Rodney Brooks is a prominent roboticist and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in artificial intelligence and robotics. He co-founded iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner, which has transformed home cleaning with its autonomous technology. Brooks has also been a professor at MIT, where he contributed significantly to the field of robotics and helped shape the future of intelligent machines. In addition to his work at iRobot, Brooks founded Rethink Robotics, a company focused on creating collaborative robots, or "cobots," that can work alongside humans in various industries. His vision emphasizes the importance of making robots more accessible and useful in everyday life, paving the way for a future where humans and robots coexist harmoniously.