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I've tested dozens of robot vacuums, and this model has some of the best carpet cleaning I've ever seen

The Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum handles even thick-pile carpet with ease.

TechRadar

The Roomba Max 705 Combo Is as Close to a Deep Manual Mop Clean I've Ever Had From a Robot Vacuum

Damp mop heads and buckets of dirty water are a distant memory

Homes & Gardens

'Your data is not going to leave the US' – iRobot CEO reassures Roomba owners following takeover by Chinese company

Exclusive: CEO responds to iRobot co-founder's suggestion that Roomba data would be transferred to China.

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From robovacs for small homes to a Roomba for your lawn, here are 4 things we can expect to see from iRobot – according to the CEO

Exclusive: There are some intriguing plans for the original robot vacuum brand following recent company takeover.

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'There were many years of issues that led to the situation we're in' — iRobot CEO on why the failed Amazon deal can't be blamed for the company's issues

Expensive processes and a failure to listen to the customer set iRobot on its downward trajectory, says its CEO.

TechRadar

‘It’s a cage match’: Beleaguered iRobot founder says the biggest reason why the Roomba-maker failed was because of growing Chinese competition

“The marketplace was not a level playing field,” Colin Angle said, noting China has incentives and discounts for consumers who buy domestic products.

Fortune

'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.

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'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

Tom’s Guide

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?

Barchart

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

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

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International Business Times UK

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

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.

The Independent UK

Roomba maker swept into bankruptcy

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International Business Times

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.

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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.

TechRadar

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.

Tom’s Guide

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

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

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.

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.

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