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

Business trendsManufacturers focus on unique abilities like climbing stairs over priceRoborock'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.