Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Floor Vacuum Cleaner, Window Vacuum Cleaner, Pool Vacuum Cleaner), By Application (Household and Commercial), By Operation Mode (Self-Drive & Remote Control), By Distribution Channel (Online & Offline), By Price (Below USD 150, USD 150 – 300, USD 300 – 500, Above USD 500) and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027

The global Robotic Vacuum Cleaner market size was valued at USD 8.19 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 46.75 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 24.4% during the forecast period.

The emergence of industrial robots has popularized the Robotic Vacuuming Cleaning trends, thereby augmenting growth over the forecast period. The advancements in the robotics industry has resulted in high demand from applications across various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and others., aiding the expansion of this market size. This vacuum cleaner is an automated cleaning machine with intelligent software programming, a smart navigation system, adjustable suction power, and a scheduling mechanism. Adoption of these vacuum cleaners over the traditional cleaners is expected to increase as a result of various benefits such as cost-effectiveness in terms of human resources.

COVID-19 Encumbers the Production & Supply Chain of Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

This type of technology based Robotic Vacuum Cleaners have been gaining popularity all over the world with their efficient, clean, and healthy environment in residential and commercial spaces. COVID-19 has spread irrelevantly across the world, causing an unhealthy indoor environment. Due to the sudden shutdown of manufacturing plants, the production rate of these vacuum cleaners has decreased drastically all over the world. As some of these offer UV sterilization and stable indoor atmospheric conditions, their overall demand was not affected severely. Manufacturing of new vacuum cleaners has come to a temporary halt, affecting the sales and international export and imports. Countries that have been distressing over this issue are China, India, Germany, UK, France, U.S., and others. Leading market players are focusing on R & D, to introduce new advancements such as disinfecting the surfaces using robotic cleaners to kill the bacteria and viruses on aerosols instantly.

LATEST TRENDS

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Adoption of Innovative and Smart Automated Systems to Boost Growth

Major applications of a residential robotic vacuum cleaners include mopping, UV sterilization of the household atmosphere, security cameras for security from intruders or fire, and intercom services. Manufacturers are developing cleaners with voice recognition ability to receive and interpret the spoken commands. Wherein, the voice recognition feature can be used in a Wi-Fi enabled smart robot vacuum cleaner embedded with a voice activation system such as Amazon’s Alexa. For instance, iRobot Corporation has developed a residential robotic vacuum cleaners called Roomba i7+, having advanced intelligence and automation with smart mapping technology through an Alexa-enabled device.

DRIVING FACTOR

Adoption of Automated Products across the Residential Sectors to Uplift the Products Demand

In order to save time and energy, end-users across the residential sectors are mainly focusing on adopting automated products. With the use of this type of vacuum cleaner, an inclination towards smart home technology is observed, thereby boding well for this market growth. However, with the development of new electronic technologies and their integration with older systems, traditional building technologies, an intelligent home is now becoming a real possibility and attraction. Furthermore, the integration of air filters in a robotic vacuum cleaner for consumers with allergies is expected to drive the market. To avoid exposure to allergens from dust or pets, customers are increasingly shifting their focus on robotic cleaners, thus enhancing the demand for residential automated vacuum cleaners. One of the major socioeconomic factors expected to drive the growth of the market is increased female employment.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

High Maintenance Cost Hampers the Market

These vacuum cleaners are embedded with high-tech automated systems that consist of several sensors and transmitters. Rough usage of these machines minimizes the lifespan of the equipment, thus leading to high maintenance cost. These vacuum cleaners are integrated with technology, therefore, they require high maintenance. This may deviate consumers and propel them to adopt traditional vacuum cleaners, thereby hampering the growth of this market.

SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

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Floor Vacuum Cleaner Segment is Anticipated to Witness Highest Growth

The floor vacuum cleaner segment holds the highest Robotic Vacuum Cleaner market share, owing to the need for smart robotic floor cleaning. The major sale increase in the floor robotic vacuum cleaners is due to its automated features for cleaning, in order to reduce operating complications of the product by offering appropriate cleaning and time saving. Window and pool vacuum cleaners are expected to witness progressive market growth due to the rising importance of cleanliness in both residential and commercial spaces.

By Application

Household Application Segment to Emerge Dominant Owing to Rising Adoption of Automated Technology

Household sector is projected to dominate the market, owing to the growth of the smart home and adoption of automated technology for the products that are used on a daily basis. Also, investments in new production capacities in the emerging markets, as well as in production modernization have led to an increase in the number of robotic installations. Across the commercial sector, the offices sub-segment is anticipated to hold the highest share due to the ease of work and modernization across the commercial sector.

