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In a bold step toward securing the Internet of Things (IoT), a team of researchers has proposed a revolutionary approach to malware detection, one that intricately weaves together machine learning models housed within a swarm architecture. This approach not only enhances detection efficiency but also promises to mitigate the increasingly prevalent threat of IoT malware […]

Here's the week's biggest tech news stories from iRobot, Samsung, OnePlus, and more for December 20, 2025.

The headlines might be gloomy, but CEO Gary Cohen argues the outlook for iRobot is sunny.

arXiv:2512.16348v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Identifying devices such as cameras, printers, voice assistants, or health monitoring sensors, collectively known as the Internet of Things (IoT), within a network is a critical operational task, particularly to manage the cyber risks they introduce. While behavioral fingerprinting based on network traffic analysis has shown promise, most existing approaches rely on machine learning (ML) techniques applied to fine-grained features of short-lived traffic units (packets and/or flows). These methods tend to be computationally expensive, sensitive to traffic measurement errors, and often produce opaque inferences. In this paper, we propose a macroscopic, lightweight, and explainable alternative to behavioral fingerprinting focusing on the network services (e.g., TCP/80, UDP/53) that IoT devices use to perform their intended functions over extended periods. Our contributions are threefold. (1) We demonstrate that IoT devices exhibit stable

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In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) represents a formidable evolution. Research conducted by Jian Sheng, titled “Intelligent integration of AI and IoT big data using QDCN for scalable smart manufacturing,” explores this intersection and its implications for the manufacturing industry. The […]

MADISON, Wis. — If you closed your eyes — and maybe if David Bartling wasn’t trying to shout over the roar of harvesting machinery — you might guess he was talking about his software business or a chemistry lab. Not the weather on the farm. “The more data, the better,” says Bartling, co-owner of Bartling’s […] The post Smart farming appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Todd Bishop / GeekWire: Amazon rolls out Alexa+ on the web to early access users, with chat functionality, smart home controls, file management, and cross-device conversations  —  Amazon is quietly rolling out the last big pillar of its AI-powered Alexa+ vision: the Alexa.com website, bridging the gap between its Echo devices …

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The Roomba maker will continue to operate but will be owned by Picea Robotics. The news that the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, iRobot, filed for bankruptcy this week came as no surprise. Its CEO, Gary Cohen, had been warning investors all year that the company could run out of cash unless a buyer was found. When its last potential deal fell through, bankruptcy became inevitable. But Cohen says this is not the end for iRobot; instead, he sees it as the beginning of a new chapter for the company, one he hopes will turn it back into a competitive market leader and potentially take it into new, greener territory. Cohen was brought on in early 2024 to turn the company around when cofounder and CEO Colin Angle stepped d … Read the full story at The Verge.

arXiv:2512.15558v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: In the evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), integrating cognitive radio (CR) has become a practical solution to address the challenge of spectrum scarcity, leading to the development of cognitive IoT (CIoT). However, the vulnerability of radio communications makes radio jamming attacks a key concern in CIoT networks. In this paper, we introduce a novel deep reinforcement learning (DRL) approach designed to optimize throughput and extend network lifetime of an energy-constrained CIoT system under jamming attacks. This DRL framework equips a CIoT device with the autonomy to manage energy harvesting (EH) and data transmission, while also regulating its transmit power to respect spectrum-sharing constraints. We formulate the optimization problem under various constraints, and we model the CIoT device's interactions within the channel as a model-free Markov decision process (MDP). The MDP serves as a foundation to develop a

arXiv:2512.15206v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In real-world IoT applications, sensor data is usually collected under diverse and dynamic contextual conditions where factors such as sensor placements or ambient environments can significantly affect data patterns and downstream performance. Traditional domain adaptation or generalization methods often ignore such context information or use simplistic integration strategies, making them ineffective in handling unseen context shifts after deployment. In this paper, we propose Chorus, a context-aware, data-free model customization approach that adapts models to unseen deployment conditions without requiring target-domain data. The key idea is to learn effective context representations that capture their influence on sensor data patterns and to adaptively integrate them based on the degree of context shift. Specifically, Chorus first performs unsupervised cross-modal reconstruction between unlabeled sensor data and language-based context

CEO of Roomba maker iRobot says previous management was ‘in denial’  Financial TimesThe Roomba Was a Disappointment  The AtlanticWelcome to home robotics limbo  CNNiRobot’s Cofounder Weighs In on Company’s Bankruptcy  IEEE SpectrumiRobot filed for bankruptcy: How the Roomba maker got here  Business Insider

CEO of Roomba maker iRobot says previous management was ‘in denial’  Financial TimesThe Roomba Was a Disappointment  The AtlanticWelcome to home robotics limbo  CNNiRobot’s Cofounder Weighs In on Company’s Bankruptcy  IEEE SpectrumiRobot filed for bankruptcy: How the Roomba maker got here  Business Insider

The Ecovacs Deebot T80 robot vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $499.99, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 50% discount.

