IRobot Bows Educational Bot to Promote Interest in Robotics Careers

IRobot launched an educational robot based on its Roomba i3 Series platform, it said Tuesday. Create 3 is designed to give educators and advanced makers an “out of the box” alternative to costly and labor-intensive robotics kits that require assembly and testing. The launch coincides with iRobot’s National Robotics Week, running through Sunday, that’s designed to “share the excitement of robotics” through in-person and virtual events. “Instead of cleaning people's homes," the Create 3 robot promotes "higher-level exploration for those seeking to advance their education or career in robotics,” the company said.