Company vacuumed up by its own manufacturer iRobot, the company behind autonomous vacuum cleaner brand Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, telling investors that its Chinese manufacturer will assume control going forward.

Roomba maker cites competition and Vietnam tariffs as key factors in financial troubles.

BEDFORD (CBS) - Inside the iRobot campus right off Route 3 in Bedford, Massachusetts, it's all about creation and innovation. Their latest Roomba vacuum is a robotic powerhouse, but this local company is also looking beyond its latest creation to the future.

Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. Just a few years ago, iRobot, best known as the maker of the Roomba, was riding high, with annual revenue topping $1 billion; Amazon bid $1.7 billion to ...

Robot has begun bankruptcy proceedings under which its Chinese creditors will acquire the consumer robot company and continue the brand.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe iRobot filed for bankruptcy in December 2025 and expects to be ...

iRobot ', which is familiar with the robot vacuum cleaner Roomba, has announced the programming robot ' Root ' called 'Small Roomba' that trains the next generation of engineers. Since I was able to rent an actual machine prior to the release date of ...

When I first caught a glimpse of the $200 Create 2, I thought iRobot was about to revolutionize the robot vacuum industry. Its most entry-level model, the Roomba 630, costs $350. That's affordable as far as these little automated cleaners go, but a $150 ...