Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

We look back at some of the many robots that iRobot developed in addition to the Roomba over the past 35 years.

Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop being tested in writer's home. The Roomba Combo j7+ is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that promises to clean your home thoroughly while transitioning from carpet ...

Robot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 14, citing increased competition and high costs.

Roombas are an extremely popular brand of robot vacuum cleaners. iRobot holds a commanding 42 percent market share in the U.S ...

iRobot, the US company that created the Roomba smart vacuum cleaner, has declared bankruptcy due to tariffs and competition from Chinese competitors. The company will be taken over by Shenzhen-based ...

Over the last few weeks, iRobot has added Matter support to more of its Roomba robot vacuums, allowing them to be integrated ...

iRobot has launched a new Roomba model that can deliver personalized cleaning experiences thanks to its recently launched platform called the iRobot Genius Home Intelligence. It’s also the company’s ...

In an interview with Reuters published last Monday, iRobot CEO Colin Angle suggested his company might one day share the mapping data collected by Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners with tech companies ...

If you already own a iRobot Roomba 700 or 800 edition vacuum cleaner, a new device called the Thinking Cleaner has been designed that adds a wealth of new features to your robot vacuum thanks to ...

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