# iRobot has been saved from oblivion by a mysterious Chinese robo-vac giant – here's what that means

> iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy There should be no immediate disruption for Roomba owners A new owner, Picea Robotics, is taking over We knew iRobot was in trouble, and the smart vacuum maker has now…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/irobot-has-been-saved-from-oblivion-by-a-mysterious-chinese-robo-vac-giant-heres-what-that-means?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=694000c2c92661a056379bdc)
- **Published:** 2025-12-15
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #robotics #irobot #bankruptcy #chinese #chapter #filed #giant #means
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