Alan Bignall, president and CEO of Edina, Minn.-based ReconRobotics Inc., has named Aimee Barmore director of North American sales. In her new role, Barmore will oversee U.S. and Canadian sales efforts in the federal and law enforcement markets, which together account for more than half of company revenues.

Barmore joined ReconRobotics in 2007, and most recently served as the senior regional sales manager for the Western U.S. Prior to joining ReconRobotics, Barmore was a marketing communications associate for Captovation Inc.

ReconRobotics’ line of Recon Scout Throwbot devices are used by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and military units to gain real-time video reconnaissance of hostile environments. These robots are distinguished from other military and law enforcement robots by their small size, rugged durability, versatility, and ease of use.

The recently introduced Recon Scout XT weighs just 1.2 pounds, for example, yet it can survive throws of 120 feet and move across cluttered indoor environments and landscapes of dirt, sand, and rocks, according to the company. The XT can also be deployed in less than five seconds, and is equipped with an automatic infrared optical system that enables it to see in complete darkness. This capability enables law enforcement personnel to gain situational awareness about barricaded subjects, weapons, hostages, and room layouts before they enter the environment.