Chinese robotics manufacturers are set to cement their dominance in the global smart vacuum market with Picea Robotics’ acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot, after the US firm’s proposed sale to Amazon.com last year fell through due to regulatory hurdles. China-based suppliers held the top five spots for worldwide smart robotic vacuum shipments in the first three quarters of 2025, led by Roborock with a 21.7 per cent market share, equal to 3.8 million units, according to data from research firm...

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New York  —  Tech historians may look back on 2025 as a kind of trough in consumer robotics. Two decades ago, Roombas blew everyone’s mind. The company that made them, iRobot, was so flush by 2015 it started its own venture capital arm. But after years of struggling to compete against cheaper competitors from China … The post Welcome to home robotics limbo appeared first on Egypt Independent.

arXiv:2512.14488v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: This paper proposes a hierarchical deep reinforcement learning (DRL) framework based on the soft actor-critic (SAC) algorithm for hybrid underlay-overlay cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT) networks with simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT)-energy harvesting (EH) and cooperative caching. Unlike prior hierarchical DRL approaches that focus primarily on spectrum access or power control, our work jointly optimizes EH, hybrid access coordination, power allocation, and caching in a unified framework. The joint optimization problem is formulated as a weighted-sum multi-objective task, designed to maximize throughput and cache hit ratio while simultaneously minimizing transmission delay. In the proposed model, CIoT agents jointly optimize EH and data transmission using a learnable time switching (TS) factor. They also coordinate spectrum access under hybrid overlay-underlay paradigms and make power control and cache

arXiv:2512.14029v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: In cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT) networks, efficient spectrum sharing is essential to address increasing wireless demands. This paper presents a novel deep reinforcement learning (DRL)-based approach for joint cooperative caching and spectrum access coordination in CIoT networks, enabling the CIoT agents to collaborate with primary users (PUs) by caching PU content and serving their requests, fostering mutual benefits. The proposed DRL framework jointly optimizes caching policy and spectrum access under challenging conditions. Unlike traditional cognitive radio (CR) methods, where CIoT agents vacate the spectrum for PUs, or relaying techniques, which merely support spectrum sharing, caching brings data closer to the edge, reducing latency by minimizing retrieval distance. Simulations demonstrate that our approach outperforms others in lowering latency, increasing CIoT and PU cache hit rates, and enhancing network throughput. This

arXiv:2512.14013v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: In this paper, we address the challenge of dynamic spectrum access in a cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT) network where a secondary user (SU) operates under both energy constraints and adversarial interference from a smart jammer. The SU coexists with primary users (PUs) and must ensure that its transmissions do not exceed a predefined interference threshold on licensed channels. At each time slot, the SU must jointly determine whether to transmit or harvest energy, which channel to access, and the appropriate transmit power while satisfying energy and interference constraints. Meanwhile, a smart jammer actively selects a channel to disrupt, aiming to degrade the SU's communication performance. This setting presents a significant challenge due to its multi-level decision structure and hybrid action space, which combines both discrete and continuous decisions. To tackle this, we propose a novel Hierarchical Deep Deterministic Policy

arXiv:2512.13709v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has grown exponentially in recent years, introducing significant security challenges. Accurate identification of the types of IoT devices and their associated actions through network traffic analysis is essential to mitigate potential threats. By monitoring and analysing packet flows between IoT devices and connected networks, anomalous or malicious behaviours can be detected. Existing research focuses primarily on device identification within local networks using methods such as protocol fingerprinting and wireless frequency scanning. However, these approaches are limited in their ability to monitor or classify IoT devices externally. To address this gap, we investigate the use of machine learning (ML) techniques, specifically Random Forest (RF), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), and K-Nearest Neighbours (KNN), in conjunction with targeted network traffic monitoring to classify IoT device

