Robot became synonymous with home robots when it introduced the Roomba vacuum over 20 years ago, eventually selling 50 million models and becoming an acquisition target for Amazon. But the company gave investors a stark warning Wednesday,

Alongside the new navigation, iRobot has added rotating discs to the Plus 405 and 505 Combo robot vacuums which allows them to lift up the mops to avoid getting carpets wet. The new iRobot Roombas also have 7,000Pa suction power and will come with AutoWash docking stations for emptying and self-cleaning.

Robot Roomba's new 2025 lineup brings formerly premium-level features into its entry-level and midrange models. Here's what's new.

After its latest financial figures were worse than forecast, the company said there’s “substantial doubt” it can survive another 12 months.

iRobot, maker of the Roomba autonomous vacuum, has suffered over the past few years from slumping sales, failed new products, and an aborted takeover attempt by Amazon.

iRobot has been known as a robot vacuum standard since its launch over 20 years ago. Today the company announced a complete redesign of almost its entire product line, with new entry-level, midrange, and high-end robot vacuums. Almost every model features an AutoEmpty Dock and mopping variant to round out the Roomba catalog.

The loss-making company was once valued at $3.56 billion in 2021, driven by pandemic-fueled demand. It is now worth less than $200 million.