Market Trends of Smart Cleaning And Hygiene Industry
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Holds Significant Market Share
- The robotics market is expected to reach USD 100 billion by 2027. The integration of AI allows robots to navigate their environment. ICE developed robots that use mapping and laser technology to clean complex environments. Staffing may be challenging due to expensive night shifts and unsociable hours, which consume a lot of ineffective management time. Adopting robotic techniques for cleaning can save expenses and improve time management. Start-up costs may be high, but they are cost-effective once the robots are used.
- Robot vacuum cleaners are the world's most widely produced and sold robots for domestic tasks. The cleaning expert Roomba specializes in vacuum cleaning, featuring a great built-in automatic adjustment between floor types and vital cleaning functions to pick up pet hair.
- In June 2022, Eufy by Anker launched the Robovac G20, which runs on ultra-pack dust compression technology and offers four suction modes, increased airflow, and quiet operation around the house. It efficiently utilizes the attached dust box and can detect when extra vacuuming power is needed.
- In May 2022, Haier launched the 2-in-1 dry & wet mop Robot Vacuum Cleaner in the Indian subcontinent. The company claims the robot can forcefully clean all floor types, avoiding obstructions and preventing damage and scratches.
Asia-Pacific to Witness Highest Growth
- The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is the fastest-growing artificial intelligence (AI) market globally. By 2023, APAC's investments in new technologies, including AI, are anticipated to account for 40% of its total information communication technology (ICT) investments. AI and ML are causing significant disruptions and transforming the technological landscape in almost every industry domain. The cleaning industry is gradually catching up to adopt this change.
- China and Japan are among the largest suppliers of industrial robots, and they are commercializing research domains for AI. China is investing and promoting projects such as 'Made in China 2025,' 'Action Outline for Promoting the Development of Big Data,' and 'Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan.'
- India also initiated a National AI Strategy under its NITI Aayog policy to guide the research and development of emerging AI technologies. The growing startup culture in India influenced the growth of AI in the country.
- According to a recent Workplace Smart Cleanliness Study, 75% of workers in Singapore believe that robots are an ideal complement to janitorial staff in ensuring the cleanliness of their workspace.
- SoftBank Robotics partnered with Infogrid to launch the Whiz cleaning robot. Whiz's smart AI cleaning with real-time data on indoor air quality using Infogrid sensors and its analytical dashboard can eliminate the fear of transmission of airborne viruses in the office.