ECOVACS named world’s top brand in service robotics by Forbes China

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- ECOVACS, a global leader in home robotics, has been named the world’s top brand in the category by Forbes China, marking a significant milestone in its expanding portfolio of service robots. The company has successfully extended its floor care robotics into windows, lawns, and pools, serving over 38 million households in nearly 180 markets worldwide.

David Qian, CEO of ECOVACS Robotics, emphasized the company's commitment to making everyday life easier through robotics. "The future of home robotics is about empowering people with freedom from daily tasks," he stated. "By leveraging 80% of our core technologies and adapting the remaining 20% to fit each scenario, we can bring robotics to more aspects of our lives, from floors and windows to lawns and pools."

ECOVACS’s journey began with indoor robotics, but the company has since expanded its services to outdoor environments. In 2011, ECOVACS introduced the first WINBOT, pioneering the robotic window cleaning category. The latest WINBOT W3 OMNI, showcased at IFA 2026, features Vortex Wash, an innovative automatic wiping-pad cleaning technology, making window cleaning more efficient. According to IDC, ECOVACS holds the top spot globally in robotic window cleaner shipments.

For outdoor spaces, ECOVACS has developed the GOAT T Series, which includes the TruEdge Trimmer and HoloScope 360 Dual-LiDAR Navigation. These features enable the robotic lawn mower to handle diverse yard layouts autonomously, reducing the effort required for lawn maintenance. So far, robotic lawn mowers from ECOVACS have covered nearly 1.4 billion square meters of lawn globally, equivalent to about 200,000 standard soccer pitches.

In the realm of floor care, ECOVACS introduced the OZMO ROLLER technology, which tackles stubborn cleaning challenges by providing continuous self-washing and strong cleaning pressure. Featured on the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone, this technology ensures a deeper clean with less effort. As of July 2026, OZMO ROLLER-equipped models have seen cumulative global shipments of over 2.8 million units.

ECOVACS is also bringing robotics to pool cleaning with the ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO, which autonomously navigates and cleans different pool environments with minimal user intervention. This innovation aims to simplify pool maintenance for homeowners.

Behind ECOVACS’s multi-category success is a robust technology stack that spans robotics, sensing, motion control, cleaning, and power management. With over 900 R&D professionals and a significant R&D investment of RMB 554 million in the first half of 2026, the company has secured more than 3,100 patents, giving it a strong competitive edge.

The company’s international expansion is evident in its growing market share. In the first half of 2026, global shipments of ECOVACS service robots increased by 44.1% year over year, while revenue from new categories such as robotic window cleaners, robotic lawn mowers, and robotic pool cleaners grew by 75.1% in international markets. For the first time, international markets accounted for over 51% of ECOVACS’s total revenue in Q2 2026, underscoring the company’s global reach.

Visitors to IFA Berlin 2026 can experience ECOVACS’s latest innovations at Hall 9, Booth 113 at Messe Berlin from September 4 to 8.

Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has established itself as a global leader in home service robotics, with a diverse range of products including robotic vacuum cleaners, robotic window cleaners, robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots, and robotic pool cleaners. Guided by the vision "Robotics for All," the company continues to advance technology and enhance user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide.