Is iRobot Still in Business?
A dated timeline of iRobot's bankruptcy and sale to Picea, what changed for the Roomba app and your data, and whether a Roomba is still a safe buy.
By , research by the BestBots team · Updated Oct 19, 2026
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Yes, iRobot is still in business. It went through a pre packaged Chapter 11 process and on January 23, 2026 was sold to Picea, its longtime contract manufacturer and lender, becoming a private company. It kept operating from Bedford, Massachusetts, the Roomba app kept working, and it launched new Roombas in July and September 2026.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | Amazon and iRobot abandon their merger after EU and US regulatory opposition; Amazon pays a $94 million breakup fee and iRobot cuts 31% of staff |
| May 2024 | Gary Cohen named CEO |
| December 14, 2025 | iRobot announces a pre packaged Chapter 11 process in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, with Picea acquiring 100% of its equity |
| January 23, 2026 | Transaction closes; iRobot exits Chapter 11 as a private company wholly owned by Picea; iRobot Safe created for US data |
| March 10, 2026 | Roomba Mini launches in the UK and Europe |
| July 7, 2026 | Five new Roomba models and the Roomba Electro Plus announced for North America |
| September 2, 2026 | Roomba Max 875 Combo announced, iRobot's most powerful robot |
| September 4, 2026 | Roomba Duo prototype shown at IFA in Berlin; Hao Li quoted as CEO |
Who owns iRobot now
Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., Ltd. and Santrum Hong Kong Co., Limited, together "Picea," own 100% of iRobot's equity. Picea was already iRobot's primary contract manufacturer and secured lender. iRobot describes Picea as having R&D and manufacturing in China and Vietnam, more than 7,000 employees, over 1,300 IP rights and more than 20 million robot vacuums sold.
Under the plan, existing iRobot common stock was cancelled and holders received no equity. iRobot is no longer a Nasdaq company.
What changed for Roomba owners
The app. iRobot said in December 2025 that it expected no disruption to app functionality, customer programs, partners or product support. The current Roomba Home app rates 4.7 from 34,856 ratings on the App Store, and the older iRobot Home (Classic) app 4.6 from 171,913.
Your data. iRobot set up iRobot Safe, a US based subsidiary with an independent board of US citizens, an independent US based Data Security Officer and its own CEO, to separate non US ownership from US consumer data.
Warranties. Neither the December 2025 nor the January 2026 release addresses warranties directly. Keep your receipt and register the robot.
New products. iRobot is still shipping. The July 2026 lineup added the Roomba Max 775 Combo, Max 715, Plus 575 Combo, Plus 515 Combo and Plus 415 Combo to North America, and the September 2026 Roomba Max 875 Combo brought 35,000 Pa and a 90 day dock.
The FCC rule
On July 28, 2026, the FCC acted against new foreign produced advanced robotic devices, including robot vacuums. Consumer Reports explains that robots you already own are unaffected, retailers can still sell models that already have FCC approval, and authorized devices can keep receiving security and firmware updates until January 1, 2029 unless that date is extended. Manufacturers can seek conditional approval for new models.
Should you still buy a Roomba
A Roomba is a reasonable buy in late 2026, with two caveats. First, the company's long term support under new ownership is still young; the risk is lower than in December 2025, but owners of other brands have more history to lean on. Second, new Roomba models have few owner reviews yet; the Max 875 had a handful of Amazon ratings at our check, while the budget Roomba 105 Combo shows 4.4 from 49,386.
If you already own a Roomba, keep using it, update the app and firmware, and buy parts while they are easy to find. If you are choosing between brands, see Is a Roomba Worth It and Roomba vs Roborock.
Frequently asked questions
Is iRobot still in business?
Yes. iRobot completed a court supervised sale to Picea on January 23, 2026, exited Chapter 11 and kept operating from Bedford, Massachusetts. It launched new Roomba models in July and September 2026.
Did iRobot go bankrupt?
Yes, through a pre packaged Chapter 11 process announced December 14, 2025 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. It was a restructuring and sale, not a liquidation, and it closed on January 23, 2026.
Who owns iRobot now?
Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., Ltd. and Santrum Hong Kong Co., Limited, together called Picea, own 100% of iRobot. Picea was iRobot's main contract manufacturer and secured lender, and it says it has sold more than 20 million robot vacuums.
Will my Roomba still work?
Yes. iRobot said in December 2025 that it expected no disruption to app functionality, customer programs or product support during the process, and the company kept operating after the sale. The Roomba Home app rates 4.7 from 34,856 App Store ratings at our check.
What happens to my Roomba data under Chinese ownership?
iRobot created iRobot Safe, a separate US subsidiary with an independent board of US citizens, an independent US based Data Security Officer and its own CEO, to separate non US ownership from US consumer data. Review the Roomba Home app's privacy settings either way.
What happened to iRobot stock?
Existing IRBT common stock was cancelled under the plan, holders received no equity, and iRobot is now private and no longer listed on Nasdaq.
Is it safe to buy a Roomba in 2026?
It is safer than it was in late 2025: the sale closed, the company is funded by its manufacturer and new models are shipping. The open questions are long term support and the FCC's July 2026 action on foreign made robots, which affects new authorizations but not robots already approved.
Why did iRobot fail?
Amazon's planned acquisition was abandoned in January 2024 after regulatory opposition in the EU and US, and iRobot cut 31% of its staff that month. In December 2025 it agreed to be acquired by Picea, its contract manufacturer and secured lender, through Chapter 11.