Endeavor Robotics Officially Sets Up Shop
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Endeavor Robotics has officially launched operations as an independent company. Endeavor Robotics, which was formerly known as iRobot’s Defense and Security Business, formed with financial backing from Arlington Capital Partners to capitalize on emerging market opportunities in the defense ground robotics space, according to a company press release. Endeavor Robotics will continue to serve its defense, public safety and industrial consumers while aggressively pursuing opportunities for growth, the company said.
The company is being led by former iRobot Defense and Security executive and U.S. Marine officer Sean Bielat as CEO and former senior vice president of iRobot’s Defense and Security business unit Tom Frost as president.
The Endeavor Robotics team is developing innovative new technologies that will propel its growth, as well as actively reviewing acquisition opportunities that will continue to position Endeavor Robotics as an industry leader, according to the news release. The U.S. Department of Defense is planning at least three major ground robot program acquisitions in the next few years. Based on the company’s combat-proven platforms and leading technology, Endeavor Robotics is well-positioned for all three, the release states. The company said it anticipates growth over the next several years both domestically and with its international customers.
"As an independent company dedicated to tactical robotics, Endeavor Robotics will have the flexibility to meet the needs and protect the lives of our customers on the frontline and in other dangerous environments. We will develop the next generation of life-saving robot technologies," says Frost. "We've always done our best work when we worked closely with our customers. Our new structure enables us to double down on that strategy. We believe that the future is in open architecture and collaborative solutions, and we look forward to working closely with our customers to make that a reality."
