iRobot sought funding for its PackBot bomb disposal and surveillance robot while increasing awareness of the technology's role in protecting U.S. troops. Banner's role. Banner positioned iRobot as a go-to expert on battlefield robotics, combined government relations with media strategy, created human-centered stories focused on soldier safety, and supported congressional testimony. The team sequenced work to align with decision timelines. Outcome. The campaign helped secure more than $140 million in Department of Defense funding and elevated PackBot as a must-have military capability.
The campaign helped secure more than $140 million in Department of Defense funding and elevated PackBot as a must-have military capability.