iRobot, founded in 1990, designs and builds practical robots with a focus on consumer home cleaning. The company's technical foundation lies in robotics, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence. Its product line is headlined by the Roomba autonomous vacuum cleaner, introduced in 2002, alongside the Braava robot mop. The company has sold millions of robots worldwide and achieved peak annual revenue exceeding $1 billion.
Prior to its focus on the consumer market, iRobot had a history of developing autonomous systems for government and industrial clients. The company maintains operations in Bedford, Massachusetts, as well as across Europe and Asia.
