According to John Toole, the Museum's executive director and CEO, this
marks the first new exhibit since the institution relocated to its home at
1401 N.computerhistory.
Selector systems emulate that conversation through a Web-based interactive
session that asks questions, analyzes applicable products and produces
individualized recommendations.

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Entitled "Computer History Museum Presents: The History of Computer Chess:
An AI Perspective," the 7 p. The Museum also offers tours of Visible Storage, where nearly
600 objects from the Collection are on display. Selector itself is available
immediately for a one-user price of $2,999, which includes a deployment
license to run systems online and a full-year of software upgrades and
technical support.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

BURLINGTON, Mass.----iRobot Corp. In 2003, co-founders Helen
Greiner and Colin Angle were named Ernst + Young Regional
Entrepreneurs of the Year for their innovative work in technology .

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"For the Museum, this exhibit is our 'opening move'
since it serves as a prototype of others that we will develop throughout
the next phases of our evolution. The typical online solution is to provide
lots of product information and specs; then customers have to read it,
understand it and make their own decision. In practice, most customers would
rather talk to a top salesperson to get advice on what is right for them.
"Harnessing the power of expert systems for Web applications can
significantly improve the customer experience at a Web site," said Jonathan B. What
they really want is an informed recommendation tailored just for them -- like
a one-on-one conversation with a knowledgeable salesperson; but with the
speed, flexibility and convenience that only the Internet can offer.S.
For employment opportunities and other information about iRobot,
please visit www.

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Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View, Calif. For more information, please visit
http://www.
Exsys(R) Inc. Koolatron was a distributor of iRobot's Roomba(R)
Robotic Floorvac for 15 months from March 2003 until May of last year,
and began selling a "knock-off" version of the original Roomba in
March of this year. iRobot has worked
very hard to build the trust with its customers that accompanies a
successful brand , and we are concerned that people may think this
inferior product is made by our company.

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PRESS RELEASE Computer History Museum Debuts New Exhibit 'Mastering The Game: A History of Computer Chess'

From this launching point, visitors can explore some important
software concepts -- abstract and traditionally challenging topics to
explain," said Toole. gives Web designers and marketing professionals a quick and easy
way to integrate the expert product knowledge of a top salesperson into
e-commerce sites .exsys. The lawsuit, filed in the Massachusetts
branch of the U. The company has over 19 U.

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This panel, comprising of seminal
contributors to the solution of this challenge -- including two of AI 's
leading pioneers -- will discuss the origin and development of computer
chess and what it tells us about ourselves and the machines we build.
Spira, CEO and chief analyst at Basex, a research firm that monitors this
area. Roomba's success is due in no small measure to
iRobot's outstanding technological achievements and innovative
industrial designs.

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, Saturday, September 10. A detailed report can
automatically be generated for each product on how it meets, or differs, from
the customer's requests.
In February 2005, the U.

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Chess resonates with the
general public as a difficult problem to solve for people and machines
alike. The evening presentation will be moderated
by Monty Newborn, professor, McGill University and organizer, ACM Computer
Chess Championships (1970-1991).
One of the most common problems in e-commerce is when customers must
select from among similar products."
Selector is particularly effective for complex products that may be
confusing to customers where there are many competing factors to consider.
Selector is based on expert system technology and is driven by the
powerful and widely used Exsys Inference Engine, which has been used to field
thousands of knowledge automation advisory systems.
Selector has a unique spreadsheet developer environment , a learning curve of
only a few hours and can be mastered by following a simple tutorial. Exsys ' expert
systems provide the "brains" for virtual representatives on the Web; automate
customer support; provide smart answers to customers making purchasing
decisions; ensure regulations are followed consistently; perform background
filtering; analyze data streams and provide unique online interactions .

This document is available on the KCSA Worldwide Web site at
http://www.
With more than a million Roombas sold to date, iRobot is the world
leader in the development and marketing of household robotic floor
vacuum cleaners. In addition to the award -winning
Roomba, iRobot has developed robots deployed by the U.

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m.org. The Selector development
interface makes it very easy for product experts and web designers to build
systems that can be directly integrated into existing e-commerce web sites. "We chose Selector to help us
build an expert system for our Web site to assist staff with product
recommendations for their customers," says Danny Perri, business process
consultant, BOC Gas.

