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Home robots since 1990

iRobot

Home robots developed by a robotics company founded in Massachusetts.

Designed inMassachusetts, USA
Made inContract manufacturing in Asia
Known forRoomba j Series
01 / Story

From research robots to Roomba.

MIT roboticists Colin Angle, Helen Greiner and Rodney Brooks founded iRobot to build practical robots outside the laboratory. After defence and exploration projects, Roomba turned autonomous floor cleaning into its enduring consumer category.

  1. iRobot is founded in Massachusetts.

  2. The first Roomba robot vacuum launches.

  3. Braava jet expands the home line into mopping.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define iRobot.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work
  • Robotics and navigation development
  • Roomba cleaning platform
  • App and home-mapping software
Sources & further reading1 official source

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

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Take the origin note with you.

iRobot’s robots are contract-manufactured in Asia. The company’s Massachusetts engineering history is separate from final assembly.

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