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1 YOU NEED THIS ROBOT.

$It saves lives by keeping your team out of harm s way, and it does so at a fraction of the price of other robots. YOU NEED THIS ROBOT.$

2 3 The RoboteX AVATAR Micro is a rugged, affordable, easy-to-use tactical robot. Why do I need an AVATAR Micro? The AVATAR Micro enhances the capabilities of first-responders by allowing them to safely and quickly inspect dangerous situations. It saves lives by keeping your team out of harm s way, and it does so at a fraction of the price of other robots. YOU NEED THIS ROBOT. With the AVATAR Micro, there s no reason to send your team in first and risk injury. Departments across America are using the AVATAR Micro as a standard tool on daily operations. With its market-beating affordability, so can you. During an operation, you need the right tools to get the job done. You always need your firearm, your body armor, and your vehicle. You also need this robot.

Drive & Maneuver n Navigate the robot over varied terrain, including carpet, grass, mud, water, and household debris.

n Prevent injuries to your team and reduce the risk of violent confrontation.

n Rely on RoboteX s all-inclusive warranty plans no hassles, no gimmicks.

25 in Weight: 23 lbs (with battery) Chassis Material: Aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum Battery: BT-2590 Rechargeable, Military-grade, Lithium-Ion Identify &

3 Activate & Go Secure & Protect Technical Specs 5 n Deploy in seconds with the AVATAR Micro s simple setup just insert the battery and go. n Control the robot with its easy-to-use handheld controller. Drive & Maneuver n Navigate the robot over varied terrain, including carpet, grass, mud, water, and household debris. n Climb up stairs and self-right the robot if it lands upside down. n Cut mission time by using the AVATAR Micro to quickly clear a house or building. n Prevent injuries to your team and reduce the risk of violent confrontation. Depend & Endure n Finish the mission with up to 5 hours of battery life under normal use. n Rely on RoboteX s all-inclusive warranty plans no hassles, no gimmicks. Operating Range: 200 meters Battery Life: 4-5 hours Climbing Angle: 60 degree incline Physical Dimensions: in x in x 6.25 in Weight: 23 lbs (with battery) Chassis Material: Aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum Battery: BT-2590 Rechargeable, Military-grade, Lithium-Ion Identify & Communicate n Locate threats with two infrared color cameras, including a 360º pan-tilt-zoom camera. n Listen and talk to subjects with push-to-talk, two-way audio capability. Expand & Save n Customize your AVATAR Micro with a variety of advanced accessories. n Spend less and get more with the AVATAR Micro s market-beating price. Motor: Brushless Motors Headlight: 100 Lumen LED UHF Data, Audio & Video Links Pictured: AVATAR Micro with PTZ Camera and handheld controller (not shown to scale) The RoboteX AVATAR Micro is a rugged, affordable, easy-to-use tactical robot. YOU NEED THIS ROBOT.

was in there I m almost 100% sure that the deaths wouldn t have happened if we had this robot. Sg

your team with a variety of plug-andplay accessories.

objects of interest. B LATCH AND TOW TRAILER Flatbed trailer can tow 10 lbs up stairs (or 30 lbs on a flat surface).

C MANIPULATOR ARM* Five-axis manipulator arm allows you to open doors and handle dangerous objects (up to 8 lbs).

4 7 A B C D YOU NEED THIS ROBOT. We lost several officers a couple of years ago, and having a robot would have given us another tool so we [could know if] the armed suspect was in there I m almost 100% sure that the deaths wouldn t have happened if we had this robot. Sgt. S. Knight Oakland Police Department SWAT Oakland, California Accessories The AVATAR Micro can be customized to fit the operational needs of your team with a variety of plug-andplay accessories. These accessories include: A PAN-TILT-ZOOM (PTZ) CAMERA 360 degree, color IR camera allows you to survey an area and zoom in (up to 100x) on objects of interest. B LATCH AND TOW TRAILER Flatbed trailer can tow 10 lbs up stairs (or 30 lbs on a flat surface). You can also remotely detach the trailer and leave cargo behind. C MANIPULATOR ARM* Five-axis manipulator arm allows you to open doors and handle dangerous objects (up to 8 lbs). D TACTICAL DEPLOYMENT BACKPACK Custom-fitted, hard-shell backpack allows you to carry the AVATAR Micro (and accessories) during operations and be mission-ready in seconds. (Not Shown Above) GAS / RADIATION DETECTOR MOUNTS Integrated connectors allow you to connect MultiRAE five gas and radiation detectors to the robot and view data from the controller s screen. EXTERNAL VIDEO RECEIVER External module allows you to remotely view the robot s live video feed at a separate location (e.g. a command post). * Coming 2012

The robot worked great It climbed two stairs without a problem, the provide[s] us with the two way speakers were excellent, and the safety and comfort of bubble cam was perfect.

