iRobot, the company that first brought robot vacuums into the mainstream home market, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has been acquired by its primary secured lender, the China-based robotics manufacturer Picea. This article breaks down what this news means, what it does not mean, and what current and future iRobot customers can expect.
Samsung has shared new details about the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum ahead of CES 2026, expanding on AI object recognition, liquid detection, and navigation features first previewed at IFA 2025.
Robotin has announced it will attend CES 2026, where it plans to demonstrate the Robotin R2, a modular robot designed to combine autonomous vacuuming with automated carpet washing.
Dreame has opened a new physical retail store at Garden State Plaza in New Jersey, marking the brand’s first retail location on the U.S. East Coast. The opening expands Dreame’s physical retail presence beyond its existing store in Los Angeles and represents a broader move beyond online-only sales channels.
iRobot’s stock jumped 135% last week after reports that the White House may push for major investment in domestic robotics. Here’s how U.S. industrial policy could reshape the future of the Roomba maker and the American robotics sector.
LG has received a 2026 CES Innovation Award in the Home Appliances category for its Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Built-In Station, a system that appears closely related to—if not the same as—the model the company previewed at IFA 2025.
The Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has been named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree for its fast charging, autonomous cleaning, and on-device AI, standing out in a highly competitive year for robot vacuums.
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Dreame Technology has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree for three products, including the Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum and the H15 Pro Heat wet/dry vacuum. With more than 3,600 submissions, this year’s program marks one of the most competitive cycles in the event’s history.
Narwal has updated its timeline for Matter support on the Flow robot vacuum, shifting availability from late 2025 to sometime in 2026. While the robot’s cleaning performance remains the same, smart home integration through Matter is still in progress as Narwal finalizes firmware and certification.