Luxembourg-based OQ Technology said Dec. 17 it has connected a commercial IoT chipset directly to one of its LEO satellites, using internally developed software based on 3GPP mobile standards. The post OQ Technology links commercial IoT chipset to LEO satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The company which popularized robot vacuum cleaners around the world has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. iRobot, makers of the Roomba, has been synonymous with the category since its inception, but its star had dulled in recent years. The company plans to sell its assets to its primary supplier, China’s Picea Robotics, in the hope of maintaining its business. Everyone’s got a strident opinion as to why iRobot fell from grace. The rugged individualists blame limp regulators on both sides of the pond (and their hatred for big tech) for blocking Amazon’s attempted purchase in 2023. Those on the hardware side of the fence say iRobot’s refusal to embrace LiDAR for navigation until this year left it behind rivals. Then there’s the geopolitical experts, who can point at China’s industrial policy, subsidies and favorable regulatory environment compared to the US approach. After all, iRobot’s US gear is made in Vietnam, which is now subject to a 46 percent import levy. As BBC News

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iRobot, the company that brought robotic vacuum cleaners to homes and popular culture, has filed for bankruptcy. It plans to sell all assets to its primary supplier, the Chinese company Picea Robotics. Investors “will experience a total loss and not receive recovery on their investment” if the deal is approved, iRobot said. The company didn’t discuss how the move might affect its employees in the US or elsewhere. Amazon dropped its $1.7 billion acquisition of the company last year after a veto threat from European regulators, leaving the Roomba maker with no other option. Political scrutiny came on two fronts: The company was also reportedly hit hard by Trump’s tariffs in Vietnam, where it manufactures products for the US market. iRobot launched its first Roomba in 2002, arguably inventing the world of robot vacuums — and the first robots to enter many of our homes. Competition from rivals has chipped away at its dominance, with other companies coming in at both lower and

Roomba maker iRobot goes bankrupt; now owned by former supplier Picea

The Internet of Things has expanded far beyond regular smart devices. Now, IoT powers global logistics fleets, industrial

arXiv:2512.13460v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Federated Learning (FL) enables decentralized model training without sharing raw data, but model weight distortion remains a major challenge in resource constrained IoT networks. In multi tier Federated IoT (Fed-IoT) systems, unstable connectivity and adversarial interference can silently alter transmitted parameters, degrading convergence. We propose DP-EMAR, a differentially private, error model based autonomous repair framework that detects and reconstructs transmission induced distortions during FL aggregation. DP-EMAR estimates corruption patterns and applies adaptive correction before privacy noise is added, enabling reliable in network repair without violating confidentiality. By integrating Differential Privacy (DP) with Secure Aggregation (SA), the framework distinguishes DP noise from genuine transmission errors. Experiments on heterogeneous IoT sensor and graph datasets show that DP-EMAR preserves convergence stability and

arXiv:2512.13460v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Federated Learning (FL) enables decentralized model training without sharing raw data, but model weight distortion remains a major challenge in resource constrained IoT networks. In multi tier Federated IoT (Fed-IoT) systems, unstable connectivity and adversarial interference can silently alter transmitted parameters, degrading convergence. We propose DP-EMAR, a differentially private, error model based autonomous repair framework that detects and reconstructs transmission induced distortions during FL aggregation. DP-EMAR estimates corruption patterns and applies adaptive correction before privacy noise is added, enabling reliable in network repair without violating confidentiality. By integrating Differential Privacy (DP) with Secure Aggregation (SA), the framework distinguishes DP noise from genuine transmission errors. Experiments on heterogeneous IoT sensor and graph datasets show that DP-EMAR preserves convergence stability and

arXiv:2512.13340v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The use of lightweight machine learning (ML) models in internet of things (IoT) networks enables resource constrained IoT devices to perform on-device inference for several critical applications. However, the inference accuracy deteriorates due to the non-stationarity in the IoT environment and limited initial training data. To counteract this, the deployed models can be updated occasionally with new observed data samples. However, this approach consumes additional energy, which is undesirable for energy constrained IoT devices. This letter introduces an event-driven communication framework that strategically integrates continual learning (CL) in IoT networks for energy-efficient fault detection. Our framework enables the IoT device and the edge server (ES) to collaboratively update the lightweight ML model by adapting to the wireless link conditions for communication and the available energy budget. Evaluation on real-world datasets

arXiv:2512.12778v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: FPGA-based SmartNICs and IoT devices integrating soft-processors for network function execution have emerged to address the limited hardware reconfigurability of DPUs and MCUs. However, existing FPGA-based solutions lack a highly configurable many-core architecture specialized for network packet processing. This work presents VeBPF many-core architecture, a resource-optimized and highly configurable many-core architecture composed of custom VeBPF (Verilog eBPF) CPU cores designed for FPGA-based packet processing. The VeBPF cores are eBPF ISA compliant and implemented in Verilog HDL for seamless integration with existing FPGA IP blocks and subsystems. The proposed many-core architecture enables parallel execution of multiple eBPF rules across multiple VeBPF cores, achieving low-latency packet processing. The architecture is fully parameterizable, allowing the number of VeBPF cores and eBPF rules to scale according to application

