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Who Owns Roomba Now? iRobot, Picea Robotics and the 2026 Takeover Explained

Who owns Roomba now? Picea Robotics acquired 100% of iRobot in 2026. See how its manufacturer became lender, owner and strategic operator.

2026-07-1710 min read
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SharkNinja's Hit Product Pipeline

As iRobot moved into restructuring, SharkNinja kept growing. Its edge is not one breakout product, but a product pipeline that links consumer pain points, retail channels, China-based R&D, supply-chain speed, and demonstration-led marketing.

2026-06-208 min read
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Floorcare

iRobot’s Decline and the New Order in Robot Vacuums

A review of iRobot’s decline, from its early category leadership to product, financial and competitive pressure from Chinese robot vacuum brands.

2026-06-106 min read
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Floorcare

iRobot’s Financial Crisis

On December 1, IRobot’s official website released a financial document, which disclosed some of IRobot’s debt situation.

2026-06-105 min read
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Floorcare

iRobot Exits and DJI Enters

iRobot steps back as DJI enters the robot vacuum market, reshaping home cleaning technology.

2026-06-093 min read
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Floorcare

Follow-up on the Lawsuit That Changed the Robot Vacuum Industry

A follow-up analysis of the ITC patent case that reshaped the robot vacuum industry and affected iRobot, Ecovacs and other market players.

2026-06-093 min read
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Floorcare

iRobot Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Revenue

iRobot’s fourth-quarter and full-year revenue figures reveal the financial pressure behind its struggle to defend the Roomba business.

2026-06-094 min read
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Floorcare

Ecovacs and iRobot Reach a Cooperation Agreement

The Ecovacs-iRobot cooperation signal matters because it connects tariff pressure, global robot vacuum competition and the changing balance between Chinese and U.S. brands.

2026-06-095 min read
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Floorcare

iRobot’s Uncertain Future

iRobot’s uncertain future reflects the pressure facing the original robot vacuum leader as Chinese brands accelerate product cycles and global competition tightens.

2026-06-096 min read
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Floorcare

iRobot at the Crossroads

A new translation on iRobot’s 2021 performance, product gaps, Chinese competition and why the former robot vacuum leader faced a crossroads.

2026-06-097 min read
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