iRobot's Roomba vacuums are in trouble
iRobot—the company behind Roomba vacuums—just reported a 24.6% revenue drop for Q3 2025, falling to $145.8 million from $193.4 million last year.
The slump hit hardest in the US and stretched across all major markets.
iRobot is bleeding money
With shrinking profit margins and rising expenses, iRobot posted a $17.7 million loss this quarter (last year, it was actually making money).
They haven't found new funding and are running low on cash, according to recent SEC filings.
They might have to file for bankruptcy
SEC filings say that if iRobot can't meet loan terms or get more cash soon, it might have to "significantly curtail or cease operations"—including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
Management is looking at options like selling the company or refinancing but hasn't locked anything in yet.
What this means for your Roomba
If you use app features or voice commands with your Roomba, here's the catch: if things go south and services shut down, those cloud features could stop working (though you can still run your robot manually).
It's another reminder that smart home gadgets relying on cloud support aren't always future-proof—especially when competition is heating up.