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"The topic of chess is a fascinating way for visitors of diverse
backgrounds to learn about computing history. In addition, a
freestanding computer learning station will allow visitors to explore
software concepts, such as the basic ideas that lie beneath all chess
software programs. Debuting September 2005 is
a new exhibit, "Mastering The Game: A History of Computer Chess.
Based on artificial intelligence technology, Exsys Selector(TM) provides
interaction with customers, and through logical analysis, provides product
recommendations based on each customer 's specific requirements."
To see how Selector works, Web designers and marketers can visit
http: //www.com/demoRB.

Exsys, Corvid and RuleBook are registered trademarks and Exsys Selector is a
trademark of Exsys Inc.

iRobot Files Patent and Copyright Infringement Lawsuit to Protect Roomba Robotic Floorvac

District Court, says Koolatron infringed on
iRobot's patent, copyright and trade dress rights. Federal Court in California issued a
preliminary injunction against Koolatron for infringing Homeland
Houseware's Magic Bullet personal blender.

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m." Future
phases will feature full museum exhibits including a timeline of computing
history, theme galleries, and much more., A new software product from
Exsys Inc. "Tools such as Exsys Selector simplify customer interaction and provide
the customer with better and more accurate information than the more commonly
deployed search tools found on most Web sites."
Selector uses expert sales knowledge captured in the system to evaluate
how well each product matches a customer's needs. They advise on
cell phone selection , recommend the best Caribbean islands to visit based on
specific travel wishes, and helps potential pet owners choose the right dog
breed for their lifestyle. A downloadable evaluation copy of Selector is also
available on http://www.com. During the years of research that led to Roomba, iRobot
invested significant time and money in developing breakthrough
technology at affordable prices.

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, September 10, the
Computer History Museum will host a special presentation in conjunction
with the opening of "Mastering The Game: A History of Computer Chess., September 8 event will feature Murray
Campbell, Deep Blue project member, International Business Machines (IBM);
Edward Feigenbaum, a Stanford artificial intelligence researcher; David
Levy, International Computer Games Association, and John McCarthy,
professor , Stanford University.
"Selector, on the other hand, will recognize that the difference is minor and
recommend the best product, even when all the customer's requests cannot be
met. "Online customers do not want to search through a lot of product
specs in order to determine which product or model is right for them.exsys.kcsa.
patents as well as several international patents and over 25 patents
pending.

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Yet it doesn't have the quality, or the years of
robotics expertise that underlie iRobot 's Roomba. During the past
year, iRobot's talent base grew by over 40 percent and the company
will continue to hire outstanding talent to meet its business plan.

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(Click here for details) top thinkers in the fields of artificial intelligence,
This 1,000 square foot exhibit will follow a five-decade-long chronological
plan, from the theoretical foundations developed by such computing pioneers
as Alan Turing and Claude Shannon, to the development of PC chess software
and the drama of IBM's chess-playing supercomputer, Deep Blue. The collection also includes photos,
films, videos , documents, and culturally defining advertising and marketing
materials.

iRobot has a long commitment to building robotic products that
make living safer and easier for people in many walks of life.

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Visitors will explore the multi-layered history of computer chess, listen
to chess software pioneers, learn the basics of chess algorithms and
experience the sights and sounds of the era through vintage footage. "With other systems, if you enter that you want to spend under
$400 , they won't show you a product priced at $401, even if it fits every
other criteria perfectly," said Dustin Huntington, president, Exsys Inc.
Huntington. (http://www. of Ontario, Canada, and Koolatron , a division of Urus
Industrial Corp. iRobot is seeking damages and a permanent
injunction to prevent the defendants from making, using, selling and
offering for sale their Koolvac KV-1 vacuums and the packaging and
manuals that accompany them.

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Selector is the first in a new Exsys RuleBook Suite of specialized Web-
based expert systems products from Exsys. These systems emulate a one-on-one conversation with a human
expert to provide precise answers for each individual question. iRobot 's
intellectual property is the result of its extensive and rigorous
research and development programs .S.com

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In addition, the institution has created an online version of "Mastering
the Game: A History of Computer Chess. It also
describes how the work on computer chess led to important software
techniques still in use today.
"More people and businesses are primarily shopping on e-commerce Web
sites, but for complex purchasing decisions, the uncertainty and confusion
about which product is best for them delays or even prevents sales," said Mr."
Selector has been successfully implemented by a variety of companies
including BOC Gas, the worldwide industrial gases, vacuum and abatement
technologies and distribution services company.exsys.com) is a leading developer of knowledge
automation expert system software. Founded in 1983, the company's expert
systems bridge the information gap between data analytics and real world
business needs.
"Koolvac is a closely studied reproduction that appears to be an
attempt to seize a significant part of iRobot's business by copying
Roomba ," said iRobot's attorney, Glen Weinstein.

