Irobot Is in Trouble, but Roomba Is Already Dead
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The article discusses the decline of Roomba, a popular robot vacuum brand, and its impact on its parent company iRobot, sparking a discussion on the reasons behind its failure and the future of robotics.
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Discussion (20 points, 3 days ago, 14 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45821952
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