Trending Now - Irobot Unveils Compact, Affordable Roomba Models Post-bankruptcy

WHO:

9to5Mac - iRobot, a company that invented robot vacuum cleaners 23 years ago.

The Verge - Shenzhen Picea Robotics, the new owner of iRobot after its bankruptcy.

WHAT:

9to5Mac - iRobot announced eight new Roomba models after emerging from bankruptcy.

The Verge - The new Roomba models feature improved performance, smaller sizes, higher suction power, and the introduction of “hot spot mopping.”

9to5Mac - The new lineup is up to 25 percent smaller for many models.

The Verge - The new models will launch in mid-2026, rolling out in phases across North America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

WHERE:

9to5Mac - The new models will be available in North America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The Verge - The new models are listed on iRobot.co.uk.

WHEN:

The Verge - The new models will launch in mid-2026.

WHY:

9to5Mac - iRobot struggled to keep pace with competitors offering more affordable products, leading to its voluntary bankruptcy at the end of the previous year.

HOW:

9to5Mac - The new Roomba models utilize a combination of LiDAR and AI-powered camera systems for navigation.

The Verge - The flagship Roomba Max 775 features a self-cleaning roller mop and an AutoWash dock that empties the robot’s bin, washes its mop with hot water, and dries it with hot air.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 01:36 UTC)

iRobot, the company known for creating robot vacuum cleaners, has announced eight new Roomba models after emerging from bankruptcy, now owned by Shenzhen Picea Robotics. These new models, which will launch in mid-2026, boast improved performance, smaller sizes, and higher suction power, along with a unique “hot spot mopping” feature, and will be available across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The flagship Roomba Max 775 will include a self-cleaning roller mop and an AutoWash dock that empties the robot’s bin, washes its mop with hot water, and dries it with hot air.