Cleaning Robots: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts

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Cleaning Robots: Market Shares,
Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide,
2014 to 2020
Mountains of Opportunity
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Cleaning Robots: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide,
2014-2020
LEXINGTON, Massachusetts (November 1, 2014) – WinterGreen Research announces that it has
published a new study Cleaning Robots: Market Shares, Strategy, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to
2020. The 2014 study has 319 pages, 109 tables and figures. Worldwide Cleaning Robots markets are
increasingly diversified, poised to achieve significant growth as new technology is used in every part of
the home.
The automated process revolution in business process and communications is being extended to home
cleaning robots. Household robot market driving forces are aspects of automated process applied to the
home for achieving better use of time, creating more time for people. Using robots to replace manual
cleaning is a compelling shift in managing a household. Robots for cleaning are very useful.
Robots automating cleaning systems give a chance to run the vacuum every day and keep the home
cleaner while at the same time leaving more time for leisure activities. Innovation is the result of ongoing
performance improvement in the areas of product development and customer support. Markets have
increasing competition. Products from market leading vendors continue to compete favorably. New
products and enhancements provide ease of use. Better batteries let products run for longer periods.
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The principal competitive factors in the market for cleaning robots include performance, cost of
purchase, length batteries work, and total cost of system operation. The cost of unit maintenance and
support is a competitive aspect. Products compete based on ease of use, integration with existing
equipment, quality, reliability, customer support, brand, and reputation.
Robotics related innovations improve demand. Robots for cleaning address a broader part of the
potential customer base as the technology matures. Use of robots for cleaning is becoming more
accepted. Products are becoming more diverse. With the technical improvements in sensors,
visualization, and in the fields of robotic hobby, recreation, and warfare, robots are becoming less
expensive and more adaptive to the cleaning task.
The rise of futuristic cutting edge industries and the decline of manufacturing industries gives rise to
market conditions that support the evolution of more elaborate, smaller, less expensive cleaning robots.
The robot industry today is expanding from industrial areas to fields where robots can be used in the
same areas with humans.
Robots have gained credibility and higher adoption rates for home cleaning.
According to Susan Eustis, lead author of the WinterGreen Research team that prepared the study, “The
opportunity to participate in home cleaning robot markets is broadly open as the technologies are
available to construct a system. In the case of personal robots cleaning functions are accompanied by
medical, welfare, education, service, and educational functional capabilities. The robot industry follows
the semiconductor industry. Sales in 2013 for home cleaning robots are small compared to what will be
achieved by 2020. The home cleaning industry market is anticipated to expand to the size of a $9 billion
market as every household is equipped with one or more cleaning robots. Cleaning robots will achieve
their fair share of this.”
Vacuum cleaner robots are forecast to grow rapidly from $981 million in 2013 to $2.6 billion by 2020
because units provide automated process that implements effective cleaning power. Vacuuming with the
added convenience of automated performance is sure to fill the gap for people who have less available
time to clean their homes.
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Companies Profiled
Selected Market Leaders
iRobot
Samsung
Toshiba
Yujin
LG
Ecovacs
Philips
Market Participants
Bandai
Coroware
Dyson
Electrolux
Fluidra
Google
Hanool Robotics
Hayward
iRobot
Karcher
KumoTek
Kyosho
LG
Lilin Group
Mamirobot
Matsutek
Metapo
Microbric
Miele
MSI
Neato Robotics
NEC
P3
Parallax
Pentair
Samsung
Surveyor
Yujin Robot
Zodiac Pool Systems
, Robotic Harvesters, Economies of Scale, Powering Robotic Tractor
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Cleaning Robots: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts,
Worldwide, 2014 to 2020
Report Methodology
This is the 614th report in a series of primary market research reports that provide forecasts in
communications, telecommunications, the Internet, computer, software, telephone equipment, health
equipment, and energy. Automated process and significant growth potential are priorities in topic selection.
The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant
experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases.
This Cleaning Robots study is based on tracking distributor shipments, software, and dynamic processing that
provides significant insight into the technology. Experience implementing robotic systems for different OS
using the Cleaning Robots has been evaluated in many different contexts. Evaluation of the changes brought
to the supply chain and transaction processing by the Internet are among factors that contribute to
development of triangulation regarding market forecasts for the sector.
