Dancing with Roomba tells the unexpected story of the world's favorite robot. For five decades, companies spent millions trying to develop a floor-cleaning robot. Legions of engineers worked tirelessly, dozens of patents were granted, yet every effort failed. Then came Roomba.

Having sold nearly 50 million units since its launch, Roomba's unlikely success resulted from a breakthrough at an MIT robotics lab, an inventor who persisted through years of setbacks, and an inspired team that worked together to solve every problem. This book provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a revolutionary product was created, how it works, and how a small company managed to outperform giant corporations.

Written in an easy, engaging style, Dancing with Roomba is accessible to everyone. Anyone who owns a Roomba, works in technology, dreams of creating a product, or is simply curious about the robot that launched a million memes will find much to love.

Pages: 218, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm