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BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corporation ("iRobot" or the "Company"), a leader in consumer robots, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced ...

The S&P 500 is on track for yet another above-average performance in 2025. Historically, the S&P 500 has averaged returns that are closer to 10%. While this past year wasn't as strong as in 2024 or ...

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iRobot just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following years of declining revenue. The company was acquired by Picea Robotics, a Chinese robot vacuum manufacturer. While Roomba users will still be ...

The Chinese ODM makes robot vacuums for dozens of companies along with its own 3i line. The Chinese ODM makes robot vacuums for dozens of companies along with its own 3i line. I’ve tested a couple of ...

iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware court on Sunday, bringing an end to more than three decades as a public company. The Massachusetts-based maker of the ...

(RTTNews) - iRobot Corp. (IRBT) announced that it has voluntarily commenced a pre-packaged Chapter 11 process in the District of Delaware. The company expects to complete this court-supervised ...

iRobot, the owner of the Roomba robot vacuum, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, stating that it will be acquired by its contract manufacturer, Picea Robotics. The Chinese based company assumed ...

iRobot, widely regarded as a pioneer of robotic vacuum cleaners, yesterday formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company ...

The Roomba vacuum maker will be bought by Picea Robotics and plans to continue operating. The Roomba vacuum maker will be bought by Picea Robotics and plans to continue operating. The company says it ...