Robot filed for bankruptcy after debt, tariffs and competition crushed growth, sending its stock tumbling and ending a once‑promising robotics story.

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Allow me to add an additional downer note to this grimmest of news days: iRobot, the company that manufactures

iRobot’s Roomba line of robot vacuums is so iconic that many people refer to all robotic vacuums as “Roombas.” But Roombas stand out from the competition as some of the most powerful, advanced models, mapping your home and avoiding obstacles to ...

iRobot debuted the Roomba Vac last year as a cheap robot vacuum offering many of its newer technologies, and it retails for $249. However, right now, you can grab it for just $119. That does mark an all-time low for the Roomba Vac, beating its previous all ...

It's a not-so-merry Christmas for iRobot. Learn about the Chinese buyout, potential tariffs, and what this deal means for American consumers.

According to iRobot’s press release, “this agreement represents a critical step toward strengthening iRobot’s financial foundation and positioning the Company for long-term growth and innovation,” which sounds like the sort of thing that you put in a press release when you’re trying your best to put a positive spin on really,