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'It's business as usual. The app is working, warranties will be honored' — iRobot CEO reassures Roomba owners following takeover

Your Roomba is not about to become an expensive doorstop, promises company boss.

TechRadar

'This is good news for us' – iRobot CEO on how the Picea takeover actually presents a bright new future for the robovac pioneers

The headlines might be gloomy, but CEO Gary Cohen argues the outlook for iRobot is sunny.

TechRadar

I literally just got a Roomba — will it still work now iRobot's gone bankrupt?

iRobot owner? Here's where you stand after the company announced its bankruptcy — and if your vac will still work

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iRobot Just Filed for Bankruptcy. What Does That Mean for IRBT Stock? And Why Have Investors Been Chasing Shares Higher?

iRobot’s bankruptcy filing marks a dramatic fall for the once-dominant robot vacuum maker. What does that mean for IRBT stock?

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Thanks to Antitrust Officials, iRobot Will Be Acquired by a Chinese Robotics Firm Instead of Amazon

The only thing the Federal Trade Commission and European Commission succeeded in doing was transferring ownership of iRobot from an American company to a Chinese one.

Reason

An MIT roboticist who cofounded bankrupt Roomba maker iRobot says Elon Musk's vision of humanoid robot assistants is 'pure fantasy thinking'

Rodney Brooks said future “humanoid” robots will have wheels and multiple arms.

Fortune

iRobot files for bankruptcy – what this means for your Roomba robot vacuum

After 35 years, iRobot has filed for bankruptcy

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Roomba maker iRobot announces bankruptcy — brand will live on under ownership of former supplier

Roomba maker iRobot goes bankrupt; now owned by former supplier Picea

Tom’s Hardware

Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy: How Tariffs Crushed the Company and What It Means for Customers

Rising tariffs significantly increased iRobot's costs and pressured profit margins, contributing to the Roomba maker's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

International Business Times UK

When Roombas Go Bankrupt And Robotaxis Turn Wild: The Market's Modern 'Ting Hai' Moment

A household robotics icon collapses, an EV futurist's stock rallies on faith alone, and Wall Street feels eerily like ancient market superstition: a reminder that investing isn't just arithmetic but psychology.

International Business Times

Roomba maker swept into bankruptcy

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The Independent UK

iRobot Stock Update: Roomba Giant Triggers Massive Sell-Off of Shares After Latest Move

iRobot Corp., the maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, triggering a sharp sell-off in its shares and signaling a near-total loss for common stockholders.

International Business Times

iRobot Declares Bankruptcy: Roomba Maker to Be Acquired by Shenzhen Picea After 35 Years

iRobot files for Chapter 11, with Roomba maker set to be acquired by Shenzhen Picea, aiming to revive operations after years of declining sales and cash shortages.

International Business Times

iRobot has been saved from oblivion by a mysterious Chinese robo-vac giant – here's what that means

iRobot has filed for bankruptcy, but promises there won't be any immediate changes for product owners.

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Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy after 35 years — what it means for you

The Guardian - UK

Roomba maker iRobot bought by Chinese supplier after filing for bankruptcy

US-listed company, whose profits have been in decline since the pandemic, will be taken over by Picea

Evening Standard

Roomba maker iRobot set for buyout by manufacturer after filing for bankruptcy

US-listed iRobot said Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics, its lender and main manufacturer, will buy all iRobot’s shares as part of a restructuring.

The Independent UK

Rivals clean up as Roomba robot vacuum cleaner maker files for bankruptcy

Amazon’s proposed £1.3 billion takeover of iRobot collapsed last year

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International Business Times UK

Roomba Owners Alarmed: Will Support Continue After Maker's $1B Bankruptcy?

iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, handing control to Chinese manufacturer Picea. Here's what 50 million Roomba owners need to know about product support and app functionality.

Barchart

Can iRobot Stock Hit $11 in 2026?

iRobot’s surge has traders buzzing, but hitting $11 by 2026 hinges on real sales growth and more than short squeeze momentum.

Barchart

Nearly 45% of Its Float Is Being Sold Short. Should You Bet on iRobot Stock Here?

iRobot stock pushes further up as meme enthusiasts continue to flock into the consumer robots specialist. Here’s why investors are recommended against chasing the rally in IRBT shares.

Barchart

Is a Short Squeeze Brewing in iRobot Stock?

IRBT shares popped on reports that the Trump administration could be looking to prioritize the domestic robotics industry. Also adding to the narrative is that nearly 40% of the float is sold short.

Ideal Home

I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling

While it has serious perks, it's not perfect

Barchart

Can Trump Save the Day for iRobot Stock?

iRobot stock soars on a report the Trump administration is turning its attention to the robotics industry. Here’s why IRBT shares still aren’t worth owning heading into 2026.

Tom’s Guide

I've reviewed robot vacuums for 7 years, and my all-time favorite is 45% off for Cyber Monday

If you're going to buy one thing this Cyber Monday, let it be this robot vacuum — I use mine every day.

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