RE² JAUS SDK now supports LynxOS real-time operating system to provide customers with a robust solution for mission-critical unmanned applications

PITTSBURGH, PA, May 7, 2007—RE², Inc., a leading provider of JAUS software solutions and unmanned systems technologies, announced today that its JAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems) Software Development Kit (SDK) now supports the LynxOS® real-time operating system. LynxOS is developed by LynuxWorks™, Inc., a leading provider of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for mission-critical systems.

By offering support for LynxOS, RE² now enables defense and aerospace technology vendors and researchers with a comprehensive solution for developing JAUS-compliant systems on mission-critical applications that require real-time performance. LynxOS users can use the RE² JAUS SDK to easily integrate JAUS into demanding environments with safety-critical applications and comply with the Department of Defense mandate to utilize JAUS for unmanned systems interoperability.

"RE² is dedicated to providing unmanned system developers with a comprehensive and easy-to-use solution for JAUS compliance. By supporting LynxOS, developers of mission-critical military and aerospace applications and programs now have an industry-leading solution available to them," states Jorgen Pedersen, president and chief executive officer for RE², Inc.

"The RE² JAUS SDK is becoming the de facto standard for developing JAUS-compliant unmanned systems. When combined with the LynxOS family, the leading open-standards based operating systems for military and avionics applications, a new level of performance and interoperability is offered," stated Steve Blackman, Director for Business Development, Military and Defense at LynuxWorks.

Abour RE²

RE², Inc. (Robotics Engineering Excellence) is a leading provider of JAUS software solutions and unmanned systems technologies. RE²'s feature products include the RE² JAUS Software Development Kit and the RE² Sensor Stabilization Platform. RE² is also developing intelligent manipulation technologies under the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research Program. RE²'s expertise lends itself to several markets, including defense, law-enforcement, homeland security and EOD.

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks is a world leader in the embedded software market, providing operating systems, software development products and consulting services for the world's most successful communications, aerospace/defense, and consumer products companies. Established in 1988, the company is a technology leader in the real-time operating systems (RTOS) industry. LynuxWorks' headquarters are located in San José, California.

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