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iRobot Create

Built by iRobot · United States· Launched 2007

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Made by iRobotRaised US$200M across 1 recorded roundOpen company
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RoboScore

66.8/ 100

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On sale20%100/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%70/100
Specs on file12%87/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%92/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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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

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyRaised US$200MFounded around 1990 · United StatesList priceUS$129Source not on fileAvailabilityNot yet on file

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
0.5 m/s
2007
US$129

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Company profile

Recorded funding
US$200M· 1 round
Founded
around 1990

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
vacuum
Movement & precision1
Max Speed M S
0.5
Sensing & perception3
Yes
IR Proximity Sensors,Cliff Sensors,Wheel Encoders,Optical Odometry Sensor,IMU
Yes
Controls & integration5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
bluetooth,usb
Other details1
Teleoperation Supported
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Jul 2025LaunchiRobot Launches Roomba® Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Dock
  • May 2025MilestoneRetail availability begins
  • Apr 2025LaunchRoomba Max 705 Vac announced
  • Mar 2025Launch2025 Roomba lineup pre-orders open
  • Mar 2025LaunchNew Roomba floor-cleaning lineup announced
  • Oct 2022LaunchBraava jet® m Series Software Release Notes
  • Oct 2022LaunchRoomba Combo j7+ shipments begin in North America and Europe
  • Sep 2022LaunchRoomba Combo j7+ introduced

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iRobot in the news

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8 events · last 12 months

  • Sep 18iRobot’s new 2-in-1 Roomba pairs a bigger robot with a tiny robot for awkward spaces
  • Sep 1iRobot Launches New Flagship Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot
  • Jul 4iRobot Expands Roomba Lineup with Five New Robot Vacuums and Introduces Its First Non-Robotic Floor Cleaner
Sep 18
Launch3 outlets
iRobot’s new 2-in-1 Roomba pairs a bigger robot with a tiny robot for awkward spaces
Sep 1
Launch29 outlets
iRobot Launches New Flagship Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot
Jul 4
Launch16 outlets
iRobot Expands Roomba Lineup with Five New Robot Vacuums and Introduces Its First Non-Robotic Floor Cleaner
May 12
Launch3 outlets
iRobot just unveiled 8 new Roombas at once – here’s what’s new
Mar 10
Launch6 outlets
The world's smallest robot vacuum: iRobot Roomba Mini launches with AutoEmpty Dock and LiDAR
Jan 20
Setback3 outlets
iRobot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Dec 17 '25
Acquisition2 outlets
Thanks to antitrust officials, iRobot will be acquired by a Chinese robotics firm instead of Amazon
Dec 14 '25
Setback28 outlets
Mass.-based iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the iRobot Create?
The iRobot Create is developed by iRobot, based in United States.
What type of robot is the iRobot Create?
The iRobot Create is a Research robot made by iRobot.
How much does the iRobot Create cost?
The iRobot Create is listed at US$129 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from iRobot. Contact them for a quote.
When was the iRobot Create launched?
The iRobot Create was launched in 2007.

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