Matthew GarrettDec 15
iRobot apparently just declared bankruptcy, so if you have an internet connected one and want to retain control if the cloud platform vanishes, take a look at https://github.com/koalazak/dorita980#how-to-get-your-usernameblid-and-password and stash that information somewhere safe (and note that it changes if you ever factory reset the device, so try not to do that)
GitHub - koalazak/dorita980: Unofficial iRobot Roomba and Braava (i7/i7+, 980, 960, 900, e5, 690, 675, m6, etc) node.js library (SDK) to control your robot

Unofficial iRobot Roomba and Braava (i7/i7+, 980, 960, 900, e5, 690, 675, m6, etc) node.js library (SDK) to control your robot - koalazak/dorita980

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Show threadTravis Marble

@mjg59 it also looks like it is being purchased by a Chinese firm,

"iRobot says it is entering Chapter 11 protection and will be acquired by its contract manufacturer, China-based Picea Robotics."

That's frustrating, I specifically avoided a Chinese one!

https://www.theverge.com/news/844460/irobot-files-for-bankruptcy

iRobot files for bankruptcy

The Roomba vacuum maker will be bought by Picea Robotics and plans to continue operating.

The Verge
Dec 15 at 1:57pmWeb
Show threadNicolás AlvarezDec 15
@marbletravis @mjg59 afaik iRobot was already outsourcing manufacturing *and* design to Picea anyway, they weren't doing anything anymore.
Show threadNicolás AlvarezDec 15
@marbletravis @mjg59 similarly, I have a Samsung robo-vacuum, and it's all made by Midea, Samsung just slaps their logo on it.
Show threadTravis MarbleDec 15

@nicolas17 @mjg59 yeah, it's getting harder and harder to avoid.

I have no objection to imported goods, I'm just skeptical of my data in china, which I know is nigh impossible to achieve.