Robot Uprising

Dobby: Bumper Stuck

Dobby: Bumper Stuck

Bruce Ediger

My pet Roomba, Dobby, got a thread wrapped around his constantly rotating whisk brush. Soon after that, a carpet loop got wrapped in there, too.

Roombas as Pets

Roombas as Pets

Bruce Ediger

I’m a bit offended that iRobot doesn’t make an effort to get my Roomba’s gender correct.

Dobby's First Birthday!

Dobby's First Birthday!

Bruce Ediger

I got my pet Roomba, Dobby, almost a year ago!

Dobby’s maker, iRobot, was considerate enough to remind me to treat him to new parts!

My Pet Dobby

My Pet Dobby

Bruce Ediger

I got a Roomba robovac a few months ago, partly because I hate vacuuming, partly because I grew up in the 1960s, when we would have vacations on Mars by 2025, and robot maids and butlers would take care of us.