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Photos: Robots work in swarms and hives

May 30, 2005 In ways reminiscent of the Borg collective from "Star Trek," robots are learning to work together in large groups. TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, photograph

Images: Robots that do a soldier's work

February 16, 2005 These machines--some of which are already in use in Iraq--help keep Army personnel out of harm's way. TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, soldier

A user's guide to robotics higher ed

May 28, 2009 A high-profile robotics CEO discusses where prospective college students interested in robotics ought to look--and what they should consider. TAGS: robotics, iRobot Corp., Colin Angle, robot, computer science, hiring, college student, guide, student, CEO

Photo: Roomba sibling ready for mop-up action

May 23, 2005 iRobot's debut household robot emulated the vacuum cleaner. The new Scooba aims to make a splash on linoleum. TAGS: iRobot Roomba, iRobot Corp., photograph

iRobot's Angle on the future: More profit

August 23, 2007 Colin Angle, CEO of iRobot, talks about what the company can do for the military as well as for your dirty floors. TAGS: iRobot Corp., iRobot Roomba, robot, military, CEO

Sucking it up with the new Roomba

August 22, 2007 Cats and spare change, take notice: there's a new Roomba in town.Photos: iRobot's new 'robust' RoombaVideo: New Roomba put to the test TAGS: iRobot Roomba, iRobot Corp., robot, video

iRobot unveils sniper detector

October 4, 2005 The robot maker equips its PackBot combat device with gear to help soldiers find enemy marksmen. Photo: Robotic sniper detector TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, soldier, GPS, laser, camera

Build your own bot, courtesy of iRobot

January 8, 2007 Want a robot that picks up your clothes? The maker of Roomba is out with a device that can be programmed to suit consumers' specific needs.Photos: Creating a customized iRobot TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, iRobot Roomba, bot

iRobot readies shop vac, new military bot

September 13, 2006 Whether you have a dirty garage or explosives that need to be detonated, iRobot has the machine for you. TAGS: iRobot Corp., iRobot Roomba, robot, garage, soldier, bot

iRobot CEO: Forget 'The Jetsons'

September 27, 2007 Chief executive Colin Angle offers a vision for the robot home contrary to the one you might have looked forward to as a kid.Photos: iRobot phones home, cleans gutters TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, Colin Angle, CEO

Can Roomba maker iRobot clean up on Wall Street?

July 27, 2005 Maker of machines for "dull, dirty or dangerous" jobs is hoping those capable bots can help it raise up to $115 million in an IPO. TAGS: iRobot Corp., iRobot Roomba, IPO, salary, robot, robotics, Wall Street, Acer Inc., photograph

Trick out your Roomba

June 24, 2005 iRobot opens its Roomba to developers, trains "swarming" robots to work--and even sing--together. Photo: Roomba gets on schedule TAGS: iRobot Roomba, iRobot Corp., swarming, robot, robotics

My life with Scooba

October 31, 2006 CNET News.com reporter Michael Kanellos lets the floor-scrubbing robot loose in his house--and gets clean linoleum and lots of laughs.Photos: At home with Scooba TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, vision, entertainment

This robot scrubs your floors

May 23, 2005 It may not be able to carry on a conversation like the robot in "Lost in Space," but iRobot's Scooba will mop. Photo: Scrub-a-dub Scooba TAGS: iRobot Roomba, iRobot Corp., robot, floor

My friend, the robot

May 24, 2006 Robots don't need arms, legs and a witty vocabulary to have a profound impact on human life, according to iRobot CEO Colin Angle. TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, iRobot Roomba, Colin Angle, vacuum cleaner, companion, bond, health care, health, conference, CEO, TV

Robot talk turns practical at RoboBusiness 2007

May 15, 2007 The U.S. Army has a lot to learn from nature. Also: iRobot launches a contest for the next home robot. TAGS: iRobot Corp., robot, swarming, evolution, robotics, military, nature, collaboration, Boston

Roomba rival looks to clean up

October 20, 2006 Evolution Robotics wants to bring eyesight to the appliances getting ready to sweep into your living room. TAGS: Evolution Robotics, iRobot Roomba, robot, iRobot Corp., vacuum cleaner, vision

Roomba takes Frogger to the asphalt jungle

March 15, 2006 A tricked-up robotic vacuum cleaner helps bring the early video game to life in the streets of Austin. Photos: Roomba's Frogger rumba TAGS: iRobot Roomba, vacuum cleaner, iRobot Corp., Austin, robot, street, R&D, conference, car, video game, Bluetooth, video

Sony puts Aibo to sleep

January 26, 2006 It sang, took pictures and sat. But to be a good robot dog, Aibo apparently had to fetch more money. TAGS: Sony Aibo, Sony Qrio, robot, robotics, iRobot Corp., dog, Sony Corp., picture, video

Photo galleries: Robots in action

March 17, 2007 Rapid advances in robot development are leading to a whole new generation of tools and toys. TAGS: robot, iRobot Corp., toy company, Stanford, LEGO Co., generation, researcher, photograph, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp.
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