And thanks to open software and basic programming, the Roomba revolution continues apace as hackers turn a cleaning product into a platform for ushering in the robots of the future.

The Roomba i3, however, knocks a couple hundred bucks off the cheaper of these two options and is compatible with a companion dirt-dumping base if you’re interested in paying a little extra for ...

Roomba’s daily mapping functionality could potentially serve as a sort of mobile hub to help connected home software understand what is located where and build actions based around that knowledge.

Roomba 980, 960, i7, i7+, s9, and s9+ all have the Vision Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) program built-in. These Roomba models use onboard infrared cameras to take snapshots of a room.

Roomba 980, 960, i7, i7+, s9, and s9+ all have the Vision Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) program built-in. These Roomba models use onboard infrared cameras to take snapshots of a room.

iRobot is unveiling a new software platform that lets its Roombas and Braava mop work with other smart devices, and learn from your behavior.

Roomba 980, 960, i7, i7+, s9, and s9+ all have the Vision Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) program built-in. These Roomba models use onboard infrared cameras to take snapshots of a room.

Roomba 980, 960, i7, i7+, s9, and s9+ all have the Vision Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) program built-in. These Roomba models use onboard infrared cameras to take snapshots of a room.

Roomba 980, 960, i7, i7+, s9, and s9+ all have the Vision Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) program built-in. These Roomba models use onboard infrared cameras to take snapshots of a room.

Roomba 980, 960, i7, i7+, s9, and s9+ all have the Vision Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) program built-in. These Roomba models use onboard infrared cameras to take snapshots of a room.

It's a Roomba shell made for students, particularly those involved in STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math), as well as teachers and developers. Retaining the design ...