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iRobot Create

Built by iRobot · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology
iRobot Create

Overview

iRobot Create is a cleaning robot manufactured by iRobot. hobbyist robot based on the Roomba vacuum cleaner

Flagship features

  • Based on the Roomba® vacuum cleaner platform
  • Supports ROS 2 for advanced robotics applications
  • Features a multizone bumper with seven pairs of IR proximity sensors
  • Includes a cargo bay for attaching payloads with a regular hole pattern
  • Supports quick prototyping with removable faceplates and cable passthroughs
  • Ships with an iRobot® Home Base™ Charging Station

Specifications

Category: Research
Speed
0.5 m/s
Price
$129
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Other6
Sub Category
vacuum
Api Available
true
Max Speed M S
0.5
Company Country
US
Deployment Notes
Designed for use by educators, developers and high school students. Mobile robot platform built from remanufactured Roomba robots.[1][8]
Additional Information
- Based on the Roomba® vacuum cleaner platform - Supports ROS 2 for advanced robotics applications - Features a multizone bumper with seven pairs of IR proximity sensors - Includes a cargo bay for attaching payloads with a regular hole pattern - Supports quick prototyping with removable faceplates and cable passthroughs - Ships with an iRobot® Home Base™ Charging Station - Can interface with external computers via Bluetooth® or USB-C®

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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