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Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

The Independent UK

'This is the robot I wanted to build forever': former iRobot chief on his extraordinary 'Familiar' AI companion

'This is the robot I wanted to build forever': former iRobot chief on his extraordinary 'Familiar' AI companion

Former Roomba maker Colin Angle returns to the robot game and talks to us about his new "Familiar", a robot that looks like but is not a bear.

China Blocks Tech Acquisitions To Weaken America. The U.S. Shouldn't Follow Suit.

China ordered Meta to roll back its acquisition of AI startup Manus on Monday.

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iRobot launches world’s smallest robot vacuum – but how did it cope in my busy family home?

Does its neat size mean you have to compromise on cleaning power? I put it to the test to find out

The Independent UK

Move over SwitchBot – a new tiny robot vacuum is here and it comes in four fun colours

The new Roomba Mini is iRobot's smallest model so far

‘Half the size, twice the clean’ — iRobot promises its new Roomba Mini packs a punch despite being its ‘smallest Roomba robot ever’

The Roomba Mini is half the size of other Roombas, and according to iRobot it’s perfect for cleaning smaller homes.

An MIT roboticist who cofounded bankrupt robot vacuum 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.

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The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots

Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.

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

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.

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

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

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

'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.

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

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.

'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

'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.

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

‘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.

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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.

'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.

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

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.

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.

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

After 35 years, iRobot has filed for bankruptcy

Tom’s Hardware

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

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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