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Kevin McCarthy Joins CoroWare's Board of Advisors

Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:22am EST
  REDMOND, WA, Jan 23 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
 CoroWare, Inc., an Innova Robotics & Automation company (OTCBB: INRA),
announced
today it has added Kevin McCarthy to its ensemble of corporate advisors.

    McCarthy is a proven executive on Homeland and National security
solutions,serving in numerous advisory and consultancy roles to both the public
and
private sector on geospatial intelligence operations, aviation security
andthe utilization and development of unmanned systems. His extensive business,
operations and policy experience is leveraged by some of the fastest growing
high-tech companies in the United States, including SPADAC Inc., provider of
geospatial intelligence solutions for government and industry, for whom he
serves on its Board of Advisors. He also serves on Boards for SeaRobotics
Corporation and Intigroup, a recognized global partnership focused on defense,
security and communications.

    At JD Wallace & Associates he advises on sustainable homeland security
solutions
that are essential for a safer world.  McCarthy is an accredited consultant to
the
Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Institute, is a member of
The
World Bank, Aviation Safety & Security Working Group, a founding member of the
Washington, DC-based Safe Commerce Coalition and the U.S. Department of
Defense's
Directed Energy Task Force's Laser Eye Protection Group.

    During a 33-year commercial and Air Force flying career he piloted a wide
range of aircraft from the Boeing 777 to the C-130, while also
specializingin all aspects of aviation security.  McCarthy holds a B.S. degree
in
Earthand Space Science, has received advanced counterintelligence education at
the CI Center, Alexandria, VA and carries a U.S. government security clearance.

    "Bringing Kevin on board provides CoroWare access to a wealth of knowledge
regarding government and military needs, policies and direction," said Chuck
House, Chairman of Innova Robotics & Automation.  "We believe his expertise
will expand CoroWare's reach into these important markets."

    In October of 2007, CoroWare announced the CoroBot JAUS model.  This
newestaddition to the CoroBot line of products is a four-wheeled robotics
development
platform that implements JAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems), a
Department of Defense standard that helps promote interoperability of unmanned
systems.

    "Kevin brings an intimate working knowledge of homeland security and
military
intelligence requirements to the CoroWare Board of Advisors," said Lloyd
Spencer, CEO of CoroWare.  "Working with Kevin, CoroWare will be in a
better position to deliver network-centric applications and mobile robotic
solutions that can help homeland security customers achieve their goals."

    About CoroWare

    CoroWare, an Innova Robotics & Automation company, is a software and
software
professional services provider and mobile robotics integrator that delivers
high value services and innovative solutions to maximize technology investments
and achieve customers' goals. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of
experience in developing software and solutions for mobile service robotics and
business automation through products that include the CoroBot product line.
For more information, please visit www.coroware.com.

    About Innova Robotics & Automation, Inc.

    Fort Myers, Fla.-based Innova Robotics & Automation (OTCBB: INRA) pioneers
innovative solutions for customers in the software, aerospace, research, and
service industries. The Company is chartered to continue expanding its
growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth. Visit
Innova online at www.innovaroboticsautomation.com.

    The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.

    

Press Contact:
Kami Noland
CoroWare
knoland@coroware.com
(800) 641-2676 x728

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