Some companies have made it their explicit goal to create robots that look as human as possible. Robotics uses silicone skin humanoids with expressive faces and eyes that follow you, all to mimic emotion and build trust. The company is not afraid to march right into the unsettling feeling known as the uncanny valley.A zone in which people can tell something is trying to pass as human, but it isn't quite passing yet. Which may make some people uncomfortable. That is at least until these robots become advance ...

Hesai Positioned to Lead the Robotics Lidar Industry PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, has been named to Morgan Stanley's "Humanoid Tech 25", an exclusive list of the world's 25 most influential robotics companies. Hesai is the only lidar company included on the shortlist, recognized for delivering critical 3D perception capabilities that enable real-world robotics applications. Other companies featured on the Hu ...

Taren Point, Australia, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fitell Corporation (NASDAQ: FTEL) (“Fitell” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of 2FCulinaryAI, its first robotic product developed by its joint venture, 2F Robotics. The AI-driven robot cooking system is designed to deliver personalized and nutrition-customizable meals. 2FCulinaryAI marks the first commercial ready robotic solution produced under 2F Robotics. Targeted toward fitness and wellness conscious consumers, the product will be mar ...

Shares of iRobot Corporation (Nasdaq: IRBT), maker of the Roomba autonomous vacuum cleaner, are crashing today after the company announced that it will seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Most Read from Fast Company As of this writing, IRBT shares are down more than 78%—and the news is only expected to get worse for common shareholders. Consumers, on the other hand, may be wondering if their Roombas will stop working. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? On Sunday, iRobot Corporation said ...

Roomba maker iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but says that it doesn't expect any disruptions to devices as the more than 30-year-old company is taken private under a restructuring process. IRobot, which became well known for its robotic vacuums, has struggled of late, dealing with increased competition, layoffs and a declining stock price. In 2022 Amazon announced that it had agreed to buy iRobot for about $1.7 billion, but that deal was called off last year. Amazon blamed “undue an ...

Company Overview - iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, transferring full control to its primary manufacturer, Picea Robotics [2][3] - The restructuring aims to strengthen iRobot's financial position and ensure continuity for customers [4] Financial Performance - iRobot generated approximately $682 million in revenue in 2024, but its profitability has been declining [3] - The company faced increased costs due to a 46% tariff on imports from Vietnam, adding about $23 million in expenses this year [3] Market Competition - iRobot is under pressure from cheaper competitors, particularly from Chinese companies like Ecovacs Robotics [3] Future Outlook - iRobot expects to complete its prepackaged Chapter 11 process by February 2026 [3] - The combination of iRobot's design and R&D capabilities with Picea's manufacturing expertise is seen as a strategic move for the next phase of smart-home robotics [4] Alphabet's Investment - Alphabet is poised for a valuation increase related to its investment in SpaceX, which has recently completed a tender offer valuing the company at approximately $800 billion [4][5] - Alphabet has been a SpaceX investor for about a decade, initially investing $1 billion in 2015 for a 10% stake [6] Box Office Performance - Disney's "Zootopia 2" has maintained the top position at the box office, grossing $26.3 million over a recent weekend, bringing its domestic total to $259 million and global total to about $1.14 billion [8] - Universal's "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" and "Wicked: For Good" also performed well, with domestic earnings of $95.5 million and $312.1 million respectively [8][9]

2022年，科技巨头亚马逊曾同意以17亿美元收购iRobot，但在欧洲监管的反对下交易失败。iRobot的营收自2021年开始便持续下滑。凯雷集团曾在2023年 提供了一笔2亿美元的"救命钱"，但最终无济于事。 公告进一步表示，iRobot也将从纳斯达克交易所退市。公司同时预计，如果法院批准破产重组方案，公司普通股持有人将不会获得重组后公司的任何股 权，公司所有已发行和在外的权益将被取消，普通股持有人将遭受全部损失且无法收回其投资。 近年来，iRobot因盈利下滑、市场竞争加剧陷入困境，此前亚马逊收购计划亦告吹。iRobot诞生于1990年，由麻省理工学院计算机科学与人工智能实验室 (CSAIL)的创始主任罗德尼.布鲁克斯与两名学生共同创立。公司于2002年推出现象级扫地机器人Roomba，巅峰时期占全球市场份额超过8成。 12月15日，美国扫地机器人鼻祖iRobot在宣布申请破产并寻求制造商收购后，其美股盘前股价暴跌82%至0.77美元。 | 盘前价 | 0.771 涨幅盤前 | -82.15% | 交生 | -44.26% 120日 | | 33.33% | | --- | --- | --- | --- ...

Robotic arms assembling semiconductor components, representing advanced manufacturing and automation. Key Points The robotics industry is growing quickly, but some companies remain relatively obscure to investors. Investors willing to take on some risk may find significant opportunity in companies gaining their footing in this space. Three names to watch in the new year include Stereotaxis, Knightscope, and PROCEPT BioRobotics. Interested in Stereotaxis Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. T ...

The US company behind the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner has filed for bankruptcy protection and agreed to be taken over by one of its Chinese suppliers.iRobot, which is best known for debuting the Roomba vacuum cleaner in the early 2000s, will be taken over by a subsidiary of its main supplier, Picea Robotics.The Roomba maker, which is listed in the US, said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware as part of a restructuring agreement with Picea.iRobot’s earnings have come under pressure in recent y ...

iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ:IRBT) , the company behind the popular Roomba cleaning robots, has filed for bankruptcy after 35 years in the business. The stock has plunged 83.42% in the Monday pre-market.iRobot Files Chapter 11, To Go PrivateOn Sunday, the Massachusetts-based robotics company announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware court. The company will be acquired outright by its main manufacturer and lender, Shenzhen PICEA, a vacuum cleaner maker with R&D and ...