Clearpath and Open Robotics said they plan to provide open-source hardware and software support for TurtleBot 4 through 2026.
From AI to humanoids: top robotics trends of 2024
The Robot Report Podcast reflects on the successes and challenges that defined the robotics industry in 2024.
Who let the robodogs out? Meet Swiss-Mile’s wheeled quadruped
Swiss-Mile is productizing a robot that puts wheels onto a four legged robot, and XPENG released a video of of its humanoid at work.
iRobot lays off another 105 employees
Since the start of 2024, iRobot has reduced its global workforce by nearly 50%.
RBR50 winners Agility Robotics, Brightpick live from Robotics Summit
The co-hosts recap the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo and interview co-founders of RBR50 winners Agility Robotics and Brightpick.
iRobot’s new CEO on cleanup duty after Amazon deal fails
Former Gillette, Timex and Energizer executive brings wealth of global consumer product experience, turnaround leadership, and proven track record of driving profitable growth.
What’s next for iRobot?
In this episode, Steve Crowe, Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre discuss the termination of Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot.
iRobot terminates deal with Amazon, laying off 31% of staff
iRobot said its deal with Amazon has fallen through and is taking several steps to restructure its expenses for its revised go-to-market strategy.
EU says Amazon, iRobot merger ‘may restrict competition’
The EU informed Amazon that its preliminary view is that the acquisition may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners.
iRobot announces Roomba j9+ vacuums and OS 7.0
iRobot Corp has introduced two new models that aim to solve pitfalls faced by competing robots and iRobot OS 7.
iRobot expands line of 2-in-1 Roomba combos
iRobot introduced the Roomba Combo j5+ and the Roomba Combo i5+ robots that can both vacuum and mop.
Report: EU to investigate Amazon’s pending iRobot acquisition
The EU seems to be ready to open a full-scale anti-trust investigation into the Amazon acquisition of iRobot, according to reporting from Reuters.
iRobot, SharkNinja patent dispute receives initial determination
Administrative Law Judge Maryann McNamara issues an initial determination in iRobot’s patent infringement lawsuit against SharkNinja.
FTC investigating Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot
The FTC is investigating whether the data provided by Roomba gives Amazon an unfair advantage in the retail industry and how iRobot fits into Amazon’s existing consumer product portfolio.
iRobot addresses privacy concerns amid pending Amazon deal
iRobot co-founder and CEO Colin Angle said iRobot’s stance on data privacy will not change when the acquisition by Amazon is finalized.
iRobot laying off 10% of staff
iRobot is laying off about 140 employees. The Roomba maker said the reductions are not connected to the Amazon acquisition.
Amazon buying iRobot for $1.7B
If this deal goes through, iRobot would be Amazon’s fourth most-expensive acquisition ever.
iRobot unveils iRobot OS home operating system
The iRobot OS works on the Roomba j7 and j7+ robot vacuums, and leverages feedback from iRobot’s over 20 million connected devices sold.
iRobot launches Create 3 educational robot
Now with ROS 2 and Python support, Create 3 is iRobot’s smartest developer platform to date.
iRobot software update adds child lock, Siri integration
The latest update gives Imprint Smart Mapping capabilities to Roomba i3 and i3+ customers, giving them more customization options.
iRobot STEM campaign donates coding robots
Use your iRobot vacuum cleaner and earn STEM products for local STEM programs.
iRobot continues to diversify with $72M foray into air purification
iRobot CEO Colin Angle said air purification could be a $150 million in annual revenue product category for iRobot within the next several years.