By Operation Mode

Self-Drive Vacuum Cleaners to Clutch the Highest CAGR in the Global Market

Self-drive vacuum cleaners are anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR over the forecast period, due to the growth of Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled products. This type of vacuum cleaner is cost-effective and operates the cleaning facilities within a comparatively lesser time duration. Remote control vacuum cleaners are supposed to depict moderate demand, as they are time-consuming and require constant operation settings such as manual charging, to be performed by the user.

By Distribution Channel

Offline Channel is the most Preferred type of Distribution Channel with Highest CAGR

Offline channels held the highest share in 2019, mainly due to the trust factor that has been gained by the offline service companies. Whereas, online sales channels will influence this market trends in the forecast period due to the growth of the e-commerce industry.

By Price

Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Ranging below USD 150 are Expected to have Highest Demand

Vacuum cleaners below $150 have a higher demand in the household applications as they are feasible to clean small to medium work space, rather than the huge commercial spaces. Household vacuum cleaners are smaller in size, and cost-effective. Therefore, vacuum cleaners below USD 150 have the highest CAGR, compared to the equipment ranging between USD 150 – USD 500.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

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Asia Pacific emerged dominant and is likely to continue the same in the forecast period. China is expected to drive the regional market as a result of the decreased unit price of Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. In addition, Japan has also made a notable growth in the global market for robotic vacuum due to the launch of advanced technologies and innovative products. For Instance, in 2018, Panasonic launched MC-RS810 and MC-RS310 vacuum cleaners in Japan, that cleans the room using the obstacle detecting sensors, laser, ultrasonic waves, and infrared rays.

Furthermore, manufacturers in the U.S. are developing technologically advanced Robotic Vacuum Cleaners. For instance, U.S. based iRobot Corporation has manufactured residential vacuum cleaner series ranges namely Roomba and Braava. As a result, North America is also projected to showcase substantial growth after the Asia Pacific region in the global market.

In Europe, due to larger household spaces and high rate of carpet usage, the demand for automated vacuum cleaners is increasing. Also, the significant presence of robot manufacturers across Europe is also driving the market. Moreover, in Western Europe, the light-weighted and cordless vacuum cleaners are gaining popularity and are expected to drive product growth in the near future. The Middle East and Africa, and Latin America markets are expected to witness moderate growth, owing to the emphasis on foreign direct investments (FDI) from Europe and North America.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

iRobot Corporation, and ECOVACS holds a Considerable Market Share in Terms of Revenue

iRobots Corporation is considered to be the major player across the globe and has recorded an estimated sale of more than 20 Million units of Robotic Vacuum Cleaners across the world in 2018. This is mainly due to the company’s capability of enhancing robotic technology across many other types of domestic robot categories such as security systems, lawn mowers, and others. ECOVACS Robotics have high presence in China and is anticipated to increase its presence and revenue across the other parts of the world. Apart from this, major manufacturers are focusing on introducing Robotic Vacuum Cleaners with a fast force feedback control algorithm using artificial intelligence technology to maintain a significant position in the market competition.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Dyson Ltd. (Malmesbury, United Kingdom)


• ECOVACS (Suzhou, China)


• iRobot Corporation (Massachusetts‎, U.S)


• LG Electronics (Seoul, South Korea)


• Samsung Corporation (Seoul, South Korea)


• Proscenic (Zhengzhou, , China)


• Matsutek Enterprises Co. Ltd. (Taipei, Taiwan)


• Neato Robotics (Newark, California)


• Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Amsterdam, Netherlands)


• Robert Bosch GmbH (Gerlingen, Germany)


• Panasonic Corporation (Osaka‎, Japan)


• Bissell Inc. (Grand Rapids, Michigan)


• Miele & Cie. KG (Gütersloh, Germany)


• Sharp Corporation (Osaka‎, Japan)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• January 2019: ECOVACS officially launched its new AI (Artificial Intelligence) powered floor cleaning residential robot, the DEEBOT OZMO 960 and the award-winning window cleaning robot, the WINBOT X, in CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2019 held in Las Vegas


• January 2017: Samsung Electronics announced the latest innovative and popular line of POWERbot vacuum cleaners, VR7000 in CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2017 held in Las Vegas, that is made for hard-to-reach places and has enough suction capacity

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