iRobot Humanoid Concepts

iRobot (Roomba manufacturer) explored humanoid concepts before Amazon's 2022 acquisition. While primarily focused on wheeled home robots, iRobot's research considered bipedal or humanoid form factors for tasks beyond floor cleaning. Amazon's acquisition shifted focus toward integration with Alexa, smart home ecosystem, and Amazon's specific roadmap. Pre-acquisition concepts may inform future Amazon humanoid strategies as company extends robotics beyond warehouses (Proteus, Cardinal) toward home applications. iRobot's decades of autonomous navigation and home environment understanding provide relevant expertise.