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Looks like public safety organizations may have a new addition coming to their forces soon. The iRobot Negotiator is in it’s final stages of preparation, and is designed for among other things, for reconaisance and detection in situations where inserting humans would not be viable or safe. HD audio video says the Negotiator is built to provide basic reconnaissance to police and fire departments and public safety professionals, with an optional “civil response kit” to enhance its spybot prowess and chemical detection capabilities. The Negotiator should start shipping in Q4 2008 for around $15,000, with accessories bumping that price up to $20k and giving it flippers to climb stairs. Sure beats spending 100K for other competitor’s borgs.