TechRadar Quote of the Day Features iRobot Co-Founder Rodney Brooks

The item appeared under the byline of Keumars Afifi-Sabet, a freelance contributor for TechRadar and Technology Editor for Live Science. According to the biographical note accompanying the quote, Afifi-Sabet has written for publications including ITPro, The Week Digital and ComputerActive. He has worked as a technology journalist for more than five years and previously held the role of features editor at ITPro, where he oversaw commissioning and publishing of long-form work in areas including AI, cyber security, cloud computing and digital transformation.

The note describes Afifi-Sabet as an NCTJ-qualified journalist who specialises in technology. His path into journalism began at university, where he immersed himself in student media while studying for a degree in biomedical sciences at Queen Mary, University of London. After graduating, he wrote for a variety of local and national publications as a freelancer, including The Independent, The Observer and Metro.

During his NCTJ certification, his work was commended in the category of "Top Scoop" in the 2017 NCTJ awards. He is also registered as a foundational chartered manager with the Chartered Management Institute, having qualified as a Level 3 Team leader with distinction in 2023.

Editor's Summary TechRadar's October 12, 2026 Quote of the Day features iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks saying, "The world is its own best model." The item carries a byline and biography for freelance contributor Keumars Afifi-Sabet, detailing his technology journalism background. The provided material includes no further context, response or analysis of the quote.