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Roboteam Hosts Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Cybersecurity & Aerospace
[August 15, 2017]

Roboteam Hosts Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Cybersecurity & Aerospace


Roboteam, Inc. the leading global provider of tactical ground robotic systems and controllers for defense, law enforcement and public safety missions - hosted the Maryland Department of Commerce, Office of Cybersecurity & Aerospace at its international headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Roboteam showcased its diverse autonomous robotic systems and discussed highly automated technologies being pursued by other government leaders in the State of Maryland.

"These emerging technologies using autonomous capabilities are improving safety for soldiers and civilians alike," said Col. Ken McCreedy, USA (Ret.), senior director, Office of Cybersecurity and Aerospace, Maryland Department of Commerce. "We are encouraged by the groundbreaking work that companies like Roboteam are doing with robotics in Maryland and abroad. In the spirit of being Open for Business, the Maryland Department of Commerce is interested in the technologies being innovated to improve the lives and safety of Marylanders."

The Office of Cybersecurity & Aerospace focuses on industry development for the Maryland Department of Commerce. Additionally, the office works closely with the Maryland Autonomous & Connected Vehicle Working Group.

"The visit from the Maryland Department of Commerce allowed us to share our innovative unmanned robotic technology and dedication to all of our military and public safety customers," said Shahar Abuhazira, Rooteam CEO. "The initiatives that the Office of Cybersecurity & Aerospace support align with our commitment to developing cutting-edge technology to improve safety in Maryland and countries across the globe."



This meeting comes on the heels of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's visit to Roboteam's headquarters in July. Over the past year, Roboteam has hosted a number of military and political leaders, including:

  • Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Frank Kelley;
  • Maryland Senator, Ben Cardin; and
  • Maryland Congressman, John Delaney.

About Roboteam


Roboteam designs, develops and manufactures cutting edge, user-oriented, multi-purpose, unmanned platforms and controllers for Defense, Law Enforcement and Public Safety missions. Today, Roboteam is a global operation with offices in the US and Israel serving a wide spectrum of customers with several lines of products. We created a line of lightweight, fast deployable unmanned ground systems that deliver technological and functional breakthroughs for tactical purposes with unmatched reliability. Among our customers, one can find top units within the US Military, Special Forces, EOD units and SWAT teams as well as other elite units around the globe. Roboteam's flexible architecture permits a fast development of products, supported applications and core technologies. We pride ourselves on being engineers, inventors, and close to our customers and end-users.

About Maryland Commerce

The Maryland Department of Commerce stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing financial assistance to Maryland companies. The Department promotes the State's many economic advantages and markets local products and services at home and abroad to spur economic development and international investment, trade and tourism. Because they are major economic generators, the Department also supports the arts, film production, sports and other special events. For more information, visit commerce.maryland.gov.


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