There may be some changes in the product line. It will take some time for the deal to get regulatory and shareholder approval, which means nothing will change for Roomba users in the short term.Īssuming the deal goes through, Roomba users can, at the very least, anticipate software upgrades that more deeply integrate Amazon's Alexa into their existing Roomba robot vacuums and Bravaa Jet robot mops. In a release on the acquisition, SVP for Amazon Devices Dave Limp said, “Customers love iRobot products – and I’m excited to work with the iRobot team to invent in ways that make customers’ lives easier and more enjoyable.”Ĭolin Angle, who will remain on as CEO (Greiner left the company years ago), said in the release, "Amazon shares our passion for building thoughtful innovations that empower people to do more at home, and I cannot think of a better place for our team to continue our mission." What's next It does not, however, offer an Amazon-branded robot vacuum. There are smart speakers, outlets, clocks, video call screens, and streaming devices. IRobot joins Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, which has spent the last seven years building a broad line of smart home technologies, mostly under the umbrella of the Echo line.
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