iRobot Corporation

Overview

iRobot Corporation is an American technology company that designs and builds consumer robots. It was founded in 1990 by 3 members of MIT's Artificial Intelligence Lab, who originally designed robots for space exploration and military defense. The company’s products include a range of autonomous home vacuum cleaners (Roomba), floor moppers (Braava), and other autonomous cleaning devices.

Client Challenges

• Transitioning robotic expertise from military and space exploration to the consumer market

• Creating autonomous systems capable of navigating dynamic and unpredictable home environments

• Balancing high-performance cleaning with compact and efficient hardware design

• Maintaining market leadership amidst a growing field of robotic competitors

Solutions Delivered

• Development of the Roomba series, featuring AeroForce cleaning systems and iRobot OS

• Precision Jet Spray technology integrated into Braava floor moppers

• Imprint Smart Mapping allowing robots to learn, map, and adapt to different home layouts

• AI-driven hazard avoidance for detecting and navigating around cords, pet waste, and furniture

Key Results

• Over 50 million robots sold worldwide and counting

• Over 30 years of industry expertise and innovation leadership

• Successful deployment of autonomous cleaning solutions in millions of households globally

Benefits Achieved

• Empowering people to do more by automating mundane and repetitive tasks

• Significant time savings and consistent home cleanliness for users

• Enhanced home intelligence through seamless smart home integration

GO-Globe Statement

iRobot has redefined home maintenance through visionary technology and practical innovation. By bringing MIT-level robotics into the everyday home, they have set the global standard for autonomous performance and intelligent design.

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