Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., Ltd. 深圳市杉川机器人有限公司
"Imagination, Innovation, Intelligence"
PICEA Robotics is a Shenzhen ODM and consumer brand (3i) making AI-powered robot vacuum and mop systems; shipped 20M+ units and acquired iRobot in January 2026.
Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., Ltd. (formerly Shenzhen 3irobotix Co., Ltd.) is a robotics technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Guangming District, Shenzhen, China. The company operates both as a major ODM manufacturer for global brands and as the developer of its own consumer-facing 3i robot brand. As an ODM, PICEA has produced robot vacuum products for iRobot (Roomba), SharkNinja, Anker Eufy, and Dyson, and has shipped over 20 million robotic units since its founding.
PICEA employs approximately 7,000 people globally and maintains R&D centers in Shenzhen, Tokyo, and Silicon Valley. Its Shenzhen R&D facility spans 3,700 square meters and is staffed by more than 600 engineers. The company holds more than 1,600 patents and intellectual property rights. Its manufacturing campus covers 200,000 square meters. PICEA has been an exhibitor at CES in 2024 and 2025. In January 2026, PICEA completed the acquisition of iRobot following iRobot's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in December 2025, making PICEA the owner of the Roomba brand and product line.
The company launched its own consumer brand 3i in 2022, introducing the H Series robot vacuum and mop. The 3i portfolio has since expanded to three premium product lines. The flagship 3i S10 Ultra is the world's first robot vacuum with a WaterRecycle System that purifies wastewater and recycles moisture, paired with 13,000 Pa suction, ApexVision dToF LiDAR, dual 3D structured light, and AI camera recognition of more than 100 object types. The 3i P10 Ultra offers 18,000 Pa suction, an UltraReach auto-extending mop, automatic hot-water mop washing at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and a 70-day dust collection capacity. The 3i G10+ features patented onboard debris compression that eliminates the need for an external self-emptying station, with a one-liter dustbin lasting up to 60 days.
PICEA products carry FCC certification (Grantee Code 2BGN6SCZN0923) and are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The 3i brand operates customer support in the United States through the legal entity PICEA Intelligence (HK) Co., Limited, registered in Hong Kong.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
3i S10 Ultra
- Model: S10 Ultra
- Launch Year: 2024
World's first robot vacuum with WaterRecycle System, combining 13,000 Pa suction and ApexVision LiDAR for deep floor cleaning.
3i P10 Ultra
- Model: P10 Ultra
- Launch Year: 2024
AI robot vacuum and mop with 18,000 Pa suction, auto-extending UltraReach mop, hot-water wash at 140F, and 70-day dust collection.
3i G10+
- Model: G10 Plus
- Launch Year: 2025
Compact robot vacuum with patented onboard debris compression — no external self-empty station, 60-day dustbin capacity.
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