Seattle Robotics Society where he focused his attention on developing software for mobile robotics.
CoroWare Announces Support for Microsoft Robotics Studio
CoroWare Robotics PlusPack® Provides Robotic Simulation Tools and Application Utilities
Redmond, WA — December 12, 2006 — Today, CoroWare announced support for Microsoft Robotics Studio, a new Windows®-based environment for academic, hobbyist and commercial developers to easily create robotic applications for a wide variety of computing platforms. The first result of this support is CoroWare Robotics PlusPack™, a collection of applications, services, tools, assets and utility classes that complement and extend the capabilities of Microsoft Robotics Studio.
CoroWare Robotics PlusPack® includes:
Global Directory Service, which tracks robotic systems and services locally and across a network
Simulation Assets, including vehicles, office furniture, and human actors
Simulation Components, including billboards, sprites and fonts
Application Services, including a Virtual Sumo Arena and Virtual Soccer Arena
Utility Applications, including a BOS Exporter and Pre-viewer for 3DStudioMax and Blender, and an Asset Librarian
"The combination of CoroWare Robotics PlusPack® and Microsoft Robotics Studio® offers robotics application developers the productivity tools that they need to demonstrate results more rapidly," said Lloyd Spencer, president of CoroWare. "CoroWare Robotics PlusPack® is a powerful collection of simulation tools and utilities that will help accelerate the growth of the robotics industry and of CoroWare itself."
For more information on CoroWare support for Microsoft Robotics Studio, see http://www.coroware.com/pluspack . Details on pricing and availability for CoroWare Robotics PlusPack® will be announced in early 2007.
"CoroWare’s support for Microsoft Robotics Studio will make it possible for developers to build robotics applications and help further the growth of the mobile robotics market," said Tandy Trower, general manager of the Microsoft Robotics Group at Microsoft. "We welcome CoroWare to the Microsoft® Robotics Studio Partner Program as both an ISV and Solution Provider who is capable of developing robotic applications and solutions."
Microsoft Robotics Studio environment is an end-to-end, scalable and extensible robotics development platform that supports a wide variety of hardware. The development environment supports a wide range of programming languages, and includes a new visual programming language, which enables non-programmers to create and debug robotics programs very easily. Microsoft Robotics Studio includes a powerful physics-based simulation environment that lets developers simulate robotics applications in realistic 3D physics-based virtual environments. The lightweight services-oriented runtime supports the execution of concurrent and distributed robotic applications.
Information on Microsoft Robotics Studio can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/robotics.
About Microsoft Robotics Studio:
Microsoft® Robotics Studio environment is an end-to-end, scalable and extensible robotics development platform that supports a wide variety of hardware. The development environment supports a wide range of programming languages, and includes a new visual programming language, which enables non-programmers to create and debug robotics programs very easily. Microsoft® Robotics Studio includes a powerful physics-based simulation environment that lets developers simulate robotics applications in realistic 3D physics-based virtual environments. The lightweight services-oriented runtime supports the execution of concurrent and distributed robotic applications.
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About CoroWare
CoroWare Inc., a subsidiary of Innova Holdings Inc., is an innovative systems and mobile service robotics application integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their IT and business goals. CoroWare's experienced team of professionals delivers integrated solutions based on Windows and Unix midrange platforms. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in robotics integration, embedded/mobile system integration and market development. The company also designs and builds software for platforms that range from mobile handheld devices to mobile service robots. For more information, please visit www.coroware.com.
About Innova Holdings Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: IVHG), through its subsidiaries, provides hardware and software systems-based solutions to the military, service, personal and industrial robotic markets. The robotics and automation technology company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Its founder, Chairman and CEO Walter K. Weisel, is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the robotics industry. In addition to CoroWare, the company's other wholly owned subsidiaries are Innova Robotics Inc. and Robotic Workspace Technologies Inc. ™ (RWT™). Visit online at www.InnovaHoldings.com.
CoroWare Demonstrating Microsoft Robotics Studio at TechEd Europe
September 30, 2006 -- Martin Calsyn, a CoroWare robotics engineer, is demonstrating the power and versatility of Microsoft Robotics Studio at TechEd Europe 2006.
CoroWare Demonstrates Robot Highlighting New Microsoft Robotics Studio at RoboBusiness 2006
Surveyor 3000 on Display at Microsoft Booth
PITTSBURGH, Penn. -- RoboBusiness -- June 20, 2006 -- CoroWare, a mobile service robotics specialist and subsidiary of Innova Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: IVHG), today announced and demonstrated its support for the new Microsoft Robotics Studio, a Windows®-based development environment for academic, hobbyist and commercial developers to easily create robotic applications across a wide variety of platforms.
As a member of Microsoft's Windows Embedded Partner program and a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Partner) for the Microsoft Robotics Studio, CoroWare is demonstrating a tele-operated CoroWare Surveyor 3000 mobile service robot at in the Microsoft booth at RoboBusiness 2006
"Robotics engineers are looking for software development tools that help them be more productive and obtain faster results," said Lloyd Spencer, president of CoroWare. "Microsoft Robotics Studio will help accelerate our company's growth in the robotics industry. We're excited to be working with Microsoft and the Microsoft Robotics Studio development environment."
"The CoroWare development team has worked closely with Microsoft on a variety of robotics projects," said Tandy Trower, general manager of the Microsoft Robotics Group. "This latest collaboration has demonstrated the speed and efficiency of developing solutions using Microsoft Robotics Studio, and showcases CoroWare's ability to deliver mobile service robotics solutions using advanced robotics development technologies and tools."
CoroWare has been working with Microsoft on a variety of robotics projects for the past two years. Work with the Microsoft Robotics Studio began in late April of this year and has contributed to the utility and functionality of the CoroWare Surveyor 3000, the newest mobile service robot from CoroWare for university researchers. CoroWare Surveyor's modular design makes it simple to add advanced functionality such as video, sensors, stereo audio, or an arm. CoroWare Surveyor is being used in academic markets, notably the Cognitive Sciences department at Vassar College.
"I believe we have broken new ground for robotics worldwide," said Innova Holdings' Chairman and CEO Walter K. Weisel, whose robotics career spans some 33 years. "The continued integration of open PC technologies and collaboration among supporting companies truly opens new markets never before contemplated. That's what this RoboBusiness conference brings together."
About CoroWare
CoroWare Inc., a subsidiary of Innova Holdings Inc., is an innovative systems and mobile service robotics application integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their IT and business goals. CoroWare's experienced team of professionals delivers integrated solutions based on Windows and Unix midrange platforms. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in robotics integration, embedded/mobile system integration and market development. The company also designs and builds software for platforms that range from mobile handheld devices to mobile service robots. For more information, please visit www.coroware.com.
About Innova Holdings Inc.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: IVHG), through its subsidiaries, provides hardware and software systems-based solutions to the military, service, personal and industrial robotic markets. The robotics and automation technology company is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Its founder, Chairman and CEO Walter K. Weisel, is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the robotics industry. In addition to CoroWare, the company's other wholly owned subsidiaries are Innova Robotics Inc. and Robotic Workspace Technologies Inc. ™ (RWT™). Visit online at www.InnovaHoldings.com.
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RE2 and CoroWare Test Labs Form Alliance to Enable JAUS-Compliant Unmanned Systems
RE2's JAUS Software Development Kit and CoroWare Test Labs' INCITE Software
Integral to Strategic Alliance
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - May 22, 2006 - RE2 Inc. today announced that it has formed a non-exclusive strategic alliance with CoroWare Test Labs, a Pittsburgh-based subsidiary of Innova Holdings Inc. (IVHG:BB), to provide unmanned systems vendors with a comprehensive solution for JAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems) compliance.
RE2 is a woman-owned Carnegie Mellon spin-off company specializing in mobile defense robotics. CoroWare Test Labs provides impartial, objective conformance testing to ensure interoperability and communication standards conformity among intelligent, mobile service robotics applications
The relationship couples RE2's JAUS Software Development Kit (SDK) and systems integration expertise with CoroWare Test Labs' strength in JAUS compliance testing and JAUS integration. The companies believe that this combination of software, integration and compliance testing will ensure that unmanned systems meet the Department of Defense (DoD) mandate for JAUS compliance and interoperability.
"We believe that the combined strengths of RE2 and CoroWare Test Labs will provide industry, research institutions and federal lab customers with a solution for JAUS compliance," said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2. "Not only do we provide our customers with a JAUS toolkit and integration services, but now, we can offer a complete solution for building and testing compliance of unmanned systems. This is very exciting for the company and for our customers."
"As a member of the JAUS working group, as well as through our ongoing collaboration with JAUS developers such as RE2, we've been active in promoting the JAUS standard and have been working for the past several months in developing a comprehensive compliance test suite and testing services," said Martin Harvey, president of CoroWare Test Labs. "Now, by allying with RE2, we can offer our customers a toolkit for developing JAUS-compliant systems. This, coupled with our expertise in testing JAUS compliance, gives vendors the opportunity to create JAUS-compliant systems that interoperate with one another. We believe that this is a key step in moving the entire unmanned systems market forward."
Both companies have extensive experience creating and integrating JAUS-compliant systems. For example, RE2 is partnered with Carnegie Mellon to develop JAUS-compliant software for the Robotic Systems Joint Project Office Gladiator Tactical Ground Vehicle (TUGV) program. The company is also developing a JAUS-compliant Small Robot Infrastructure Toolkit under the US Army TACOM Phase I SBIR program. CoroWare Test Labs recently participated in a collaborative agreement working with the US Army's AMRDEC (Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center) organization. Both RE2 and CoroWare Test Labs are active members of the JAUS Working Group and RE2 president and CEO Jorgen Pedersen chairs the JAUS Weapons Payload Committee and sits on the JAUS Executive Committee.
JAUS is a DoD-mandated software messaging protocol developed to establish a communications standard for unmanned systems. The JAUS Working Group was chartered in 1998 by the DoD's Joint Robotics Program to create the JAUS standards, gain UGV community acceptance, and expand the architecture.
Innova Holdings Completes Acquisition of CoroWare
Mobile Service Robotics Leader Joins Innova's Team of Robotics Innovators
BELLEVUE, Wash. - May 17, 2006 - CoroWare Inc., an innovative systems integration firm and mobile service robotics specialist, today announced finalization of its acquisition by Innova Holdings Inc. (IVHG:OTCBB), of Fort Myers, Fla. The companies closed on the acquisition, adding CoroWare to Innova's lineup of robotics firms and giving Innova Holdings a strong presence in the emerging service robotics marketplace.
The acquisition includes CoroWare Test Labs, a CoroWare subsidiary in Pittsburgh, Pa., that provides impartial, objective conformance testing to en |