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shipments and the average price to achieve market assessments. Our track record in achieving accuracy is
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markets from several different perspectives, including vendor shipments. The interview process is an essential
aspect as well. We do have a lot of granular analysis of the different shipments by vendor in the study and
addenda prepared after the study was published if that is appropriate.
Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar
shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participant in the segment.
Installed base analysis and unit analysis is based on interviews and an information search. Market share
analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing
directors, distributors, leading market participants, opinion leaders, and companies seeking to develop
measurable market share.
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market projections were developed for 2014 through 2020. These projections are based on a combination of a
consensus among the opinion leader contacts interviewed combined with understanding of the key market
drivers and their impact from a historical and analytical perspective. The analytical methodologies used to
generate the market estimates are based on penetration analyses, similar market analyses, and delta
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Cleaning Robots Executive Summary
The study is designed to give a comprehensive overview of the Cleaning Robots market segment. Research
represents a selection from the mountains of data available of the most relevant and cogent market
materials, with selections made by the most senior analysts. Commentary on every aspect of the market
from independent analysts creates an independent perspective in the evaluation of the market. In this
manner the study presents a comprehensive overview of what is going on in this market, assisting managers
with designing market strategies likely to succeed.
CLEANING ROBOTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Robotic Vacuum Market Driving Forces
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Cleaning Robotics Market Driving Forces
Cleaning Robot Market Driving Forces
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Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market Shares
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market Forecasts
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1. HOUSEHOLD ROBOT CLEANING MARKET DESCRIPTION AND MARKET DYNAMICS
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1.1
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1.1.1
1.1.2
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Robotic Automation Potential
Robots Find A Place in the Cleaning Tasks
Robots Make Cleaning More Efficient
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Seizing the Robotics Opportunity
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Modular Self-Reconfiguring Robotic Systems
Robot Vacuum Product Launches
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Public Aware That Robotics Have “Arrived”
Next Generation Service Robotics -Domestic Robots
Market Research Risk Mitigation
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2. CLEANING ROBOTS MARKET SHARES AND FORECASTS
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2.1
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2.1.1
2.1.2
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
Robotic Vacuum Market Driving Forces
Cleaning Robotics Market Driving Forces
Cleaning Robot Market Driving Forces
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Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market Shares
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iRobot Roomba® Vacuum Cleaning Robot
Samsung NaviBot
Samsung
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2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.5
LG Roboking
Dyson Radial Root Cyclone™ Technology
Matustek
Yujin Robotics
Panasonic Nanotechnology Cleaning Robot
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Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market Forecasts
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Home Vacuum Cleaning Robot Market Segment Analysis, Top Of The Line, Classic, And Low End Basic Market Forecasts
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Home Vacuum Cleaner Robot Shipments Market Forecasts, Units
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Number Of Households And Percent Unit Penetration Of Robot Vacuums Analysis
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Households and Population
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Vacuum Cleaning Robot Regional Analysis Dollars and Units, By Region, 2014-2020
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Residential Vacuum Cleaning Robot Markets
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Cleaning Robot Prices
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LG Electronics LRV5900 Robot Vacuum Prices
Robotic Cleaner Prices
LG Robot vac on Google
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Vacuum Cleaning Robot Regional Market Analysis
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2.5.1
iRobot Domestic and International
2.5.2
Korea 84
