iRobot's Smartest Developer Platform, Now with
ROS 2 and Python Support
BEDFORD,
Mass., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp.
(NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today is expanding its
educational product lineup with the launch of the
Create® 3 educational robot – the company's most capable
developer platform to date. Based on the Roomba® i3
Series robot vacuum platform, Create 3 provides educators and
advanced makers with a reliable, out of the box alternative to
costly and labor-intensive robotics kits that require assembly and
testing. Instead of cleaning people's homes,1 the
robot is designed to promote higher-level exploration for those
seeking to advance their education or career in robotics.
The launch of Create 3 coincides with National Robotics Week,
which began April 2 and runs through
April 10, 2022. National Robotics
Week, founded and organized by iRobot, is a time to inspire
students about robotics and STEM-related fields, and to share the
excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages through a range
of in-person and virtual events.
"iRobot is committed to delivering STEM tools to all levels of
the educational community, empowering the next generation of
engineers, scientists and enthusiasts to do more," said
Colin Angle, chairman and CEO of
iRobot. "The advanced capabilities we've made available on Create 3
enable higher-level students, educators and developers to be in the
driver's seat of robotics exploration, allowing them to one day
discover new ways for robots to benefit society."
With ROS 2 support, forget about building the platform, and
focus on your application:
The next generation of
iRobot's affordable and trusted all-in-one mobile robot development
platform, Create 3 brings a variety of new functionalities to
users, including compatibility with ROS 2, an
industry-standard software for roboticists worldwide. Robots
require many different components, such as actuators, sensors and
control systems, to communicate with each other in order to work.
ROS 2 enables this communication, allowing students to speed up the
development of their project by focusing more on their core
application rather than the platform itself. Learning ROS 2 also
gives students valuable experience that many companies are seeking
from robotics developers.
Expand your coding skills even further with Python
support:
iRobot also released a Python Web Playground for
its iRobot Root® and Create 3 educational robots,
providing a bridge for beginners to begin learning more advanced
programming skills outside of the iRobot Coding App. Python, a
commonly used coding language, enables users to broaden the
complexity of projects that they work on. The iRobot Education
Python Web Playground allows advanced learners and educators to
program the iRobot Root and Create 3 educational robots with a
common library written in Python. This provides users with a
pathway to learn a new coding language, opening the door to further
innovation and career development.
With more smarts, Create 3 lets you do more:
As a
connected robot, Create 3 comes equipped with Wi-Fi,
Ethernet-over-USB host, and Bluetooth. Create 3 is also
equipped with a suite of intelligent technology, including an
inertial measurement unit (IMU), optical floor tracking sensor,
wheel encoders, and infrared sensors for autonomous localization,
navigation, and telepresence applications. Additionally, the robot
includes cliff, bump and slip detection, along with LED lights and
a speaker.
A 3D simulation of Create 3 is also available using Ignition
Gazebo for increased access to robotics education and
research.
Create 3 Pricing and Availability
Create 3 is
available immediately in the US and Canada for $299
USD and $399 CAD. It will be
available in EMEA through authorized distributors in the
coming months. Additional details can be found at
https://edu.irobot.com/what-we-offer/create3.
iRobot Education Python Web Playground
Availability
The iRobot Education Python Web Playground can
be accessed in-browser at python.irobot.com.
For more information:
Create 3 photos, videos and information can be found
at: http://media.irobot.com/media-kits.
Please join iRobot on Facebook, Instagram,
TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.
Follow iRobot CEO Colin Angle on
Twitter and LinkedIn.
About iRobot Corporation
iRobot, the leading global consumer robot company, designs and
builds the world's most thoughtful robots and intelligent home
innovations that make life better. iRobot created the home robot
cleaning category with the introduction of its Roomba®
robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has
sold more than 40 million robots worldwide. iRobot's product
portfolio features proprietary technologies and advanced concepts
in cleaning, mapping and navigation. Leveraging this portfolio,
iRobot engineers are working to build an ecosystem of robots and
smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to
maintain and healthier places to live. For more information about
iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.
For iRobot Investors
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1 Create 3 does not have vacuuming hardware.
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