Leading-edge robotics maker wins bronze for Grizzly RUV
(Kitchener, ON, Canada – Thursday May 1, 2014) The Edison Awards, recognized for honoring the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services, announced today that Clearpath Robotics was voted the Bronze winner in the Industrial Design division with their Grizzly Robotic Utility Vehicle.
“Our judges recognized Clearpath Robotics as a true innovator out o the many products in its category,” said Frank Bonafilia, executive director of the Edison Awards.
Clearpath Robotics was announced a Silver winner last year at the Edison Awards for their work with Kingfisher USV, and this year for their disruptive technology, Grizzly RUV, in the commercial & industrial sector.
“To be recognized for a second year in a row by the Edison Awards is a true honor,” said Matt Rendall, Chief Executive Officer at Clearpath Robotics. “The team that stands behind this robot is thrilled with this accomplishment!”
The ballot of nominees for the Edison Awards was judged by a panel of more than 3,000 business executibves including past award winners, academics and leaders in the fields of product development, design, engineering, science and medical.
About Clearpath Robotics
Clearpath Robotics, a global leader in unmanned vehicle robotics for research and development, is dedicated to automating the world’s dullest, dirtiest, and deadliest jobs. The Company serves robotics leaders in over 30 countries worldwide in academic, mining, military, agricultural and industrial markets. Recognizing the value of future innovation, the Company proudly supports programs that facilitate growth within the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Clearpath Robotics provides robust solutions that are engineered for performance and designed for the customer – we are your unmanned experts. Visit Clearpath Robotics at clearpathrobotics.com, follow us on Twitter @clearpathrobots or like us on Facebook.
About the Edison Awards
The Edison Awards is a program conducted by Edison Universe, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering future innovators. The Awards have been recognizing and honoring the best in innovations and innovators since 1987. They honor game-changing innovations that are at the forefront of new product and service development, marketing and human-centered design, and are one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of successful innovation. For more information about the Edison Awards complete program and a list of past winners, visit www.edisonawards.com.
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