iRobot, Roomba 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,
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 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 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.
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.
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