Smart Homes Getting Boost With iRobot and Amazon Partnership
IRobot Corp. and Amazon Web Services Inc. announced that they are now teaming up to bring stronger cloud-based services to smart homes across the world.
IRobot will use AWS’ internet of things software, which is a cloud solution that allows devices to connect and interact with cloud applications and other connected devices to provide a variety of services and solutions while using IoT data. Combined, iRobot and AWS IoT will be able to enhance smart home technologies available now and in the future.
“IRobot is excited to be using AWS as our company strategically addresses cloud robotics technologies,” said Colin Angle, chairman and CEO of iRobot, in a press release on the company website. “With its broad, rich services and world-class infrastructure, the AWS cloud infrastructure will enable iRobot to more efficiently develop connected robot technologies and expand the value of robots within the smart home.”
Matt Wood, general manager of product strategy at AWS, echoed Angle’s sentiments about the collaboration between the two companies.
“IRobot's use of AWS is a great example of how the cloud can enable innovative, useful, usable, impactful advancements that affect all of our daily lives,” says Wood. “We're excited to see iRobot's continued innovation in IoT using the power of the AWS cloud.”
