In recent years, with the continuous improvement of consumers' requirements for household cleaning efficiency and quality, as well as the popularization of smart homes, intelligent sweeping robots, as an important component of smart homes, are gradually becoming a standard configuration in modern households. This article will conduct a trend analysis of the global market for electrocardiographic vacuum cleaners (intelligent robotic vacuum cleaners) from 2024 to 2029, and explore in depth from multiple aspects such as market size, competitive landscape, technological innovation, and development prospects.

1. Market Size and Growth Trends

According to an IDC report, the global shipment of intelligent floor cleaning robots in the second quarter of 2024 was 5.117 million units, a year-on-year increase of 15.7%. This data indicates that the demand for intelligent floor cleaning robots continues to grow globally. According to the "Comprehensive Research Report on Market Depth Analysis and Development Planning Consulting of the Vacuum Robot Industry from 2024 to 2029" released by China Research Institute Puhua Industry Research Institute, the global vacuum cleaner market size is expected to reach approximately RMB 30 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach RMB 55.2 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% during this period.

In the domestic market, floor cleaning robots have also shown strong growth momentum. According to data from OviCloud, the sales revenue of the domestic clean electrical appliance market reached 23.4 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 11%; Retail sales totaled 19.01 million units, a year-on-year increase of 17.9%. As an important category of cleaning appliances, the sales of robotic vacuum cleaners reached 9.46 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.7%.

II. Competitive Landscape and Major Manufacturers

The competition in the robotic vacuum cleaner market is becoming increasingly fierce, and Ecovacs and Stone Technology are the two leading companies in the industry, with a combined market share of about 60%. However, the market performance of these two companies presents different trends. As an established enterprise, Ecovacs has faced growth bottlenecks in recent years, with a revenue growth of only 1.16% in 2023 and a sharp decline in net profit attributable to the parent company of 63.96%. In contrast, Stone Technology has shown strong growth momentum, with a revenue surge of 30.55% to 8.654 billion yuan in 2023 and a net profit of 2.051 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 73.32%.

In addition, many brands such as Midea, Haier, Zhumi, Xiaomi, etc. also occupy a certain share in the market of floor cleaning robots. These brands continuously enhance their competitiveness through technological innovation, differentiated competitive strategies, and marketing strategies. According to the latest report released by IDC, among the top ten companies in terms of global shipments of intelligent floor cleaning robots in the second quarter of 2024, Chinese companies or Chinese holding companies accounted for 9, demonstrating the strong competitiveness of Chinese manufacturers in the global market.

III. Technological Innovation and Development Trends

With the continuous development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, the robotic vacuum cleaner industry will usher in more technological innovations and industrial upgrades. For example, through the application of deep learning algorithms, robotic vacuum cleaners can more accurately identify obstacles and furniture layouts; Through the application of IoT technology, robotic vacuum cleaners can achieve interconnectivity with smart home systems; Through the application of communication technologies such as 5G, robotic vacuum cleaners can achieve remote control and real-time monitoring functions.

In terms of product performance, technologies such as ultra-thin body, bottom lifting height, and obstacle crossing height required to solve cleaning blind spots will become the focus of competition. At the same time, in response to the problem of hair entanglement, manufacturers will continue to carry out differentiated product upgrades in roller brush anti entanglement technology, high suction, and other aspects. According to an IDC report, the global market for floor cleaning robots is expected to ship 10.25 million units in the second half of 2024, with a projected year-on-year growth of 7.5% for the full year.

IV. Development Prospects and Market Opportunities

With consumers' pursuit of smart home living and increasing environmental awareness, the market demand for robotic vacuum cleaners will continue to grow. Especially in markets such as China, Europe, and North America, floor scrubbers have become an important tool for household cleaning. According to statistics, the market size of floor sweepers in China has reached tens of billions of yuan and continues to grow. It is expected that the market size of robotic vacuum cleaners will continue to expand in the coming years, and the market penetration rate will also continue to increase.

In addition, expanding overseas markets and developing emerging markets will also become important directions for the development of the robotic vacuum cleaner industry. Chinese robotic vacuum cleaners have demonstrated strong competitiveness in overseas markets, further enhancing their international visibility and influence through participating in international exhibitions and establishing overseas sales channels.

In summary, the global market for electrocardiographic vacuum cleaners (intelligent robotic vacuum cleaners) will exhibit characteristics such as accelerated technological innovation, obvious high-end trends, increased market penetration, and diversified sales channels from 2024 to 2029. With the continuous growth of market size and changes in competitive landscape, the robotic vacuum cleaner industry will usher in broader development space and opportunities. Major manufacturers need to continuously strengthen technology research and development, improve product quality, to meet the growing cleaning needs of consumers, and jointly promote the healthy development of the robotic vacuum cleaner industry.