iRobot

iRobot Corporation is a consumer robotics company headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. Founded in 1990 by MIT artificial intelligence researchers Colin Angle, Helen Greiner, and Rodney Brooks, the company is best known for its Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners and Braava robotic mops.

Originally involved in military robotics, including the PackBot used by the U.S. military, iRobot divested its defense business in 2016 to focus exclusively on consumer products. The company has been listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker IRBT since 2005.

Recent corporate developments include a terminated acquisition agreement with Amazon in January 2024 due to antitrust opposition. Following this, the company underwent restructuring, layoffs, and a leadership transition with Gary Cohen succeeding Colin Angle as CEO.