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It ranks the various
factors to find the best products overall.

iRobot's is not the first lawsuit of this kind against Koolatron.

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M. In March 2005, Koolatron began selling Koolvac, a
"knock-off" robotic vacuum cleaner that closely resembles the Roomba
on Web sites in Canada and the U.S.

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They
will also learn about the development of chess-playing supercomputers
including a special display featuring part of IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer
alongside a multimedia presentation capturing the dramatic match between
World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov and Deep Blue. Exsys
Selector enhances customer service and speeds up online transactions by
automatically providing that advice any time they want it.S. Previously, Koolatron had
been found liable for infringing Sweeco sweepers. These PackBot(R)
robots are currently helping to save soldiers' lives in Iraq and
Afghanistan. Over
the past 15 years, iRobot has developed and built innovative products
for the government, law enforcement, and industrial cleaning
industries, as well as the popular line of iRobot Roomba(R) Robotic
Floorvacs for the consumer marketplace.

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The Computer History Museum, the world's
largest history museum dedicated to the preservation and presentation of
the artifacts and stories of the information age, will celebrate a new
physical and online exhibit, "Mastering The Game: A History of Computer
Chess," at a special lecture presentation , 7 p., two years ago. Currently in its first phase, the Museum brings computing
history to life through its Speaker Series, seminars, oral histories and
workshops.
Product data, like features and pricing are stored in a spreadsheet file
or database, allowing it to be easily updated and maintained as items are
added or changed. "Within hours, we had learned how to use it and built a
system , which is now helping our sales force recommend the right welding
equipment.com. For more information including multi-user discounts,
contact Matt Bodenner, sales specialist, at selector@exsys.,
today announced that the company has filed a lawsuit against Urus
Industrial Corp.

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About the Computer History Museum

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, a public benefit
organization , preserves and presents for posterity the artifacts and
stories of the information age.

Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence is an area for discussion on the combined disciples of the Philosophy of Mind with the scientific research, not restricted to Computer Science, into modeling, and replicating , human cognitive states in computing machinery.

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The Museum is dedicated to exploring the
social impact of computing and is home to the world's largest collection of
computing-related items -- from hardware (mainframes, PCs, handhelds, key
integrated circuits), to software, to computer graphics systems , to
Internet and networking -- and contains many one-of-a-kind and rare objects
such as the Cray -1 supercomputer, the Apple I, the WWII ENIGMA, the
PalmPilot prototype, the 1969 Neiman Marcus (Honeywell ) "Kitchen Computer"
and the Minuteman I Guidance Computer.com.

About iRobot Corp.irobot.

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In addition to the public open house from 1-5 p.

Sponsors associated with "Mastering the Game: A History of Computer Chess"
include ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), Ropes & Gray LLP and
Target.

New Software Tool Allows E-Commerce Sites to Offer Expert Advice to Support On -Line Purchases

Exsys Selector Provides a Competitive Edge by Helping Online Consumers with
Complex Buying Decisions

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Selector systems can have direct access to inventory data
and corporate databases, easily integrate into existing e-commerce sites and
link to shopping carts.

About Exsys Inc.S. "The cleaning
mechanisms, sensors , look and feel and even the sound of their product
mimics Roomba.
iRobot recently received an IEEE/IFR Innovation Award, from the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the
International Federation of Robotics, for its cutting-edge robotic
advancements in the Roomba Discovery Robotic Floorvac.

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, Thursday, September 8,
and at a public open house, 1-5 p." "Not only will this online
counterpart provide access to information made available in the physical
exhibit, it will contain additional content and include access to original
source materials, links to complementary organizations and allow visitors
to share their computer chess stories," Toole said.

The story starts in the earliest days of computing and reflects general
advances in computer hardware and software over this period.
Also, unlike database approaches to product selection, it always finds and
recommends the best product, even when all customer requirements do not match
up precisely.html to see several sample systems. All other trade names are the properties of their
respective owners."
Founded 15 years ago by three of the leading minds in artificial
intelligence, iRobot has a long history of innovation. Army to find
and destroy land mines and other hazardous materials .

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