Roomba’s Parent Company May Get a Second Life, But We Can’t Recommend Buying Its Robot Vacuums Right Now

Robot just declared chapter 11 bankruptcy. And though it’s being bought out, it’s hard to tell what that means for Roomba owners.

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company

Robot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.

Why You Should Remember the Roomba, Even After iRobot Is Kaput

While iRobot is selling itself off as scrap, let's remember what actually makes a good robovac.

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout

Robot , 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.

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring

Roomba maker iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but says that it doesn’t expect any disruptions to devices as the more than 30-year-old company is taken private under a restructuring process.

CEO of Roomba maker iRobot says previous management was ‘in denial’

iRobot’s chief executive has defended the takeover of the US company by a Chinese competitor, warning that its previous leadership had been “in denial” about deep problems at the Roomba vacuum maker.

iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says its CEO

The Roomba maker is being sold to its Chinese contract manufacturer, a move CEO Gary Cohen says will keep the company alive and allow it to grow.

The Roomba Was a Disappointment

The best-known manufacturer of autonomous vacuums declared bankruptcy this week, and no one should be surprised.