Is the iRobot Roomba Patented?

Quick answer

Yes — extensive portfolio

Yes. iRobot (now owned by Amazon pending regulatory approval) holds 100+ active utility and design patents on the Roomba — covering navigation, edge-detection, docking, and the disc-shaped chassis.

Key patents on the iRobot Roomba

Every patent number below is a live USPTO record — click through to read the original claims on Google Patents.

1. US 6,809,490 (2004) — Method and system for multi-mode coverage for an autonomous robot. Status: active.
2. US 8,378,613 (2013) — Debris sensor for cleaning apparatus. Status: active.

What to know

• iRobot has sued dozens of robot-vacuum competitors since 2017 — the portfolio is one of the strongest in consumer robotics.
• The Amazon acquisition (announced 2022) is still in regulatory review as of 2026.

Have your own invention idea?

If a product like iRobot Roombacan get patent protection, your idea probably can too — assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.

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