defence systems company FLIR Systems is to buy defence contractor Endeavor Robotic robots for $ 385 m , soon after buying drone company Aeryon for $ 200 m . Endeavor specialises in ground robots and began as a spinoff from orbital . Its products include a small robotic device , inspection robots and a heavy - lifting robot . Analysts said the cost of the deal reflected the rising popularity of robots in defence and security . Endeavor currently has about 7,000 robots in service .
Sensor systems company FLIR Systems is to buy defence firm Endeavor Robotic Holdings for $385m, soon after buying drone company Aeryon for $200m. Endeavor specialises in ground robots and began as a spinoff from iRobot. Its products include a small reconnaissance device, inspection robots and a heavy-lifting robot. Analysts said the cost of the deal reflected the rising use of robots in defence and security. Endeavor currently has about 7,000 robots in service.