Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics, its lender and primary supplier, will acquire all of iRobot’s shares.

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      3 months ago

      Unlikely. Their ODM bought them. Our home maps would however become part of their property. While I’m not happy about it, I think I prefer that than Amazon having it tbh.

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      I’ve had a dumb Roomba (560? 650?) for years. The worst they can do is stop making replacement batteries and brushes available, and there’s plenty of third-party alternatives.

      Who buys a smart device when a dumb one is available and does the job just as well. 🤷‍♂️