iRobot.
American technology company that produces consumer and military robots
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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AI ethics is being applied to law enforcement, involving entities like iRobot and Interpol in Nigeria.Some support1 report
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iRobot is facing intense competition from lower-priced vacuums and Walmart, while simultaneously being acquired by Picea and Ames Watson in deals valued at nearly $140 million.Some support1 report
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Adam Pope has been hired as the Chief Engineer at iRobot.Some support1 report
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iRobot and Dreame are competing in the consumer robot vacuum market.Some support1 report
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iRobot introduced new proprietary vacuum seal technology for its Roomba Max 875 Combo.Some support2 reports
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iRobot began selling its products through the Amazon platform.Some support1 report
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The FCC has issued a ban on foreign-made mobile robots, and iRobot is one of the manufacturers affected by this new regulation.Well supported5 reports
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Colin Angle, co-founder and CEO, is leading iRobot.Some support1 report
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Samsung Electronics and iRobot are facing market competition among key players.Some support1 report
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iRobot appointed Gary Cohen as CEO and reported a 7% revenue increase in Japan.Some support3 reports
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SoftBank Robotics Group and iRobot are identified as leading vendors in the smart robots market.Some support2 reports
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Around iRobot this week
News at the entities that move iRobot most-
Amazon StructuralAshley Hinson is supported by the President in Sioux City, while Amazon plans a new data center near Linn County.Moves iRobot
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Amazon.com OperationalBenchmark lifted its price objective and gave a buy rating for Amazon.com.Moves iRobot
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Federal Communications Commission StructuralFCC rules are accelerating the decline of copper landlines, impacting telecom operations in Minnesota.Moves iRobot
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China Shared contextAnthony Scaramucci predicts potential impeachment for Donald Trump and suggests a trilateral meeting involving China.Moves iRobot
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Interpol Mentioned togetherMorocco and the Netherlands participated in an international fraud operation involving Interpol.Moves iRobot
Connections
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Gary Cohen Structural
Gary Cohen serves as the CEO of iRobot.
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Colin Angle Structural
Colin Angle serves as the co-founder and CEO of iRobot.
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Amazon Structural
iRobot sells its products through the Amazon platform, maintaining a competitive relationship despite a previously failed acquisition attempt.
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Amazon.com Operational
iRobot products integrate with Amazon's Alexa platform, following a history of M&A interest from Amazon.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
The Federal Communications Commission has imposed a ban or regulation that affects iRobot's manufacturing operations.
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SoftBank Robotics Group Operational
Both entities are identified as key players and leading vendors in the smart robots market, indicating direct competition.
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China Shared context
iRobot operates within the robot vacuum market, which is characterized by dominance from Chinese brands.
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Harry Potter Structural
Harry Potter served as the former Director of Research Safety at iRobot.
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Interpol Mentioned together
iRobot's technology is discussed in the context of AI ethics applied to law enforcement.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- AI ethics is being applied to law enforcement, involving entities like iRobot and Interpol in Nigeria.
- iRobot is facing intense competition from lower-priced vacuums and Walmart, while simultaneously being acquired by Picea and Ames Watson in deals valued at nearly $140 million.
- Adam Pope has been hired as the Chief Engineer at iRobot.
- iRobot and Dreame are competing in the consumer robot vacuum market.
- iRobot introduced new proprietary vacuum seal technology for its Roomba Max 875 Combo.
August 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
4 events- Colin Angle, co-founder and CEO, is leading iRobot.
- Samsung Electronics and iRobot are facing market competition among key players.
- iRobot appointed Gary Cohen as CEO and reported a 7% revenue increase in Japan.
- SoftBank Robotics Group and iRobot are identified as leading vendors in the smart robots market.