Roomba is a brand of autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners manufactured by the American company iRobot, founded by MIT roboticists Colin Angle, Helen Greiner, and Rodney Brooks. The idea for the Roomba originated with engineer Joe Jones in 1989 and was prototyped using LEGO bricks. The basic design consists of a round disk shape with wheels, allowing the robot to move freely. It also includes sensors that help it navigate obstacles and map the room for efficient cleaning. Once turned on, the Roomba moves around the room, using its intelligent technology to detect dirt and debris on surfaces such as hardwood floors, carpets, or tiles. Roombas are equipped with brushes that collect dust, hair, and other particles from corners and edges, and can be controlled remotely via an app or voice commands through virtual assistants like Alexa or Google Home.