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http://www.irobot.com

iRobot designs and builds robots that make a difference.

iRobot was founded in 1990 when Massachusetts Institute of Technology roboticists Colin Angle and Helen Greiner teamed up with their professor Dr. Rodney Brooks with the vision of making practical robots a reality.

In 2009, iRobot generated more than $298 million in revenue and employed more than 500 of the robot industry’s top professionals, including mechanical, electrical and software engineers and related support staff. iRobot stock trades on the NASDAQ stock market under the ticker symbol IRBT.

iRobot’s corporate headquarters are located in Bedford, Mass. The company also has offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, California, the United Kingdom, France, India, China and Hong Kong.

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iRobot Roomba 530

Dust. Bunnies. They are a big, huge, pain in the behind. Hardwood floors are lovely but can be tough to maintain, and sometimes a Swiffer just can't get the job done. After our impassioned Twitter plea about what to do with the pesky little critters, the resounding response was: Roomba! Roomba! There are remanufactured versions available for under $200, which is about as much as you'd spend for a mid-range vacuum cleaner. Viva la robot revolution!

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