Roomba maker iRobot bought by Chinese supplier after filing for bankruptcy

History waits for no one to get on (aka time and tide wait for no man)! Another Chinese takeover!

Astonishing how Google AI describes this acquisition: "No, iRobot wasn't directly "purchased by China," but the Roomba maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2025 and its assets are being acquired by Picea Robotics, a Chinese-based manufacturer that already produced iRobot's products, effectively making Picea the new owner, taking the company private and wiping out existing shareholders. This acquisition by its main supplier, Picea"

They say AI hallucinates quite a bit! 😊

Roomba maker iRobot bought by Chinese supplier after filing for bankruptcy | Manufacturing sector | The Guardian "US-listed company, whose profits have been in decline since the pandemic, will be taken over by Picea"

Credits: Saugroboter-Pionier iRobot insolvent – China übernimmt

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