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iRobot Patents Square End Roomba
In 2008, iRobot filed a patent for a square ended Roomba. The patent was just discovered by Robot Stock News. In the patent application, the robot’s brushes would be as flush with the front of the robot. Currently they are in the middle. We can certainly see how this type of robot might clean better [...]
New iRobot Looj
iRobot has introduced a new Looj robot this week at CES. Not exactly the most exciting robot, but it does serve the function of cleaning your gutters. The new Looj features an internal antenna, slower speed for more power, tool less battery door and an anti flipping auger. See the full press release at iRobot.com [...]
iRobot to Become Seaworthy With Seaglider
iRobot announced it has purchased technology from the University of Washington. Seen here are the components of Seaglider, an underwater AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle). Seaglider works by diving down and then surfacing. When it surfaces, it’s antennae is in the air and it can determine its position via GPS. It also sends in its data [...]