Robot just declared chapter 11 bankruptcy. And though it’s being bought out, it’s hard to tell what that means for Roomba owners.

For now, current Roomba robot vacuums will still work, but it's unclear how long that will last. I knew it was coming, but I didn't realize it would hurt this bad. After 35 years, iRobot, the creator of the Roomba -- which is basically the Klenex of robot vacuums -- has filed for bankruptcy protection.

While iRobot is selling itself off as scrap, let's remember what actually makes a good robovac.

Popular robot vacuum maker, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy after 35 years, but what does this mean for customers?

The original Roomba was the first robot vacuum in the US, and the second ever made, following Electrolux’s Trilobite the year prior. A basic bump-and-roll bot with bump and cliff sensors, the Roomba rolled randomly around your home, sucking up dirt, bumping from wall to wall, and generally trying not to fall down stairs.

For many households, the Roomba robot vacuum epitomized the promise of home robotics, offering a glimpse into a future where chores are effortlessly managed by machines. However, the recent bankruptcy of iRobot,

Tariffs and cheaper rivals have displaced the innovative robot company

This iRobot Roomba vacuum deal is the kind of clean house magic we actually want. Woot has the Roomba Q011 marked down to $89.99, with a reference price of $249.99, which is 64% off. Why this Roomba is a solid pick If floors are constantly a mess,