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.
iRobot launches new Roomba robot vacuum series – but there’s a very big catch
Alongside the new navigation, iRobot has added rotating discs to the Plus 405 and 505 Combo robot vacuums which allows them to lift up the mops to avoid getting carpets wet. The new iRobot Roombas also have 7,000Pa suction power and will come with AutoWash docking stations for emptying and self-cleaning.
Roomba's Cheapest Robot Vacuums Now Have 3 Premium Features (Without the Upcharge)
Robot Roomba's new 2025 lineup brings formerly premium-level features into its entry-level and midrange models. Here's what's new.
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,
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,
If iRobot goes bust, what happens to your Roomba?
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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 ...
iRobot’s Future in Doubt as Board Explores Options, Including a Potential Sale
A year after Amazon abandoned its plan to purchase iRobot for $1.4 billion, the Roomba-maker warns it may not be able to ...
Roomba-Maker Warns Investors It Could Die, Stock Craters
Robot’s stock fell as much as 40% early Wednesday after the maker of robot vacuums told investors that it has “” Sales were ...
iRobot just completely overhauled its lineup with 8 new Roombas for 2025
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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 ...
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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 ...