Eight-year-old Wyatt Biggs from Florida has transformed an unusual fascination with robot vacuums into a thriving online brand. What began as a childhood obsession with a family Roomba at the age of three has grown into a collection of more than 50 robot vacuums, a YouTube channel, a children's book and a merchandise business that has reportedly earned up to $1,800 in its best month. His journey has attracted millions of views online, been featured by major media outlets and made him one of the internet's youngest robotics enthusiasts.
Who is Wyatt Biggs? The 8-year-old Florida boy obsessed with robot vacuums
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Wyatt's fascination with robot vacuums began when he was just three years old, shortly after the birth of his younger brother. According to his mother, Sara Biggs, the family's Roomba became a source of comfort, much like a favourite toy or blanket for other children. Instead of simply watching it clean, Wyatt became curious about how the machine worked. His parents later introduced a dedicated daily "Roomba time" so he could spend time with his growing collection, and he eventually joined a local robotics club to explore his interest in technology further.
Wyatt's curiosity quickly evolved into hands-on learning. At the age of three, he reportedly picked up a screwdriver, dismantled one of the family's robot vacuums and carefully reassembled it. Remarkably, the machine still worked afterwards. Since then, he has taught himself how different robot vacuums operate, learning to identify faulty motors, worn brushes, damaged wheels and battery issues. He has repaired numerous donated machines, with some returned to their owners after being restored to working condition.
A collection of more than 50 robot vacuums
As word of Wyatt's unusual hobby spread, friends, neighbours and members of the local community began donating old or broken robot vacuums. Some were repaired and returned, while others became part of his expanding collection. Today, Wyatt owns more than 50 robot vacuums, including models from iRobot and several other manufacturers. Many of the machines were considered beyond repair before reaching him, giving Wyatt the opportunity to restore them, compare different models and better understand how robotic cleaning technology works.
