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iRobot

[PUBLIC]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Bedford, MA · Est. 1990 · 9 models registered · 23 deployments

New deploymentRecent pressGoing concern
SiteRisk Profile

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies iRobot: 9 models, 23 deployments across 3 regions. 18 sources back the record.

Ownership

PUBLIC

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Bedford, MA

IP / Patents

15 Active

Platform Models

9

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

iRobot is an American home robotics company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, developing the Roomba robot vacuum cleaners, Braava mopping robots, and smart home cleaning devices. iRobot pioneered the consumer robot vacuum market and remains a Global leader.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 75.0%

Clean safety record across 23 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 23 operational sites across 5 countries. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

  • SERVICE

Key Facts

FocusConsumer floor-care robots
RobotCreator of the Roomba (2002), which defined the robot-vacuum category
StageProposed Amazon acquisition was terminated in January 2024
BackersAcquired by Picea (Shenzhen PICEA Robotics) on 2026-01-23
CEOGary Cohen (new CEO, stabilizing core Roomba business)
StatusFILED CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY — December 2025
Failed acquisitionAmazon acquisition blocked by regulators (2024)
WorkforceHalved through multiple rounds of layoffs
Financial stageDistressed — Chapter 11 bankruptcy, restructuring
CompetitionUnder pressure from Chinese robot vacuum manufacturers
Contract ManufacturersBYD Electronic, Simatelex Manufactory, VS Industry Berhad — all China-based OEM manufacturers producing Roomba products since 2002
Amazon Acquisition BlockedAmazon attempted $1.7B acquisition; blocked by EU/FTC regulators in 2024. iRobot subsequently struggled financially.

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for iRobot.

Leadership & Founders

3 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Founding Team

Helen Greiner[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company · EASE

Colin Angle[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (5 Tracked)

Colin AngleCo-founder & Former CEO
Youssef SalehSVP and GM, Remote Presence Business Unit
Marcio MacedoDirector of Product Management, Commercial Robots
Tom WagnerChief Technology Officer
Helen GreinerCo-founder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

5 entries
Total Tracked3
Operating3
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Qualcomm x iRobot (Roomba i7 Compute Platform)Dec 1, 2018

    MOST RECENT · Qualcomm x iRobot (Roomba i7 Compute Platform) · 2018-12-01 · with Qualcomm · OPERATING · Simatelex x iRobot (Roomba Contract Manufacturing) · 2002-01-01 · with Simatelex Manufactory · OPERATING · BYD Electronic x iRobot (Roomba Contract Manufacturing) · 2002-01-01 · with BYD Electronic · OPERATING

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

iRobot - 23 deploymentsiRobot

Patents & Intellectual Property

15 entries
Active IP Portfolio (15 Filings Tracked)
  • US6883201[granted]USPTO

    US6883201usptograntedassignee

  • US7571511B2[granted]USPTO

    US7571511B2usptograntedgranted 2009-08-11assignee

  • US20220386834A1[granted]USPTO

    US20220386834A1usptograntedgranted 2025-05-20assignee

  • US8311674B2[granted]USPTO

    US8311674B2usptograntedgranted 2012-11-20assignee

  • US12239280B2[granted]USPTO

    US12239280B2usptograntedgranted 2025-02-11assignee

  • US7805220B2[granted]USPTO

    US7805220B2usptograntedgranted 2010-09-28assignee

  • US6883201B2[granted]USPTO

    US6883201B2usptograntedgranted 2005-04-26assignee

  • US9788698B2[granted]USPTO

    US9788698B2usptograntedgranted 2017-10-10assignee

  • US10383499B2[granted]USPTO

    US10383499B2usptograntedgranted 2019-08-20assignee

  • US8392021B2[granted]USPTO

    US8392021B2usptograntedgranted 2013-01-01assignee

  • US7706917B1[granted]USPTO

    US7706917B1usptograntedgranted 2010-04-27assignee

  • US6809490B2[granted]USPTO

    US6809490B2usptograntedgranted 2004-10-26assignee

  • US9955841B2[granted]USPTO

    US9955841B2usptograntedgranted 2018-05-01assignee

  • US20060020369A1[granted]USPTO

    US20060020369A1usptopendingassignee

  • US8961695B2[granted]USPTO

    US8961695B2usptograntedgranted 2015-02-10assignee

Platform Models

9 entries
iRobot Roomba j7[PRODUCTION][2002]

The iRobot Roomba j7 is a self-navigating robot vacuum manufactured by iRobot, now a subsidiary of Amazon following the 2023 acquisition.

service · 1 deployment

Risk Profile
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+[PRODUCTION][2024]

Flagship vacuum-and-mop robot navigating by PrecisionVision camera-based vSLAM (NOT LiDAR) with RGB-camera obstacle detection that recognizes and avoids hazards (cords, pet waste, shoes).

food-service · 1 deployment

Risk Profile
Roomba 105 Combo[PRODUCTION][2024]

The Roomba 105 Combo is a robot vacuum made by iRobot.

food-service · 3 deployments

Risk Profile
Roomba 105 Vac[PRODUCTION][2024]

The Roomba 105 Vac is a robot vacuum manufactured by iRobot.

food-service · 3 deployments

Risk Profile
Roomba 205 Combo[PRODUCTION][2024]

The Roomba 205 Combo is a robot vacuum produced by iRobot.

food-service · 3 deployments

Risk Profile
Roomba Max 705 Combo[PRODUCTION][2024]

The Roomba Max 705 Combo is a robot vacuum produced by iRobot.

food-service · 3 deployments

Risk Profile
Roomba Max 705 Vac[PRODUCTION][2024]

The Roomba Max 705 Vac is a robot vacuum produced by iRobot.

food-service · 3 deployments

Risk Profile
Roomba Plus 405 Combo[PRODUCTION][2024]

The Roomba Plus 405 Combo is a robot vacuum produced by iRobot.

food-service · 3 deployments

Risk Profile
Roomba Plus 505 Combo[PRODUCTION][2024]

The Roomba Plus 505 Combo is a robot vacuum manufactured by iRobot.

food-service · 3 deployments

Risk Profile

Deployments

23 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry
Service & Cobot Robotics/

FAQ

13 entries
What is iRobot?

iRobot is an American home robotics company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, developing the Roomba robot vacuum cleaners, Braava mopping robots, and smart home cleaning devices. iRobot pioneered the consumer robot vacuum market and remains a Global leader.

What does iRobot make?

iRobot has 9 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Roomba Plus 505 Combo, Roomba Plus 405 Combo, Roomba Max 705 Vac and 6 others (iRobot builds physical robots).

Is iRobot publicly traded?

iRobot is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Picea (Shenzhen PICEA Robotics on the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with iRobot?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to iRobot building in the same form factors include Amazon, Roborock, Ecovacs Robotics, SharkNinja.

Who is the CEO of iRobot?

Gary Cohen is the ceo of iRobot, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in iRobot?

iRobot has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Picea (Shenzhen PICEA Robotics (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is iRobot headquartered?

iRobot is headquartered in Bedford, MA.

Who owns iRobot?

iRobot is owned by Picea (Shenzhen PICEA Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does iRobot operate robots?

iRobot operates 23 verified deployments, including at Germany, Europe, United Kingdom, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).

How many robots has iRobot deployed?

DEPLOY has 23 verified iRobot deployments on record at sites including Germany, Europe, United Kingdom, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is iRobot a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, iRobot ranks in roughly the top 25% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was iRobot founded?

iRobot was founded in 1990.

Is iRobot safe?

iRobot has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.