China's cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovation

Roborock's Saros Rover is in development to become the world's first cleaning robot that climbs stairs. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)KOHEI FUJIMURAJuly 25, 2026 13:59 JSTDALIAN, China -- Chinese manufacturers of household cleaning robots are gaining dominance, with the country's major five players now holding 70% of the global market as the companies compete on unique features rather than price alone. DALIAN, China -- Chinese manufacturers of household cleaning robots are gaining dominance, with the country's major five players now holding 70% of the global market as the companies compete on unique features rather than price alone.

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