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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, Acquired by Chinese Supplier

iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuums, has filed for bankruptcy and will be acquired by Picea Robotics, a subsidiary of its largest creditor, a Chinese supplier. This decision follows a decline in profits since the pandemic. The company has assured customers that service and app functionality will remain operational during the restructuring process.

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