iRobot Corporation
About
About iRobot Corporation
iRobot develops consumer home robots, best known for Roomba vacuuming systems and Braava mopping robots. Its products combine navigation, floor sensing, cleaning hardware, mapping and connected applications to automate recurring household care.
Features such as obstacle recognition, self-emptying, pad washing and room-level control vary by model and market. The company sells complete consumer products supported by replacement parts, accessories and software services.
Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Qualcomm
Inbound - Compute & Control - The 2018 iRobot Roomba i7+ configuration incorporated a Qualcomm APQ8009 processor
Source - Benchmark Electronics
Inbound - Manufacturing - Benchmark manufactured iRobot's SUGV family in Nashua, New Hampshire, in fiscal 2009
Source - Jabil
Inbound - Manufacturing - Jabil's March 2010 agreement covered manufacturing, testing, assembly, packaging and shipping of iRobot products
Source - Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co.
Inbound - Manufacturing - PICEA contract manufactures Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners for iRobot
Source - Jetta Company
Inbound - Manufacturing - In FY2009, Jetta Company contract-manufactured Roomba 400 and Scooba for iRobot
Source - Polaris Contract Manufacturing
Inbound - Manufacturing - In FY2009, Polaris Contract Manufacturing manufactured iRobot's Maritime underwater robot family
Source - Gem City Engineering
Inbound - Manufacturing - In FY2009, Gem City Engineering contract-manufactured PackBot for iRobot
Source - Kin Yat Industrial
Inbound - Manufacturing - In FY2009, Kin Yat Industrial contract-manufactured Roomba 500 for iRobot
Source - Kaynes Technology
Inbound - Manufacturing - In FY2009, Kaynes Technology contract-manufactured Negotiator robots for iRobot
Source - Clearpath Robotics
Outbound - Mobility - iRobot supplies the Create 3 mobile base integrated into TurtleBot 4 Standard
Source - Clearpath Robotics
Outbound - Mobility - iRobot supplies the Create 3 mobile base integrated into TurtleBot 4 Lite
Source - Trossen Robotics
Outbound - Mobility - Trossen offers the iRobot Create 3 as a named mobile-base configuration for its LoCoBot research platform
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Team
- Gary Cohen - CEO
Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-14 - Product Launch - iRobot Japan announces Roomba Max 875 Combo for 21 October release
Japanese availability is scheduled for 21 October; the announcement was published on 14 October. ThermaMist sprays 60°C water, while the AutoWash station washes the mop at 80°C and dries it at 55°C. The Japan-market package costs ¥249,800 including tax and qualifies for the local three-year premium support programme.
Source - 2026-09-04 - Demonstration - iRobot demonstrates Roomba Duo two-robot cleaning concept
The main vacuum and steam-mop robot deploys the ultra-thin companion from an autonomous mobile dock and shares a home map with it. Both robots use ClearView Pro dual-line LiDAR and PrecisionVision AI navigation. The live demonstration used existing Roomba Plus 575 Combo hardware for the companion concept, and iRobot Japan said there is no current sales plan.
Source - 2025-12-15 - Partnership - iRobot files for bankruptcy protection under Picea restructuring
Picea, or Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., Ltd., is iRobot’s primary contract manufacturer.. IRobot, which became well known for its robotic vacuums, has struggled of late, dealing with increased competition, layoffs and a declining stock price.
Source - 2025-12-14 - Acquisition - iRobot enters Chapter 11 process for acquisition by Picea
iRobot entered a restructuring support agreement for Picea to acquire the company through a court-supervised Chapter 11 process. The company filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions on 14 December 2025 and said operations, product support and app functionality were expected to continue during the process. The proposed transaction would make iRobot a privately held Picea subsidiary; completion was still subject to court approval at announcement.
Source - 2025-04-23 - Product Launch - iRobot introduces Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot plus AutoEmpty Dock
iRobot launched the Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot paired with an AutoEmpty dock as a higher-performance vacuum-only tier. Press materials emphasize stronger suction and longer hands-free cleaning intervals. The SKU further segments the 2025 lineup into distinct performance bands.
Source - 2025-03-11 - Product Launch - iRobot introduces a suite of innovative Roomba floor-cleaning robots
iRobot rolled out a new wave of Roomba vacuums and 2-in-1 vacuum-mop systems with upgraded navigation and dock options. Messaging framed the drop as a portfolio-wide refresh rather than a single-SKU launch. The cycle represents the main 2025 product reset for the core floor-care robot business.
Source - 2024-10-21 - Product Launch - iRobot brings more power and self-emptying to the affordable Roomba Essential lineup
iRobot launched Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential with higher cleaning power and an AutoEmpty dock for hands-off debris handling. The drop pushes the Essential family further down-market while importing premium convenience features. The release is a named consumer lineup expansion rather than a vague portfolio tweak.
Source - 2024-01-29 - Org Change - Amazon and iRobot agree to terminate pending acquisition
Amazon and iRobot mutually agreed to terminate the previously announced acquisition. The move ends the pending cash deal first unveiled in August 2022. The decision reset iRobot's strategic trajectory and subsequent restructuring backdrop.
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Notes
Profile notes
- iRobot continued through bankruptcy under the contract manufacturer that already built Roombas
reviewed 2026-07-18 - After its proposed Amazon acquisition ended in 2024, iRobot restructured and later entered a prepackaged Chapter 11 process in December 2025. The court-supervised plan transferred the company to Picea, its primary contract manufacturer and a creditor, rather than liquidating the Roomba business.
Source - iRobot’s military robots left the consumer company before becoming Teledyne FLIR products
reviewed 2026-07-20 - iRobot sold its Defense & Security business in 2016, creating Endeavor Robotics as a separate company. FLIR acquired Endeavor in 2019, and Teledyne later acquired FLIR. PackBot, SUGV and related military systems therefore did not remain with the Roomba company through its later bankruptcy; their operating and support lineage runs through Endeavor to Teledyne FLIR.
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Relations
Relationships
- Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co.
Completed Acquisition - Picea acquired 100% of iRobot through the completed court-supervised restructuring transaction.
- Root Robotics
Acquired Education Robot Business; Later Transferred To Sam Labs - iRobot acquired Root Robotics in 2019; SAM Labs later took over the Root coding-robot product line and customer support.
- Evolution Robotics
Acquired Company And Mint Lineage - iRobot acquired Evolution Robotics in 2012; its Mint floor-cleaning robot was subsequently renamed Braava.
Context
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Context tags
- Consumer floor-cleaning robot builder - Peer Group
- Consumer floor cleaning - Workflow
- Consumer cleaning robot OEM - Stack Layer
- Consumer home robot builder - Workflow
- Household chore robotics - Workflow
- Home robotics environments - Customer Environment
- Home service robot OEM - Stack Layer
- Commercial deployment - Commercial Stage