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An MIT roboticist who cofounded Roomba maker iRobot says Elon Musk’s vision of humanoid robots as catchall assistants is ‘pure fantasy thinking’

An MIT roboticist who cofounded Roomba maker iRobot says Elon Musk’s vision of humanoid robots as catchall assistants is ‘pure fantasy thinking’

While investors are busy pouring billions of dollars into humanoid robots, an MIT roboticist who has been making robots for three decades claims they are wasting their money. Rodney Brooks, the cofounder of Roomba vacuum creator iRobot, said the idea of humanoid robots as catchall assistants, the future Elon Musk envisions, is “pure fantasy thinking,” in part because robots are coordination-challenged.  …

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IRBT Lawsuit Alert! Class Action Lawsuit Against iRobot Corporation

IRBT Lawsuit Alert! Class Action Lawsuit Against iRobot Corporation

A class action lawsuit was filed against iRobot Corporation (IRBT) by Levi & Korsinsky on July 7, 2025. The plaintiffs (shareholders) alleged that they bought IRBT stock at artificially inflated prices between January 29, 2024, and March 11, 2025 (Class Period) and are now seeking compensation for their financial losses. Investors who bought iRobot stock during that period can click here to learn about joining the …

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