There’s something painfully American about the arc of iRobot, the company that taught your vacuum to navigate around the furniture. Founded in 1990 in Bedford, Massachusetts by MIT roboticist Rodney ...

Since its inception, iRobot has epitomized the synergy between groundbreaking technology and practical innovation. Over three and a half decades, the company has not only revolutionized consumer ...

It was a stunning turn of events when iRobot canceled its fourth quarter meeting in March, saying the company has had “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay afloat. It was a far cry from the ...

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. By Meaghan Tobin and Xinyun Wu Reporting from ...

We independently review everything we recommend. 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 ...

Robotics firm iRobot, originator of the robotic vacuum Roomba facing stiff competition from lower-priced competitors, told investors Tuesday that there was “substantial doubt” about the company’s ...

When iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Sunday, it marked the end of an era for one of America’s most beloved robotics companies. The Roomba maker, which had sold over 50 million robots since ...

Connor is a technology writer and editor, with a byline on multiple platforms. He has been writing for around nine years now across the web and in print too. Connor has attended the biggest tech expos ...

When a robotics pioneer who has spent decades building humanoid machines recommends that you stand at least nine feet away from any full-size walking robot, you should probably listen. “My advice to ...

• iRobot says customers should not see disruptions to products or support iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying it plans ...