Roomba maker iRobot set for buyout by manufacturer after filing for bankruptcy  Yahoo Finance UKWhat happens to Roombas now that the company has declared bankruptcy?  Los Angeles TimesRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesHow Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future  The VergeRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC News

Roomba maker iRobot set for buyout by manufacturer after filing for bankruptcy  Yahoo Finance UKWhat happens to Roombas now that the company has declared bankruptcy?  Los Angeles TimesRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesHow Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future  The VergeRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC News

How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future  The VergeRobot Vacuum Roomba Maker Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years  Bloomberg.comRoomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs  NPRRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC NewsiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR Newswire

How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future  The VergeRobot Vacuum Roomba Maker Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years  Bloomberg.comRoomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs  NPRRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC NewsiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR Newswire

Major U.S. benchmarks finished Monday lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging down 0.09% to 48,416.56. read more

Roomba Robot Vacuums Face a Shakeup as iRobot Files for Bankruptcy  CNETRoomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs  NPRiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR NewswireRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC News

Roomba Robot Vacuums Face a Shakeup as iRobot Files for Bankruptcy  CNETRoomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs  NPRiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR NewswireRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC News

Biggest Loser Monday: iRobot Stock Collapses After Chapter 11 Filing  Yahoo FinanceRoomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs  NPRHow Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future  The VergeiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR NewswireRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York Times

Biggest Loser Monday: iRobot Stock Collapses After Chapter 11 Filing  Yahoo FinanceRoomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs  NPRHow Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future  The VergeiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR NewswireRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York Times

Roomba is way past code red. For many, iRobot's Roomba robot vacuum was their first experience with a home robot. When I got my Roomba in 2005, I felt like I was a step closer to my dream of living in a Jetsons-style home where a robot did my chores for me. It was expensive, around $300 for a small black disc on wheels that sucked up dirt, but its promise to do one of my most-hated chores while I was at work was compelling. The reality back then was that I spent more time babysitting it than it did actually cleaning my floors, but it was an exciting glimpse into the future of today's excellent robot vacuums. I wasn't alone in my excitement. Robot vacuums quickly became … Read the full story at The Verge.

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iRobot going bankrupt doesn't mean that Roombas will stop working, or that they'll stop selling Roombas. But the future is still iffy.

IRobot, which became well known for its robotic vacuums, has struggled of late, dealing with increased competition, layoffs and a declining stock price. The post Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring appeared first on Boston.com.

iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) stock is getting hit on Monday after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. read more

iRobot says it will continue to offer its robots and smart home devices​ to consumers.

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

Roomba maker iRobot gets cleaned out in Chapter 11  theregister.comRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesiRobot Files for Chapter 11 Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures  Yahoo FinanceRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCiRobot, Tesla, ServiceNow, Texas Instruments, Newmont, Tilray, and More Market Movers  Barron's

Roomba maker iRobot gets cleaned out in Chapter 11  theregister.comRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesiRobot Files for Chapter 11 Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures  Yahoo FinanceRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCiRobot, Tesla, ServiceNow, Texas Instruments, Newmont, Tilray, and More Market Movers  Barron's

Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics, its lender and primary supplier, will acquire all of iRobot’s shares.

iRobot has filed for bankruptcy and may be taken over by its primary supplier  EngadgetRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesiRobot Files for Chapter 11 Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures  Yahoo FinanceRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCiRobot, Tesla, ServiceNow, Texas Instruments, Newmont, Tilray, and More Market Movers  Barron's

iRobot has filed for bankruptcy and may be taken over by its primary supplier  EngadgetRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesiRobot Files for Chapter 11 Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures  Yahoo FinanceRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCiRobot, Tesla, ServiceNow, Texas Instruments, Newmont, Tilray, and More Market Movers  Barron's

The company that pioneered the US robot vacuum market is no longer setting the pace in it. Here's what's to come.

