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Roomba

Coverage of Roomba in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 4 · 16:51 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 19:43 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 31 · 19:43 UTCDECRYPT
    US Is Banning Foreign Robots—Even Roombas

    The US is imposing new restrictions that block future models of foreign-made robots and connected power inverters from receiving FCC approval. This follows warnings from U.S. national security agencies about potential cybersecurity and supply chain risks.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 21 · 12:29 UTCTHE VERGE
    How Roomba started a robot revolution

    The article discusses the Roomba robot vacuum's impact on making vacuums lovable, highlighting its early unsophisticated design and the revolution it sparked. The Verge's David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy explore the story with iRobot co-founder Colin Angle.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 4 · 16:51 UTCTHE VERGE
    The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion

    Colin Angle, creator of Roomba, introduces a new robot companion called Familiar from his startup Familiar Machines & Magic. The robot is designed to interact autonomously with family members and has an expressive face. It will be showcased at the WSJ Future of Everything conference.