A protoype of the iRobot, a multi-purpose, web-controllable home robot built by the iRobot company. Following in the footsteps of other home robots like Sony's Aibo, iRobot Corporation of Somerville, Massachusetts has included more advanced features in the iRobot such as programmability, wireless Internet connectivity, and higher mobility. The robot is intended to bring tele-presence into the home with its cameras, microphones, mobility, Internet connection, and control-ability.