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iRobot Emerges from Bankruptcy with Fresh Start
InnovationJan 24

iRobot Emerges from Bankruptcy with Fresh Start

The maker of Roomba vacuum cleaners has successfully restructured and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new ownership and renewed resources to innovate. After a failed Amazon acquisition and revenue struggles, iRobot is back on solid ground and committed to its millions of customers.

The Robot Report3 min read
iRobot Exits Bankruptcy, Eyes Next-Gen Smart Homes
InnovationJan 24

iRobot Exits Bankruptcy, Eyes Next-Gen Smart Homes

The maker of millions of Roomba vacuum cleaners has emerged from bankruptcy with new ownership and a stronger financial foundation. Meanwhile, delivery robot company Serve Robotics is bringing its scaling expertise to healthcare by acquiring hospital robot maker Diligent Robotics.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Roomba Inventor Bounces Back With 8 New Robot Vacuums
SolutionsMay 13

Roomba Inventor Bounces Back With 8 New Robot Vacuums

Just months after bankruptcy, iRobot has emerged under new ownership with eight upgraded Roomba models that are smaller, more powerful, and ready to compete. The company that started the robot vacuum revolution 23 years ago is proving that setbacks can lead to comebacks.

Google News - Technology2 min read
iRobot Founder Launches Robot Companions With Real Emotions
VideosMay 7

iRobot Founder Launches Robot Companions With Real Emotions

Colin Angle, who put 50 million Roombas in homes worldwide, is building robots designed to form genuine emotional bonds with people. His new company Familiar Machines & Magic just emerged from stealth with a mission to create "artificial life" for a more caring world.

The Robot Report2 min read
iRobot Founder Unveils AI Companion Robot That Hugs Back
InnovationMay 5

iRobot Founder Unveils AI Companion Robot That Hugs Back

The entrepreneur who brought robot vacuums to millions of homes just revealed his next invention: cute, furry robots designed purely for companionship. These AI-powered "Familiars" can remember your conversations, express emotions through movement, and respond to touch.

Engadget2 min read
How Roomba Made Us Fall in Love With Robot Vacuums
Innovation5d ago

How Roomba Made Us Fall in Love With Robot Vacuums

A group of engineers spent nearly a decade perfecting a little robot that would change how we clean our homes forever. The Roomba didn't just vacuum floors—it sparked a revolution in home robotics and became so beloved that people gave their robots names.

The Verge2 min read
Roomba Creator Builds AI Pet Robot That Learns Your Habits
InnovationMay 5

Roomba Creator Builds AI Pet Robot That Learns Your Habits

The robotics pioneer behind Roomba just unveiled a cuddly four-legged robot companion that adapts to your life using AI. The Familiar could bring emotional support to millions who can't care for traditional pets.

Fast Company - Innovation3 min read