CONYERS, Ga., Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GeckoSystems Intl.
Corp. (Pink Sheets: GOSY | http://www.geckosystems.com/) is
gratified by a recent article by Bob
Janis on Kidela.com that covers the history of the company
and the development process behind their personal companion robot,
the CareBot(tm), and their SafePath(tm) navigation system.
GeckoSystems is a dynamic leader in the emerging mobile robotics
industry, revolutionizing the development and usage of "Mobile
Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service(tm)."
GeckoSystems CEO Martin Spencer
comments on the article: "I enjoyed going back and reflecting on
the how our product development began with many critical insights
from our founding members, evolved and cost reduced through the
years. Global problems such as the "silver (or gray) tsunami"
being discussed by social scientists and the need for personal
assistance and health care robots to reduce the cost of health care
are 'family first' issues that we have focused on since the
founding of the company."
Here's some selected excepts from the article:
"'We started with three computer scientists, one mechanical
engineer, one computer engineer and one electrical engineer,'
explained founder Martin Spencer.
'We met on the Internet as robot buffs located throughout
the United States with over 70
years of combined experience in building robots. We believed
that together we might be able to do what none of us could do
individually – build a practical mobile robot.' By
June 1997, they had incorporated
GeckoSystems in Texas. The company moved to Georgia in 2001.
...
"The demands that the elderly will place on the health care
system and the numbers of people requiring nursing care may become
a heavy financial burden on the younger population as a
whole. The stress associated with taking care of elderly
relatives could cause mental health problems and financial hardship
in care taking families.
...
The different software and technologies that operate a
GeckoSystem's robot include GeckoNav™, GeckoScheduler™, GeckoTrak™,
GeckoChat™, GeckoSPIO™, GeckoOrient™, GeckoImager™,
GeckoMotorController™, and GeckoSuper™. The suite of
navigation technologies are being marketed independently of the
mobile service robots and are being branded SafePath™ navigation
systems. SafePath™ can be used on both robotic systems and
standard locomotion systems."
The entire article is here:
http://www.kidela.com/columns/how-we-started/mobile-robots-are-in-our-future-martin-spencer-of-geckosystems/
"I think the article will be of interest to both current and
prospective investors. GeckoSystems has viable proprietary
technology and the decreasing cost of hardware systems is bringing
our suite of mobile robot solutions to the mass retail market. We
continue to expect licensing revenues prior to product sales to
enable our 1300+ stockholders the ROI they deserve, sooner,"
summarized Spencer.
About Kidela.com:
Kidela.com provides quality reporting on innovative
start-ups and market trends as well as valuable expert articles for
businesses and investors by providing investors with up-to-date
information on emerging companies, Kidela aims to provide a
comprehensive and thorough overview to help them make better
informed investment and purchasing decisions.
http://www.kidela.com/
About GeckoSystems:
GeckoSystems has been developing innovative robotic
technology for fifteen years. It is CEO Martin Spencer's dream to make people's lives
better through robotic technology.
GeckoSystems, Star Warsä Technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYwQBUXXc3g
The company has successfully completed an Alpha trial of its
CareBot personal assistance robot for the elderly. It was
tested in a home care setting and received enthusiastic support
from both caregivers and care receivers. The company
believes that the CareBot will increase the safety and well being
of its elderly charges while decreasing stress on the caregiver and
the family.
Gecko Systems is preparing for Beta testing of the CareBot prior
to full-scale production and marketing. CareBot has
recently incorporated Microsoft Kinect depth cameras that will
result in a significant cost reduction.
Kinect Enabled Personal Robot video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn93BS44Das
Above, the CareBot demonstrates static and dynamic obstacle
avoidance as it backs in and out of a narrow and cluttered
alley. There is no joystick control or programmed path;
movements are smoother that those achieved using a joystick
control. GeckoNav creates three low levels of obstacle
avoidance: reactive, proactive, and contemplative.
Subsumptive AI behavior within GeckoNav enables the CareBot to
reach its target destination after engaging in obstacle
avoidance.
More information on the CareBot personal assistance robot:
http://www.geckosystems.com/markets/CareBot.php
GeckoSystems stock is quoted in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC)
markets under the ticker symbol GOSY. GeckoSystems is
"Current Information."
http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/GOSY/quote
Here is a "basher free" message board devoted to GOSY:
http://investorshangout.com/board/62282/Geckosystems+Intl+Co-GOSY
Here is Spencer's LinkedIn.com profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/martin-spencer/11/b2a/580
Telephone:
Main number: 1-866-CAREBOT (227-3268)
International: +1 678-413-9236
Fax: +1 678-413-9247
Website: http://www.geckosystems.com/
Safe Harbor:
Statements regarding financial matters in this press
release other than historical facts are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as
that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements about the
Company's future expectations, including future revenues and
earnings, technology efficacy and all other forward-looking
statements be subject to the Safe Harbors created thereby. The
Company is a development stage firm that continues to be dependent
upon outside capital to sustain its existence. Since these
statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and
uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's
actual results may differ materially from expected results.
SOURCE GeckoSystems Intl. Corp.