Roomba, iRobot and Amazon

Roomba creator iRobot was once courted by Amazon for a vacuum revolution. Now, it might go out of business
Robot became synonymous with home robots when it introduced the Roomba vacuum over 20 years ago, eventually selling 50 million models and becoming an acquisition target for Amazon. But the company gave investors a stark warning Wednesday,
This cheap entry-level Roomba robot vacuum is now almost 50% off at Amazon
iRobot, one of our most trustworthy robot vacuum brands, just slashed nearly a whopping 50% off its already affordable Roomba Essential Vac. This weekend, you can get the iRobot Roomba Q0120 Robot Vacuum at Amazon for $119.99 (was $249.99).
Roomba vacuum maker iRobot warns it may go bust, sending stock down 30%
After its latest financial figures were worse than forecast, the company said there’s “substantial doubt” it can survive another 12 months.
Roomba Maker IRobot, Once Amazon's Takeover Target, Flags Going Concern Risk
Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot, a former $1.4 billion buyout target of Amazon.com, raised concerns on Wednesday about its ability to stay in business. Shares of the company fell more than 30% in afternoon trading,
iRobot launches new Roomba robot vacuum series – but there’s a very big catch
Robot has announced its new range of Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. Featuring four new models, the new iRobot Roomba series marks the first time that the brand has introduced LiDAR navigation. Pre-orders are expected to open on 18th March,
Roomba maker iRobot warns it may go out of business, sending shares plunging
The loss-making company was once valued at $3.56 billion in 2021, driven by pandemic-fueled demand. It is now worth less than $200 million.
Roomba, the Original Robot Vacuum, Is on the Verge of Going Broke
"As we move ahead, we will continue to take decisive action to reclaim our position as the industry leader and build on iRobot's strong foundation centered around our globally recognized, iconic brand,
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Roomba's New Entry-Level Robot Vacs Have 3 Premium Features, Upcharge Not Included
Robot 2025 lineup brings formerly high-end features to its entry-level and midrange models. Here's what's new.
Get the iRobot Roomba (Q0120) for under $200
As of March 14, you can get the iRobot Roomba (Q0120) for just $129.99, down from $249.99, at Amazon. That's a 48% discount ...
If iRobot goes bust, what happens to your Roomba?
The company is reporting major financial problems and an uncertain future. How did things get this bad for the former robot ...
Roomba Maker iRobot Warns of Going Concern, Initiates Strategic Review
Robot warned investors of a going concern to maintain enough assets to operate and pay its debts, and said it has initiated a ...
Why shares of Roomba-maker iRobot just hit an all-time low
iRobot, maker of the Roomba autonomous vacuum, has suffered over the past few years from slumping sales, failed new products, ...
iRobot just completely overhauled its lineup with 8 new Roombas for 2025
Eight new Roombas were announced for 2025 and will be available on March 18. Here are the highlights and prices for each of ...
Roomba maker says 'substantial doubt' about future of company
Robot, the firm behind the well-known Roomba vacuums, has issued a warning of “substantial doubt" about the future of the ...
iRobot says there is “substantial doubt” about it as a “going concern”
Robotics firm iRobot, originator of the robotic vacuum Roomba, which now faces stiff competition from lower-priced ...
iRobot launches eight new Roombas and finally adds lidar mapping
After a tumultuous 2024, in which iRobot lost its founder and CEO, Colin Angle, Amazon abandoned its acquisition plans, and ...
The Morning After: Is the Roomba an endangered species?
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