RVSI to Announce FY2001 First Quarter Results on January 31

CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS - January 24, 2001 - Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) (NASDAQ: ROBV) will release its FY2001 first quarter results on Wednesday, January 31.   The results will be released via PR Newswire at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST.  The company will host a conference call for analysts at 9:00 a.m. EST.

To receive a fax or email copy of RVSI's earnings release, please call or email Susan O'Hara before 5:00 p.m. on January 29th.  She can be reached at (781) 302-2439.

Investors can hear the conference call via a live webcast through streetfusion.com or by calling 712-271-0007 prior to 9:00 a.m. EST.  The full conference call will also be available for replay immediately following its conclusion on streetfusion.com, or by calling (402) 280-9939.

Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) 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. Currently serving the semiconductor, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, RVSI holds approximately 100 patents in a broad range of technologies. 

For further information contact:
Neal H. Sanders (781) 302-2439
For release: January 24, 2001 at 8:00 a.m.