Creating realistic robotic solutions to real-world problems is the mission of iRobot Corporation. From cleaning floors to disarming explosives, the company constantly strives to find better ways to tackle dull, dirty and dangerous missions. Founded in 1990 by roboticists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, iRobot designs behavior-based, artificially intelligent robots. Powered by iRobot s proprietary AWARE robot intelligence systems, the company s robots are designed to navigate through complex and dynamic real-world situations, from maneuvering around furniture to searching abandoned buildings. Its robots are highly sophisticated, yet also practical and easy to use. The company s government and industrial robots have been used by various military agencies, as well as SWAT teams, bomb squads and HAZMAT. Headquartered in Burlington, Mass., iRobot Corporation has locations in San Luis Obispo, Calif., Washington, D.C., Hong Kong, India and the United Kingdom.