Not surprising based on Amazon's move in this sector.
"Alexa, vacuum the living room."
"Alexa, vacuum the living room."
Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire iRobot, makers of Roomba robot vacuums. The deal is valued at approximately $1.7 billion, and Amazon will acquire iRobot for $61 per share in an all-cash transaction.
Amazon to acquire Roomba robot vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
A huge move in the home robotics sector
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