iRobot announces eight smaller and better Roomba bots after bankruptcy
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Key Points:
- iRobot, the US company that invented robot vacuum cleaners, has re-emerged under new ownership after filing for bankruptcy, with Shenzhen PICEA Robotics, its primary Chinese manufacturer, taking over.
- The newly relaunched iRobot has announced eight new Roomba models, featuring improved performance, smaller sizes, and enhanced mopping capabilities including "hot spot mopping."
- The new product lineup starts at £229 ($309) for the base model 115 and goes up to £799 ($1,080) for the flagship 775, with prices roughly similar or slightly higher compared to the previous range.
- Key improvements include up to 25% smaller sizes for many models, higher suction power (up to 30,000 Pa in the flagship), and advanced features like pressurized hot spray pretreatment and AI-powered navigation.
- The entry-level Roomba 115 Combo offers strong value with doubled suction power to 15,000 Pa and an optional auto-empty dock for an additional £70 ($95).