Consumer robot maker ECOVACS took the global number one position in home robotics in a new research report by Forbes China, the company announced on Friday, Sept. 4, at the IFA 2026 trade show in Berlin. The Chinese company, founded in 2006, now serves more than 38 million households across nearly 180 markets. During the event at Messe Berlin, ECOVACS presented its latest line of automated cleaners designed for indoor floors, glass windows, lawns, and swimming pools.
Key Takeaways
- Forbes China named ECOVACS the top global home robotics brand based on sales and category reach.
- The company introduced the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone floor cleaner, WINBOT W3 OMNI window cleaner, GOAT T Series lawn mower, and ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO pool cleaner.
- International sales crossed domestic figures for the first time, accounting for 51 percent of overall revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
- Total service robot shipments rose 44.1 percent year on year during the first six months of 2026.
- The company invested 554 million RMB into research and development during the first half of 2026.
Indoor and Outdoor Cleaning Lineup
The new DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone handles indoor floor duties with OZMO ROLLER 3.0. This setup applies constant downward pressure and washes the roller while it cleans, preventing dirty water from spreading across tile or wooden floors. Company records show that models using this roller mechanism topped 2.8 million total shipments by July 2026.
For glass surfaces, ECOVACS presented the WINBOT W3 OMNI. The unit features Vortex Wash, a system that washes the dirty wiping pads on its own without requiring users to peel them off and wash them by hand. Data from market research group IDC places WINBOT at the top spot worldwide for window cleaning robot shipments, with 1.5 million homes using the hardware.
The brand also extended its reach outdoors with the GOAT T Series robotic lawn mower. The mower uses HoloScope 360 Dual-LiDAR navigation to map gardens and features a TruEdge Trimmer to cut grass right along borders and fences. For private swimming pools, ECOVACS displayed the ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO, which travels across pool floors and walls without manual steering.
Global Market Growth and Research
David Qian, chief executive officer of ECOVACS ROBOTICS, said the company builds its broad catalog by sharing roughly 80 percent of its core hardware and software across products, while modifying 20 percent for specific environments.
The company employs over 900 research staff and holds more than 3,100 patents. In the first half of 2026, revenue from outside the traditional floor vacuum segment, including lawn, window, and pool robots, grew 75.1 percent in markets outside China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which brand holds the top position in global home robotics?
A1. ECOVACS ranks as the top global home service robotics brand according to a 2026 report by Forbes China.
Q2. What new products did ECOVACS introduce at IFA Berlin 2026?
A2. The company displayed the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone vacuum, WINBOT W3 OMNI window cleaner, GOAT T Series lawn mower, and ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO pool cleaner.
Q3. How does the WINBOT W3 OMNI clean its pads?
A3. The unit uses an automated cleaning system called Vortex Wash, which washes the cleaning pads on the device so users do not have to wash them manually.
Q4. How much did ECOVACS spend on research and development in 2026?
A4. The company spent 554 million RMB on research and development in the first half of 2026.
