iRobot Gets FDA Clearance For Telemedicine Robots

iRobot (IRBT) spiked up 9+% yesterday (02013.01.24) closing at $23.06. 52-week range: $16.25 - $38.33. Volume was about three times the trailing-3-month average. iRobot issued a press release titled "FDA Clears First Autonomous Telemedicine Robot for Hospitals". Key phrase: "FDA clears".

Xconomy.com::iRobot Sees Big Future in Remote Communications

"iRobot’s interest in the medical domain has a lot more to do with learning the technological interface with doctors and nurses," Angle says, "and ultimately, putting this technology into the home." via Xconomy.com

IRBT closed yesterday (02013.01.24) at $23.06, which well below its 52-week high of $38.33.

[update::02013.01.25] Via Geek.com's Facebook... iRobot seeking to advance 3D printing market with all-in-one 3D printer