iRobot & IoT – Taking the Roomba to the Next Level

There’s no denying it, robots are cool, even more cool when you call them cyber-physical systems, which is what they are, but they’re also IoT systems. And applying the thinking of IoT to robots makes them even cooler and more valuable because instead of being discrete systems, they can be integrated as a component of an IoT environment, working together with other components, to deliver outcomes. In this episode of the IoT Business Show, I speak with Chris Jones of iRobot about the Roomba and its place in the IoT world. Read the rest of the show analysis notes including the transcripts at: http://bit.ly/IoTPodcast81notes This show is brought to you by DIGITAL OPERATING PARTNERS Related links you may find useful: Season 1: Episodes and show notes Season 1 book: IoT Inc Season 2: Episodes and show notes Season 2 book: The Private Equity Digital Operating Partner Training: Digital transformation certification