iRobot has used its new design, software, and data science strategies to expand into new areas, using an approach to the smart home that is different from its big tech rivals.

But not anymore! Now iRobot has one Android app to man all its defense and security bots. The app is called uPoint Multi-Robot Control system, and it will be available in the second quarter of 2015.

There are around 6,000 of iRobot’s defense and security robots deployed worldwide. Now, there's a new Android app to control them.

A new app makes it easy to control iRobot's defense and security robots. Also, AT&T pays for mobile "cramming," and Snapchat will soon feature advertisements.

Semiautonomous robots start to take the field with the ability to find their way home and right themselves when knocked over. And soon they'll be able to create mesh networks.

You’ll get a Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum used for its PrecisionVision Navigation to identify and avoid objects like socks, shoes and pet waste. Additional features include smart mapping with a ...

iRobot has acquired Root Robotics, a startup that makes educational robots designed to teach kids programming basics in a fun way.

If that happens, iRobot's 2015 R&D allocation should be about $77 million. Where's that money going? So we know how much iRobot dedicates to R&D. But how does it decide where to use those funds?

The RP-VITA is a collaboration between iRobot–makers of everything from friendly Roombas to deadly combat robots–and InTouch Health, telemedicine specialists. It’s ostensibly a monitor on ...

iRobot has announced updates across its lineup of robot vacuum and mops, but shared with investors that it has doubts that it will be able to stay afloat.