[CES 2009] iRobot Discovers YouTube, Wants You To Share
Writing by Evan Ackerman on Thursday, 8 of January , 2009 at 6:53 am
Also at CES, iRobot is officially launching their YouTube channel that’s been up for a few weeks now. The idea is to allow users of iRobot products to interact more directly with the company by submitting video questions and comments. Here’s a taste of what they’re trying to do:
Okay, I’ll bite: why is Roomba round?
My guess is they’re calling it “iTube” simply because the “iRobot” YouTube channel has been taken since December 2005 by someone who may or may not be 22 years old and seems to like animals. Clever bastard, I wish I’d had that idea back then, maybe I could have gotten myself a pet PackBot in exchange for the YouTube channel name rights.
Press release, after the jump.
In addition to the new Looj, iRobot will kick off the iRobot iTube online video channel at CES. This channel is part of the company’s commitment to support science, technology, engineering and math education through the celebration of achievement in robotics. Videos of iRobot products, fans and their pets have enjoyed widespread popularity on the Internet. The new iRobot iTube online video channel gives these creative expressions a home on the Web and opens up a new form of communication with iRobot for students, inventors and robot enthusiasts.
“I think this new site will help to excite and inspire young inventors. We want to create a community where people who are passionate about robots can share their thoughts, ask questions and show off their inventions” said Colin Angle, Chairman and CEO of iRobot “I am always amazed by the creativity and excitement around robots, and I’m looking forward to spending time on the site.”
To kick off the new site, there will be an iRobot iTube studio at the company’s CES booth that will allow attendees to create their own videos on a range of robo-topics. The best of these videos will be posted online. Each day at CES, the creator of the #1 video will win a free iRobot home robot. People can also submit videos online by visiting www.irobot.com/ces.
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Comment by Tim from iRobot
Made Friday, 9 of January , 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hi Evan, we found the engineer to answer the “Why is Roomba round” question. You can see his response here: Why is Roomba Round?
-Tim
Comment by Anya
Made Wednesday, 11 of November , 2009 at 7:34 pm
i am so addicted to Youtube. I watch mostly music videos and funny videos on Youtube sometimes i also upload my own funny videos in youtube. `
Comment by Krista
Made Thursday, 19 of November , 2009 at 12:36 am
Youtube is my super favorite website. I cant spend a day without watching music videos on Youtube.
Comment by Beautiful Girls Gallery
Made Sunday, 3 of January , 2010 at 6:06 am
Youtube is one of the best Web 2.0 service on the internet today. I really love watching music videos and funny video clips on Youtube.
Comment by Karen Hayes
Made Wednesday, 17 of February , 2010 at 6:17 pm
Youtube is my favortie site to visit aside from facebook. most of the time i watched movie trailers and music videos on it.