R. A. Brooks

R. A. Brooks, or Rodney Brooks, is an influential roboticist known for his work in artificial intelligence and robotics. He co-founded iRobot, the company behind the Roomba vacuum, and later founded Rethink Robotics, which developed collaborative robots like Baxter. Brooks is recognized for his "subsumption architecture," a method that allows robots to operate using layers of simple behaviors rather than complex planning. This approach enables robots to respond quickly to their environment, making them more effective in real-world tasks. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of robotics and its practical applications in daily life.