Should you worry that most robot vacuums are Chinese now?

The bankruptcy and takeover of Roomba is a reminder of the high stakes and minimal protections of data-gobbling home vacuums.

Thanks to Antitrust Officials, iRobot Will Be Acquired by a Chinese Robotics Firm Instead of Amazon

Regulators warned Amazon’s iRobot deal would hurt consumers. Instead, the Roomba maker collapsed and sold to China.

iRobot co-founder says FTC's opposition to Amazon deal was 'wrong-minded' following bankruptcy filing

Robot filed for bankruptcy and will be bought by Chinese manufacturer after Amazon's $1.4 billion acquisition was blocked by ...
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New England-Based iRobot Files For Bankruptcy Amid Trump Tariffs, Growing Competition

The suburban Boston company behind the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner is declaring bankruptcy.iRobot announced that it filed ...

How Lina Khan Killed iRobot

She blocked Amazon’s takeover, and now the Chinese will own it.
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Market Monday: iRobot declares bankruptcy amid tariff pressures

iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner, has declared bankruptcy after its stock plummeted from pandemic ...

What is Roomba’s legacy after bankruptcy?

Tariffs and cheaper rivals have displaced the innovative robot company ...
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Roomba goes bankrupt, China takes control

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