iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics, its primary manufacturer. The company, ...

The company behind the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner entered a pre-packaged bankruptcy process and lined up its Chinese contract manufacturer, Picea Robotics, as a buyer. But that hasn’t stopped perhaps ...

Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. Just a few years ago, iRobot, best known as the maker of the Roomba, was riding high, with annual ...

Just weeks after announcing its restructuring and a new ownership deal with China-based manufacturer Picea, iRobot has announced the launch of a new compact robot vacuum and mop – the Roomba Mini ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe iRobot filed for bankruptcy in December 2025 and expects to be ...

iRobot could soon be out of business, the Roomba's creator admitting that there's "substantial doubt about [its] ability to continue as a going concern." It's a drastic fall for the company whose ...

Let’s be honest. House-cleaning is time-consuming, and we are always looking for ways to make it easier. And there’s nothing easy about dragging a cumbersome vacuum cleaner around your home. Luckily, ...

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