RVSI Gets Material Handling Order

CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS - September 13, 2001 - Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) (Nasdaq: ROBV) today said its Acuity CiMatrix Division has received an order for its latest generation of omnidirectional scanners totaling approximately $600,000.

The products will be used by one of the world's largest parcel handling organizations to identify, track, and sort packages at one of the organization's U.S. handling centers.  The order came through one of RVSI's business partners, which will integrate RVSI's scanners with other equipment.

The OMNI scanners specified for the application provide a low-cost, easily installed, single-box solution for the parcel handling industry.  Such scanners read bar-code labels on packages and help perform other sorting routines.  RVSI's OMNI scanners provide exceptionally wide coverage - up to a full meter - on conveyor belts.  They offer extensive connectivity to host networks and support remote, on-line diagnostics.

About RVSI
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) (Nasdaq: ROBV) has the most comprehensive line of machine vision systems available today. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, with offices worldwide, RVSI is the world leader in vision-based semiconductor inspection and media transfer equipment. Using leading-edge technology, RVSI joins vision-enabled process equipment, high- performance optics, lighting, and advanced hardware and software to assure product quality, identify and track parts, control manufacturing processes, and ultimately enhance profits for companies worldwide. Serving the semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, RVSI holds approximately 100 patents in a broad range of technologies.

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Forward Looking Statement
Except for the historical information herein, certain matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: the historical cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, risks in products and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing economic conditions, both here and abroad, timely development and release of new products, strategic suppliers and customers, the effect of the company's accounting policies and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent registration statement, annual report on Form 10-K and 10K/A, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information contact:
Neal H. Sanders (781) 302-2439
For release: September 13, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.