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2002
YEAR ADDED
2025
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irobot
Cambridge, MA
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Roomba

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 starts moving around the room using its intelligent…

Roomba

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Curators' Team

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…

YEAR ADDED
2025
ITEM YEAR
2002
irobot
SOURCE
Cambridge, MA
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
LOCATION
irobot
SOURCE
ITEM YEAR
2002
YEAR ADDED
2025



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