iRobot has announced a new line of Roombas, a year after it debuted its first lidar-based robot vacuums. This week, it introduced eight robot vacuums that improve on its current lineup and feature lower prices, some up to £200 (about $270) cheaper. Key changes include higher suction power, a smaller overall size to better navigate your home, more models with roller mops, and the introduction of "hot spot mopping."
iRobot filed for bankruptcy late last year, underwent a reboot, and is now owned by Shenzhen Picea Robotics, a Chinese original design manufacturer of robotic vacuums. The company says its new lineup is up to 25 percent smaller f …
