iRobot Corp. engages in the business of designing and building robots. It develops proprietary technology incorporating advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence to build robots. The company operates through two segments: Home Robots and Defense & Security Robots. The Home Robots segment includes mobile robots that are used in the maintenance of domestic households. The Defense & Security Robots segment includes robots that are used for reconnaissance and bomb disposal missions. iRobot Corp. was founded by Rodney A. Brooks, Colin M. Angle, and Helen Greiner in August 1990 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA.