As per the most recent report released by IDC, in the second quarter of 2026, the worldwide shipments of household cleaning robots surged to roughly 11.205 million units, representing a significant year-on-year rise of 21.5%. Breaking it down, 7.885 million units were robotic vacuum cleaners, and the market share concentration among leading manufacturers has grown even more pronounced. Following a period of robust growth in the first quarter, the market growth stabilized in the second quarter. However, the market began to show more pronounced structural differences. The robotic vacuum cleaner segment has now evolved into a near-monopoly, with the top three players holding sway. Meanwhile, lawn mowing robots continue to witness rapid expansion, and pool cleaning robots have entered their prime sales period.
