Highlights
A collection of news and information related to iRobot Corporation published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 15
» View latimes.com items only
1
2
•
Next >
-
Ava robot, controlled by iPad, Kinect, roams CES with ease [Video]
TechnologyiRobot's Ava, an iPad controlled, Kinect-guided testbed for the potential of robots to do everyday chores.... -
Obama wants faster commercialization of research breakthroughs
Money & CompanyFederal research: President Obama has taken steps to help the government more quickly commercialize federal research breakthroughs.... -
iPads at restaurants: Can we have a side order of jobs?
Opinion L.A.In a high-tech world, some jobs are gone, and some are going. But bathrooms are forever.... -
Robots find radiation still too deadly for humans to enter 2 Japan reactor units
Readings Monday from robots that entered two crippled buildings at Japan's tsunami-flooded nuclear plant for the first time in more than a month showed a harsh environment still too radioactive for workers to enter. Nuclear officials said the radiation...Tags: Heads of State, Naoto Kan, Environmental Politics, Career and Workplace, Nuclear Accidents
-
Brazil hires 'bot guards
Boston HeraldBedford-based iRobot's $7.2 million in new contracts to provide security and defense robots for a series of high-profile, upcoming events in Brazil marks the latest sign of growing trade between Massachusetts and South America. The pioneering firm...Tags: Brazil, FIFA World Cup, EMC Corporation, Deval Patrick, 2016 Olympic Games
-
EDITORIAL: It's time to make a deal
The Salem NewsThere are times when half a loaf really is better than none, and the fate of Beverly's historic Loring House is a case in point. The beautiful, 1881 residence of Civil War general Charles G. Loring, who became the first director of Boston's Museum of...Tags: Human Interest, Architecture, Arts and Culture, Car Safety Tips and Advice
-
Harris: 3 innovations from Chicago science scene that offer ideas, shape of things to come
Internet-centered technology has advanced to the point that smartphone apps and e-commerce sites seemingly sprout overnight. Indeed, many can be built inexpensively from off-the-shelf software in weeks. Scientific breakthroughs, however, often require...
Tags: DARPA, Diseases and Illnesses, Science, Research, Allergies
-
Rich's Favorite Things for March
Every month we’re on hunt for tech gadgets that stand out. For the month of March we found a kid friendly iPhone case, a luxurious mousepad and a few other things that will make life a little bit easier. We’ll start things off with Griffin&...
Tags: Apple iPhone, Amazon.com Inc., Apple iPod
-
Leapin' lizards, 'Tailbots' and Iron Man suits
CNNWhat do you get when you cross a robot with the tail of a leaping lizard? A "Tailbot." Research published Wednesday in the journal Nature shows how scientists at the University of California, Berkeley developed an active "tail" for a robotic car called...Tags: Science, University of California, Berkeley, Pixar Animation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Fred Astaire
-
iRobot Gutter Looj
It's a beautiful Fall in Wichita.
The leaves.
The color.
The gutters.
All those wet leaves and sticks and dirt can plug up them up. That can create a big problem unless you climb up and clean them out.
Or get a robot to do it for you.
The $70... -
Around Town: Making room for the Roomba
It all started with the gym. Len and I joined Equinox and had started training with this awesome guy named Padgett when our weekly housekeeper retired. “Let’s do it ourselves!” I suggested. Some of our friends were skeptical. Our house...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Nintendo Company Ltd., Health, Audrey Hepburn
-
FATHER'S DAY
Tribune staff reporterWard Cleaver had it easy. The TV dad didn't work overtime or spend his weekends with a chore list. And his kids? Beaver never gave him any trouble that a stern look couldn't curb. Most modern fathers have a much busier day. Many dads work, help with...Tags: Television, Best Buy Co., Inc., Entertainment, Office Depot Inc., Father's Day
Jan 11, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Oct 28, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Sep 16, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Apr 18, 2011
|Story| AP Member Choice Complete
May 16, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
May 8, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
Dec 16, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Mar 28, 2012
|Story| KTLA-LTV
Jan 4, 2012
|Story| KIAH-LTV
Nov 18, 2009
|Story| KWCH
Mar 30, 2011
|Story| LA Canada
Jun 10, 2007
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Original site for iRobot Corporation topic gallery.