Founded in 1990 by three M.I.T. researchers, iRobot introduced its vacuum in 2002. Its restructuring will turn the company over to its largest creditor.

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC NewsRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesRoomba maker iRobot gets cleaned out in Chapter 11  theregister.comRoomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears  The Wall Street Journal

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring  ABC NewsRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York TimesRoomba maker iRobot gets cleaned out in Chapter 11  theregister.comRoomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears  The Wall Street Journal

iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, ending its run as an independent public company. The

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Company vacuumed up by its own manufacturer iRobit, 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.…

iRobot, the company which invented robot vacuum cleaners, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy some 23 years after it first launched the Roomba range. While such company failures can often be extremely bad news for owners of smart home technology, there is reason for optimism in this case … more…

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout  CNBCAmazon Scrapped Its Deal to Buy iRobot. Now the Roomba Maker Is Filing for Bankruptcy.  Barron'sRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCWho is Picea Robotics, Roomba’s new owner?  The VergeRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York Times

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout  CNBCAmazon Scrapped Its Deal to Buy iRobot. Now the Roomba Maker Is Filing for Bankruptcy.  Barron'sRoomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy  BBCWho is Picea Robotics, Roomba’s new owner?  The VergeRoomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control  The New York Times

iRobot has filed for bankruptcy, but promises there won't be any immediate changes for product owners.

It was back in March when iRobot warned investors that it might not survive the next 12 months. With revenue shrinking at a rapid pace, the company's shares, which had been worth $133 in 2021, fell to just $1.40 in November.Read Entire Article

U.S. stock futures are up early Monday morning, following a mixed week that saw rotation out of expensive tech stocks in favor of value. read more

iRobot, which brought robotic vacuum cleaners to the masses with its iconic Roomba models, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Massachusetts-based company plans to sell all assets to its primary supplier, a Chinese company known as Picea Robotics. If approved by a bankruptcy court, the move would allow iRobot to "continue operating in the ordinary course, pursue its product development roadmap, and maintain its global footprint," iRobot wrote in a press release. The company expects the deal to close in February 2026, but says it will continue to operate "with no anticipated disruption to its app functionality, customer programs, global partners, supply chain relationships or ongoing product support." That means your Roomba should continue to clean normally and you'll be able to get consumables and replacement parts.  However, investors of common stock "will experience a total loss and not receive recovery on their investment" if

The robot vacuum company had been struggling for a while.

Chinese contract manufacturer Picea plans to acquire iRobot. Read more: Roomba maker iRobot goes bankrupt

iRobot files for bankruptcy  The VergeRoomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears  The Wall Street JournalRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy  Financial TimesRobot Vacuum Roomba Maker Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years  Bloomberg.comIRobot Commences Bankruptcy Process And Agrees To Acquisition By Picea  Nasdaq

iRobot files for bankruptcy  The VergeRoomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears  The Wall Street JournalRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy  Financial TimesRobot Vacuum Roomba Maker Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years  Bloomberg.comIRobot Commences Bankruptcy Process And Agrees To Acquisition By Picea  Nasdaq

After 35 years, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday night. Following issuing warnings earlier this year that it was fast running out of options, iRobot announced it will enter Chapter 11 protection and plans to be acquired by its contract manufacturer, the Chinese-based Picea Robotics. The company says it will continue to operate "with no anticipated disruption to its app functionality, customer programs, global partners, supply chain relationships, or ongoing product support." This should mean that, at least for now, your Roomba will continue cleaning your floors just as it did before. The Mass … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Robot Vacuum Roomba Maker Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years  Bloomberg.comRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout  ReutersRoomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears  The Wall Street JournalIRobot Commences Bankruptcy Process And Agrees To Acquisition By Picea  NasdaqiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR Newswire

Robot Vacuum Roomba Maker Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years  Bloomberg.comRoomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout  ReutersRoomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears  The Wall Street JournalIRobot Commences Bankruptcy Process And Agrees To Acquisition By Picea  NasdaqiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR Newswire

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout  ReutersRobot Vacuum Roomba Maker Files for Bankruptcy After 35 Years  Bloomberg.comiRobot Announces Strategic Transaction to Drive Long-Term Growth Plan  PR NewswireRoomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears  The Wall Street JournalIRobot Commences Bankruptcy Process And Agrees To Acquisition By Picea  Nasdaq