Robot Vacuum Cleaners Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

Robot Vacuum Cleaners Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

The Global Robot Vacuum Cleaners market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.6% during the forecast period. The growth in demand for diverse robotic applications across various industries and robotic industry improvements are two key factors motivating companies to invest in the market.

• One of the main factors influencing the growth of the robot vacuum cleaner market is the rising demand for domestic consumer robots and the increasing investment in R&D of personal service robots for aid in various household applications.
• The key driver of domestic robot adoption also includes increased customer awareness. Market players, including Future Robot, Ecovacs, Hanool Robotics, and iRobot Corporation, are investing more in R&D to provide cutting-edge domestic service robots for assistance in various household applications.
• The growing reach of Internet facilities and the widespread availability of the 5G network are factors boosting the market growth. Additionally, the global market for robotic vacuum cleaners has expanded as the culture of household chores has changed. The self-driving vacuum cleaner has also become increasingly popular.
• Consumers are more likely to purchase robotic vacuum cleaners today because of their ability to clean the area without human intervention. As these robots can automatically navigate themselves toward the charging station and restart from the same position at which it was drained, consumers don't need to bother about battery recharging. Customers can restrict admission to certain areas, such as a child's playroom, and define virtual boundaries for the robot.
• However, factors such as the expensive installation costs combined with the high cost of robot vacuum cleaner maintenance are impeding market expansion.
• In addition, people were forced to spend several weeks during the COVID-19 outbreak confined to their homes with little contact with the outside world—this increased demand for home automation in numerous nations. Consumer demand from tier-3 and beyond markets has significantly increased, making up about half of the total demand for home automation devices, while demand from metro areas has remained stable. This has also increased the demand for robot vacuum cleaners.

• The increase in disposable income, dual-income households, and lifestyle changes are key drivers in this market, enabling consumers in emerging nations to purchase AI-based smart devices such as robotic cleaning products. Due to its growth in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, the need for smart homes is increasing on a global scale.
• In developed countries, market vendors are also increasingly targeting commercial cleaning applications. They offer a product that enables carpets to collect dirt, dust, dander, and bacteria, especially in public places, like an airport or hotel lobby.
• Over the forecasted period, demand for robotic vacuum cleaners is anticipated to increase due to the development of robotic vacuum cleaners and the adoption of cutting-edge technology like Wi-Fi connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and voice assistance (VA) in smart homes and commercial activities. To keep up with the continuously shifting demands of their customers, many companies concentrate on developing and providing cutting-edge new products.
• Due to the time and effort they save, consumers across all market sectors are placing a premium on automated products. As consumers use automated cleaners more frequently, which encourages the use of smart home technology, market growth is projected. However, conventional construction methods and intelligent homes are now within reach and gaining popularity due to advancements in electronics and their smooth integration with earlier technologies.
• The latest robotic vacuum models can also converse with Google Assistant or Amazon's Alexa to comprehend and execute audible commands. The interoperability of smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) devices may create new markets and commercial opportunities for manufacturers of robotic vacuum cleaners.

• North America, among the leading innovators and pioneers in the adoption of robotics, is one of the largest markets. The primary reason for the market's growth is the increasing adoption of domestic robots across the region.
• One of the key nations that have contributed considerably to expand the worldwide market for robot vacuum cleaners in recent years is United States. The nation is a significant investor and inventor in the area under study. United States is home to several of the largest and most well-known businesses in the sector under investigation. Vendors in the US market are known for their cutting-edge products. However, most of these businesses outsourced their manufacturing tasks and concentrated their engineering efforts on robot design.
• United States, followed by Canada, records the highest growth rate, owing to the significant adoption of robot vacuum cleaners throughout the region. The primary factor boosting the market growth in the region is the gradual rise in the disposable income of the consumers in the region and the rapid change in people's lifestyles.
• With the effective implementation of 5G in United States and better Wi-Fi technology, such as Wi-Fi 6, the market for robotic vacuum cleaners is significantly rising and is likely to continue growing in the forecast period due to the increasing acceptance of smart home technology and products in the North America region followed by United States.
• Moreover, among all the household robots, automated vacuum cleaners and moppers are the most commercialized and developed products. Regional companies are continuously investing in developing more compact and integrated vacuum cleaners and mopping robots to reach small places at home.
• The vendors in the region under study rely heavily on several single-source contract manufacturers, primarily based in Asia-Pacific. However, most of these businesses are moving their manufacturing facilities, which has become an expensive and time-consuming due to the current US-China trade war and other geopolitical difficulties.

The robot vacuum cleaners market is very competitive primarily due to the presence of major players such as iRobot Corporation and Neato Robotics (Vorwerk). Furthermore, the probability of new players entering the market is moderately high, which could further intensify the market competition. Product launch, high expense on research and development, and strategic partnerships and acquisitions are the prime growth strategy followed by the companies to sustain the intense competition.

In October 2022, Ecovacs launched DEEBOT N8 2-in-1 with upgraded suction power and advanced dToF technology, ensuring better cleaning efficiency and the most powerful suction (3000 Pa). It covers 2000+ Sq. Ft in one charge and has advanced dToF Technology with OZMO Mopping. It is the Next-Gen laser guidance technology that precisely scans, maps, and plans an efficient cleaning path.

In June 2022, Global consumer robot company iRobot Corp unveiled a premium Roomba J7+ smart vacuum cleaner with iRobot OS in India. The new smart-vacuum cleaner currently sits with the existing Roomba i7 series, S9 series, i3 series, and more. Similar to its existing product series, the Roomba i7 series includes two models - the regular Roomba J7 and Roomba J7+, though the latter is only available in the country.

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