5 The AVATAR Micro is currently helping SWAT and law enforcement officials across the country explore, engage, and resolve dangerous situations like never before. 9 This robot has become extremely vital to our operations. [The] robot We actually deployed the robot yesterday on a barricaded subject. The robot worked great It climbed two stairs without a problem, the provide[s] us with the two way speakers were excellent, and the safety and comfort of bubble cam was perfect. By the way, it did knowing that it [keeps] scare the subjects I had to advise them our operators out of the robot would not hurt them if they just harm s way the RoboteX complied it was humorous. AVATAR Micro is priceless. Sgt. Timothy Culian Officer Johnny Quinones St. Louis County Police Department Chicago Police Department SWAT St. Louis, Missouri Chicago, Illinois The robot climbed to the second story of the house it went over clothes and blankets on the stairway, and it made a successful entry to where the subject was located. Commands were given via the robot s audio, and the subject surrendered without incident. This was done from the exterior of the residence, leaving all members of the team in a very safe position. I just want to say that all involved were very impressed with your product. Sgt. Joseph F. Cullen Jefferson County Sheriff s Office Watertown, New York The robot [is] easy to operate and move around diverse terrain, [and it has] two-way audio capabilities and night visibility. Several members of our team found it very easy to use and all agreed that it [is] a very important tool. Officer Chris Peart Brentwood Police Department Brentwood, California

The robot mounted a curb, sped through wet grass in the front yard, and finally climbed two stairs before entering piece of tactical equipment that has been fully incorporated into their standard

The robot regards an area, building, or home as Oakland, California Police Department SWAT Operation August 2011 Oakland, California Event In August 2011, the Oakland Police Department SWAT team

6 11 Background The AVATAR Micro Solution After losing several officers in the line The AVATAR Micro played a critical role in of duty, the Oakland, California Police allowing the Oakland Police Department Department SWAT team reevaluated their SWAT team to finish the mission safely and For the Oakland Police Department SWAT tactics and substantially modified their efficiently. A SWAT Officer drove the robot team, the AVATAR Micro is an essential Case Study standard operating procedures. Now, the Oakland Police Department SWAT team will not enter a residence until a RoboteX AVATAR Micro has cleared the area first. A towards the home from the safety of an armored vehicle. The robot mounted a curb, sped through wet grass in the front yard, and finally climbed two stairs before entering piece of tactical equipment that has been fully incorporated into their standard operating procedures. Specifically, the Oakland Police Department SWAT team recent callout put that strategy to the test. through the home s front door. The robot regards an area, building, or home as Oakland, California Police Department SWAT Operation August 2011 Oakland, California Event In August 2011, the Oakland Police Department SWAT team served a search warrant on a residence. The team assigned to the operation consisted of 43 members, including a sniper team, a hostage negotiation team, a perimeter team, an entry team, support staff, a helicopter and an AVATAR Micro robot. proceeded to make its way up a staircase and through each room of the home, navigating over toppled pieces of furniture, clothing, food, and drug paraphernalia. On several occasions, a SWAT Officer activated the AVATAR Micro s pan-tilt-zoom camera to scan for dangerous ordnance and additional suspects. A SWAT Officer spotted several shotguns in a bedroom using this method, and he was able to clear the rest of the home rapidly. unsafe until surveyed and cleared by an AVATAR Micro. For SWAT and first responders at large, the choice is clear. The RoboteX AVATAR Micro is easy to use, affordable, and reliable. It is your first of set eyes and ears on the ground. It explores dangerous situations remotely and securely. It saves time, money, and lives. The team arrived at the residence at approximately 5:00 AM and took up their positions around the house. A helicopter then directed its spotlight on the home and a SWAT Officer, using a loudspeaker, ordered everybody in the house to evacuate. Shortly thereafter, three persons emerged from the front door of the home and were immediately placed in custody. However, the SWAT team still did not know what was left inside the house guns, drugs, a bomb, or even more armed suspects waiting in ambush. Only after completing his survey of the home with the AVATAR Micro did the SWAT team order their Entry Team into the home. An Oakland Police Department SWAT Officer later testified, Before we had your robot, that process [of clearing the house] took several hours. As a result of the robot s reconnaissance work, the Entry Team was able to proceed through the home at a rapid pace, clearing it in less than five minutes and eliminating a great deal of uncertainty from a dangerous situation.

7 Need help buying, servicing, or using an AVATAR Micro? We are here to help. Grant Assistance Want an AVATAR Micro robot, but need grant funding to help pay for it? Let us do the groundwork for you. Applying for government grants can be a time consuming process. At RoboteX, we don t want this to be a barrier. As part of our Grant Assistance Program, we will: of your problem and fix it, fast. No catches or complicated processes. Straightforward, simple, honest service that s the RoboteX Commitment. Have a problem with your robot? Have a question on how to use something? Need a spare part? Call us we ll take care of you. Grant Assistance Program n Help find grants that apply to your situation. n Write the grant applications for you. n Guide you through the application process. Our goal is to take the burden off of you and make the grant process as easy as possible. Contact us for more information about our Grant Assistance Program. Customer Service RoboteX provides the best customer service in the robotics space. Period. Unlike many of our competitors, we include a comprehensive warranty plan and personalized service with every robot purchase. When you call us, we ll get you to a real person. We ll also get to the bottom Demos Come check out an AVATAR Micro in action it s the best way to truly understand how useful it can be. Contact us if you want a demo, or look for us at state and national law enforcement conventions. Either way, we ll do everything we can to get a robot into your hands so you can experience the AVATAR Micro in person. Testing & Evaluation Want to take a robot back to your department and try it out? Not a problem. We ll arrange a free T&E period so you can get first-hand experience operating an AVATAR Micro during your own training scenarios. Contact us and we ll ship you an AVATAR Micro immediately. It s that simple. Corporate Headquarters RoboteX, Inc Page Mill Road Suite 100 Palo Alto, CA info@robotex.com sales@robotex.com support@robotex.com investors@robotex.com Telephone 650 / Internet RoboteX Incorporated. AVATAR is a registered trademark of RoboteX Incorporated. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved

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