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A group of engineers spent nearly a decade perfecting a little robot that would change how we clean our homes forever. The Roomba didn't just vacuum floors—it sparked a revolution in home robotics and became so beloved that people gave their robots names.
Just months after bankruptcy, iRobot has emerged under new ownership with eight upgraded Roomba models that are smaller, more powerful, and ready to compete. The company that started the robot vacuum revolution 23 years ago is proving that setbacks can lead to comebacks.
The robotics pioneer behind Roomba just unveiled a cuddly four-legged robot companion that adapts to your life using AI. The Familiar could bring emotional support to millions who can't care for traditional pets.
The maker of Roomba vacuum cleaners has successfully restructured and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new ownership and renewed resources to innovate. After a failed Amazon acquisition and revenue struggles, iRobot is back on solid ground and committed to its millions of customers.
Colin Angle, who put 50 million Roombas in homes worldwide, is building robots designed to form genuine emotional bonds with people. His new company Familiar Machines & Magic just emerged from stealth with a mission to create "artificial life" for a more caring world.
The maker of millions of Roomba vacuum cleaners has emerged from bankruptcy with new ownership and a stronger financial foundation. Meanwhile, delivery robot company Serve Robotics is bringing its scaling expertise to healthcare by acquiring hospital robot maker Diligent Robotics.
An innovative device that cleans pollution from the ocean floor just won France's prestigious 121-year-old Lépine competition. The aquatic vacuum represents a major step forward in tackling underwater pollution that traditional cleanup methods can't reach.
Teens are bringing random household items to school and trying not to laugh when friends reveal theirs. The wholesome TikTok trend has racked up millions of views and reminded people that simple joy never goes out of style.
The entrepreneur who brought robot vacuums to millions of homes just revealed his next invention: cute, furry robots designed purely for companionship. These AI-powered "Familiars" can remember your conversations, express emotions through movement, and respond to touch.
A Washington company is solving two problems at once by building floating data centers that run entirely on wave energy. The first units will be operating offshore by August, providing clean power for AI computing without using any land or fossil fuels.
Scientists discovered that seeing good intentions in objects, animals, and nature triggers real gratitude and drives us to protect them. The finding could transform how we talk about conservation and technology.