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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, Transfers Control to Chinese Partners

12/15/2025

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iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on December 14, 2025.
The filing follows years of declining earnings and debt issues.
The restructuring transfers control to Shenzhen Picea Robotics and Santrum Hong Kong, its main supplier and lender.
The transition marks a significant shift in iRobot's 35-year history as it navigates financial challenges with new partners.

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iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on December 14, 2025.
The filing follows years of declining earnings and debt issues.
The restructuring transfers control to Shenzhen Picea Robotics and Santrum Hong Kong, its main supplier and lender.
The transition marks a significant shift in iRobot's 35-year history as it navigates financial challenges with new partners.