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Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control

Founded in 1990 by three M.I.T. researchers, iRobot introduced its vacuum in 2002. Its restructuring will turn the company over to its largest creditor.

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Roomba vacuums on display in California last year. The chief executive of iRobot said the company’s acquisition by its Chinese supplier would secure its β€œlong-term future.”
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