iRobot, the US company behind the Roomba robot vacuum, is facing severe financial trouble, raising further questions about the future of its devices.

The company’s latest quarterly results show revenue dropped to $145.8 million (A$255 million), a 24.6% fall from the same period last year.

iRobot’s profits turned into a $17.7 million (A$31 million) loss, as CEO Gary Cohen cited “market headwinds, production delays and shipping disruptions”.

iRobot now has less than $25 million (A$44 million) in cash. According to its own SEC filings, it “has no sources upon which it can draw for additional capital.”

The company warned that, without new funding or a sale, it may need to shut down operations or seek bankruptcy protection, potentially as early as 1 December.

The company has struggled for

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