EDINA, Minn. – Edina-based ReconRobotics announced today that it has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company magazine. Inventor of the tactical micro-robot and a major supplier of robotic technologies to military units and law enforcement agencies, worldwide, ReconRobotics was ranked 44th on the list of honorees, which also included Nike (ranked #1), Amazon, Samsung, Kenya’s Safaricom, D-Rev, Google and China’s Landwasher.
“This is a great honor for our young company and each one of our 58 employees,” said Alan Bignall, President and CEO of ReconRobotics. “Our world-class design and engineering teams develop ultra-lightweight robots that save lives, and I am ecstatic that their creativity and problem solving have been recognized by Fast Company.”
The Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s most significant, high-profile editorial effort of the year, recognizing “enterprises that exemplify the best in business from across the economy and around the world.” The 2013 list appears in the March issue, which is on newsstands beginning February 19th and is available online at www.fastcompany.com/MIC.
About ReconRobotics, Inc.
ReconRobotics is a leader and innovator in ultra-light tactical, micro-robot and UGV systems. Over 5,000 of the company’s Recon Scout® and Throwbot® systems have been deployed by the U.S. military, first responders and international friendly forces, and by more than 900 law enforcement agencies, worldwide. These systems save lives by providing immediate situational awareness and greater standoff distance to warfighters and law enforcement personnel during high-risk operations. ReconRobotics is based in Edina, Minnesota, and markets its products through a distribution network in 35 countries.
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