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iRobot Launches Create 3, with ROS 2 Built In

Cars That Think

It’s a little scary to recall that when iRobot last released an update to the Create DIY/educational robot platform, the calendar read 2014 (!). For more details on the Create 3, we spoke with Charlotte Redman, iRobot's product manager, and Steven Shamlian, principal electrical engineer. I think there are two reasons.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! If you want one now, know that youll spend far more than theyll cost when mass-produced. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.

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