7. Roomba: The Robot Vacuum (2002)
In 2002, iRobot introduced Roomba, an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner that revolutionized household cleaning. Its user-friendly design and efficient cleaning capabilities made it a household staple, paving the way for smart home technology. Roomba’s success demonstrated the potential of robotics in everyday life, inspiring a new generation of home automation devices (en.wikipedia.org).