3. CLEANING ROBOTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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3.1
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3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
3.4
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iRobot Roomba® Vacuum Cleaning Robot
iRobot 800 Series AeroForce™ Performance Cleaning System Home Cleaning Robots
iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot 500 Series
iRobot Real World Environment Dynamic Robotic Operations
iRobot Allows Users To Interact And Instruct Movement In Intuitive Ways
iRobot Products For Kitchen Cleaning
Samsung Navibot
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Samsung NaviBot Light
Samsung Navibot S Robot Vacuum
Samsung VC-RM72VR Dual CPU Automatic Robot Vacuum
Samsung Robot Vacuum Navigation
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LG Roboking
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LG Roboking Bagless Robot Vacuum
LG HOM-BOT
LG Electronic HOM-BOT SQUARE VR6260LVM
LG HomBot 3.0 Robotic Vacuum
LG Electronics Motor
LG Electronics Lithium Polymer Batteries
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Dyson 360 Eye Cleaning Robot
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3.4,1 Dyson Radial Root Cyclone™ Technology
3.4.2
Dyson Link App
3.5
3.6
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.10.1
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.13.1
3.14
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Google
Metapo
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Metapo CleanMate QQ2 Plus Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with Scheduler, White
Metapo CleanMate QQ5 Plus
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Infinvo Hovo 510
Neato BotVac Series
Matsutek
Miele International Enters The Robot Vacuum Cleaner Market
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Miele International Scout RX1 Benchmark
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Mamirobot KF7 Series
P3 Robotic Vacuum
Yujin Robot iCLEBO POP
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Yujin Robot iCLEBO ARTE
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Karcher Robocleaner RC 3000
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2.5.3
3.16
3.16.1
3.16.2
3.16.3
3.16.4
3.16.5
3.16.6
3.16.7
3.16.8
3.17
3.17.1
3.17.2
3.18
3.19
Hanool Robotics'
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Metapo CleanMate QQ2 Plus Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with Scheduler, White
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Hayward TigerShark®
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Hayward TigerShark 2
Hayward SharkVac
Hayward SharkVAC XL™
Hayward Navigator Pro
Hayward AquaBug
Hayward Diver Dave
Hayward Wanda the Whale
Hayward AquaRay
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Pentair Robotic Cleaner
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Pentair Kreepy Krauly® Prowler® 830
Pentair Kreepy Krauly® Prowler® 820 Robotic Inground Pool Cleaner
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Zodiac Pool Systems Polaris 9550 Sport
Maytronics Residential Robots
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3.19.1
Maytronics Commercial Robots
3.19.2
Maytronics Natural Pool Robots
3.19.3
Maytronics Suction Robots
3.19.4
Maytronics hybrid DX2
3.19.5
Maytronics hybrid RS1
3.19.6
Maytronics hybrid Platinum
ROBOT TECHNOLOGY
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4.1
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4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.4
4.5
4.5.1
4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
4.8
4.8.1
4.9
4.9.1
4.9.2
4.10
Robotics Industry Technology Synergies
iRobot Technology
iRobot Roomba 564 Core Technologies:
iRobot iAdapt™ Responsive Cleaning Technology:
Cleaning Robotics Enabling Technology
iRobot Real-World, Dynamic Sensing
iRobot / Advanced Scientifics Concepts
iRobot / ICx Technologies
iRobot User-Friendly Interfaces
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Vacuum Sensors
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Vacuum Robotic Lasers
iRobot Technology Strategy
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Swimming Pool Cleaner Robotic Technology
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Automatic Suction-Side Cleaners
Robotic Automatic Pool Cleaners
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209
Cleaning Robot Key Technology Needs
Cleaning Robots and Pets
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Pet Reactions To A Robot
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Evolution Robotics Technology Solutions
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Evolution Robotics Example Applications
Visual Simultaneous Localization & Mapping
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Classification Of Industrial Robots By Mechanical Structure
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Robots By Type
Classification Of Industrial Robots By Mechanical Structure II
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Open Robotic Control Software
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PC-Bots
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Advanced Robot Technology: Navigation, Mobility, And Manipulation
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Robot Intelligence Systems
Real-World, Dynamic Sensing
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User-Friendly Interfaces
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4.11
4.11.1
4.11.2
4.11.3
4.11.4
4.11.5
4.11.6
4.11.7
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.14.1
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.17.1
4.18
4.18.1
4.19
Tightly-Integrated, Electromechanical Robot Design
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Field Based Robotics Iterative Development
229
Next-Generation Products Leverage Model
Modular Robot Structure And Control
Lattice Architectures
Chain / Tree Architectures
Deterministic Reconfiguration
Stochastic Reconfiguration
Modular Robotic Systems
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Autonomous Modular Robotics Used in Space
Telepario
Self-Reproducing Machines
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M-TRAN Modular Transformer
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Attitude Control In Space By Control Moment Gyros
Robotics Government Regulations
Segway Mobile Robotic Technology
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Segway Brains And The Brawn
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Hitachi Configuration Of Robots Using The SuperH Family
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Hitachi Concept of MMU And Logic Space
243
Pool Cleaner Parts Work Together
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4.19.1
AquaBot Pool Cleaner Technology
5. ROBOT COMPANY DESCRIPTION
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5.1
5.2
5.3
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5.3.1
5.3.2
5.4
5.4.1
5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.6
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.6.6
5.6.7
5.6.8
5.6.9
5.6.10
5.6.11
5.6.12
5.6.13
Bandai
Coroware
Dyson
Dyson 360 Eye Robot
Dyson Innovation Techniques
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Electrolux
256
Electrolux Revenue
257
Fluidra
257
Fluidra Revenue
Fluidra Systems And Components For Both Private And Public Swimming Pools
Fluidra Commercial Pools
Fluidra Group / Aqua Products
Aqua Products Cleaner Brand Positioning
Aqua Products Research and Development Labs
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Google
264
Google / Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics LS3 - Legged Squad Support Systems
Boston Dynamics CHEETAH - Fastest Legged Robot
Boston Dynamics Atlas - The Agile Anthropomorphic Robot
Boston Dynamics BigDog
Boston Dynamics LittleDog - The Legged Locomotion Learning Robot
Google Robotic Division
Google Self-Driving Car
Google Cars Address Vast Majority Of Vehicle Accidents Due To Human Error
Google Business
Google Corporate Highlights
Google Search
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5.6.15
5.6.16
5.6.17
5.6.18
5.7
5.7.1
5.8
5.8.1
5.8.2
5.8.3
5.8.4
5.9
5.9.1
5.9.2
5.9.3
5.9.4
5.9.5
5.9.6
5.9.7
5.9.8
5.9.9
5.10
5.10.1
5.11
5.11.1
5.11.2
5.12
5.13
Google Revenue
Google Second Quarter 2013 Results
Google Revenues by Segment and Geography
Google / Motorola Headcount
Google / Motorola
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Hanool Robotics
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Hanool Robotics Synchronous Mobile Robot
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Hayward
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Totally Hayward™ System
Hayward® Industries Commercial Pool Products
Hayward Commercial
Hayward
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iRobot
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iRobot Home Robots:
iRobot Defense and Security: Protecting Those in Harm’s Way
iRobot Role In The Robot Industry
iRobot SPARK (Starter Programs for the Advancement of Robotics Knowledge)
iRobot Revenue
iRobot Acquires Evolution Robotics, Inc.
iRobot / Evolution Robotics
iRobot Strategy
iRobot Technology
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Karcher
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Karcher
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KumoTek
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KumoTek Divisions
KumoTek Consumer Robotics Group
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310
Kyosho 311
LG
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5.13.1 LG Revenue
5.13.2
LG Branding
5.13.3
Winning Over the Top-Class Market
5.14
5.15
5.16
5.16.1
5.17
5.18
5.18.1
5.18
5.20
5.21
5.22
5.21.1
5.21.2
5.23
5.24
5.25
5.26
5.26.1
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Lilin Group
Mamirobot
Matsutek
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320
Matsutek Main Products:
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Metapo 323
Microbric
327
Microbric Technical Aspects
329
Miele 331
MSI
332
Neato Robotics
NEC
337
335
NEC Robots That Live With, And Have The Ability To Interact With Humans
NEC Sales
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P3
342
Parallax 342
Pentair 343
Samsung
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Samsung Strategic Change
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5.26.3
5.26.4
5.26.5
5.26.6
5.27
5.28
5.29
Samsung Revenue
Samsung Apps
Samsung Display and Information Technology Innovations
Samsung Cameras: Consumer-Inspired Design
Samsung Creating a Future Home Entertainment TV
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Surveyor
Yujin Robot
Zodiac Pool Systems
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350
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List of Tables and Figures
Table ES-1
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Cleaning Robotics Market Driving Forces
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Table ES-2
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Consumer Home Cleaning Product Development Challenges
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Figure ES-3
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Vacuum Cleaner Robot Market Shares, Dollars, Worldwide, 2013
27
Figure ES-4
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Vacuum Robot Market Forecasts Dollars, Worldwide, 2014-2020
29
Table 1-1
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Aspects of Robotic Cleaning Sector Modernization
31
Figure 1-2
35
Robot Vacuum Product Launches
35
Figure 1-3
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Scaling iRobot Vacuum Cleaner Markets
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Table 1-4
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Domestic Robot Types
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Table 2-1
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Cleaning Robotics Market Driving Forces
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Table 2-2
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Consumer Home Cleaning Product Development Challenges
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Figure 2-3
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Vacuum Cleaner Robot Market Shares, Dollars, Worldwide, 2013
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Table 2-4
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Vacuum Cleaner Robot Shipments , Market Shares, Dollars, 2013
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Figure 2-5
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iRobot Home Products
51
Figure 2-7
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Figure 2-8
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Vacuum Robot Market Forecasts Dollars, Worldwide, 2014-2020
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Figure 2-9
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Vacuum Cleaning Robot Shipments Units and Dollars, Worldwide, 2014-2020
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Table 2-10
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Home Vacuum Cleaning Robot Market Segment Analysis, Top of the Line, Classic, and Low End
Basic Market Forecasts, Dollars, Worldwide, 2014-2020
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Figure 2-11
61
Vacuum Cleaner Robot Shipments Market Forecasts
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Units, Worldwide, 2014-2020
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Table 2-12
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Vacuum Cleaning Robot Shipments, Units and Dollars, Worldwide, 2014-2020
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Table 2-13
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Number of Households and Percent Unit Penetration of Robot Vacuums Analysis, North and
South America, Market Forecasts,
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2014-2020
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Figure 2-14
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iRobot View of Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Addressable Market
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Figure 2-15
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Robotic Vacuum Market
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Table 2-16
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Worldwide Population,-2013
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Table 2-17
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Vacuum Cleaning Robot Regional Analysis Dollars and Units, By Region, 2014-2020
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Figure 2-18
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iRobot on Google
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Figure 2-19
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Cleaning Robot Regional Market Segments, Dollars, Worldwide, 2013
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Table 2-20
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Cleaning Robot Regional Market Segments, Dollars, Worldwide, 2013
78
Table 2-21
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Vacuum Cleaner Robot Shipments, North and South America, Market Shares, Dollars, 2013
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Table 2-22
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Vacuum Cleaner Robot Shipments, Europe Middle East and Africa, Market Shares, Dollars, 2013
80
Table 2-23
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Vacuum Cleaner Robot Shipments, Asia Pacific Region Market Shares, Dollars, 2013
81
Figure 3-1
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iRobot Home Robot Products
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Figure 3-2
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iRobot Roomba® Vacuum Cleaning Robot
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Table 3-3
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iRobot AeroForce System Breakthrough Technologies
88
Table 3-4
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iRobot AeroForce System Features
89
Figure 3-5
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iRobot Roomba 880
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Table 3-6
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iRobot Roomba® 790 Specifications
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Table 3-7
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iRobot Roomba® 790 Vacuum Cleaning Robot Features
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Figure 3-8
97
iRobot Use in Kitchen
97
Figure 3-9
98
iRobot Use in Living Room
98
Figure 3-10
99
Samsung Navibot
99
Figure 3-11
100
Samsung NaviBot's Camera Supported by CPU System And Sensors
100
Figure 3-12
101
Samsung NaviBot Light
101
Figure 3-13
103
Samsung Navibot S Robot Vacuum
103
Figure 3-14
106
Samsung VC-RM72VR Smart Tango Dual CPU Automatic Cleaner Super Slim Robot Vacuum
106
Figure 3-15
107
Samsung VC-RM96W Tango Robot Vacuum
107
Figure 3-16
109
Samsung Cleaning Robot Multiple Views
109
Figure 3-17
110
Samsung Cleaning Robot
110
Figure 3-18
112
Samsung Sensor Placement
112
Figure 3-19
115
LG Roboking Robot Vacuum
115
Figure 3-20
116
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LG Roboking VR6270LVM Smart Robot Vacuum
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Table 3-21
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LG Roboking Features
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Table 3-22
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LG Roboking VR6270LVM Smart Robot Vacuum Features
118
Table 3-23
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LG Roboking VR6270LVM Smart Robot Vacuum Specifications
119
Figure 3-24
121
LG Roboking Bagless Robot Vacuum
121
Figure 3-25
125
LG Electronics Motor
125
Figure 3-26
126
LG Electronics Lithium Polymer Batteries
126
Figure 3-27
127
Dyson 360 Eye Robot
127
Table 3-28
131
Metapo CleanMate QQ2 Plus Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Features
131
Figure 3-29
132
Metapo CleanMate QQ2 Plus
132
Figure 3-30
133
Metapo CleanMate QQ5 Plus
133
Figure 3-31
135
Infinvo Hovo 510
135
Figure 3-32
137
Neato BotVac Series
137
Table 3-33
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Neato Robot Vacuum Models
139
Figure 3-34
140
Neato XV Series
140
Figure 3-35
141
Matsutek Vacuum Robot
141
Figure 3-36
142
Matsutek Vacuum Robot Product Line
142
Matsutek Smart Multi-Function Vacuum Cleaner With Remote Control
Table 3-37
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143
Table 3-37 (Continued)
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Matsutek Smart Multi-Function Vacuum Cleaner With Remote Control
144
Figure 3-38
145
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Matsutek Floor Cleaning Robot
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Figure 3-39
149
Mamirobot KF7 Series Features
149
Figure 3-40
150
Mamirobot KF7 Series Functions
150
Figure 3-41
151
P3 Robotic Vacuum
151
Table 3-42
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P3 Robotic Vacuum
152
Figure 3-43
153
Yujin Robot iCLEBO POP
153
Figure 3-44
161
Karcher Robocleaner RC 3000
161
Figure 3-45
163
Hanool Robotics' Vacuum
163
Figure 3-46
166
Hayward TigerShark®
166
Figure 3-47
168
Hayward TigerShark® 2
168
Figure 3-48
169
Hayward TigerShark® Features
169
Figure 3-49
170
Hayward SharkVac
170
Table 3-50
172
SharkVAC XL Pool Floor And Wall Cleaning Features
172
Table 3-51
174
Hayward Navigator® Pro's exclusive SmartDrive
174
Figure 3-52
174
Hayward AquaBug
174
Table 3-53
175
AquaBug® Turbine Cleaner Features
175
Figure 3-54
176
Hayward Diver Dave
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Table 3-55
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Hayward Diver Dave Product Description
177
Figure 3-56
178
Hayward Wanda the Whale
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Table 3-57
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Hayward Wanda the Whale Features
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Figure 3-58
180
Hayward AquaRay
180
Table 3-59
183
Pentair Prowler 830 Remote Control Features
183
Figure 3-60
184
Pentair Kreepy Krauly® Prowler® 820 Robotic Inground Pool Cleaner
184
Table 3-61
185
Pentair Prowler 820 Features
185
Table 3-62
187
Zodiac 4WD Robotic Cleaner Features
187
Figure 3-63
190
Maytronics Commercial Pool Cleaning Robots
190
Table 3-64
192
Maytronics Natural Pool, Eco-Pool, and Organic Pool Benefits
192
Table 4-1
201
Cleaning Robotics Enabling Technologies
201
Figure 4-2
205
iRobot Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Technology Strategy
205
Figure 4-3
206
iRobot Technology Strategy
206
Table 4-4
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iRobot Next Generation Cleaning Robot Navigation
207
Table 4-5
210
Cleaning Robot Key Technology
210
Table 4-6
211
Robot Communications Key Technology
211
Table 4-7
212
Cleaning Robot Key Navigation Technologies
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Table 4-8
213
Human-Robot Interaction
213
Figure 4-9
216
Evolution Robotics Technology Solutions
216
Figure 4-10
217
Evolution Robotics Object Recognition
217
Table 4-11
218
Evolution Robotics Applications
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Table 4-12
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Visual Simultaneous Localization & Mapping Functions Relevant to Robotics
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Figure 4-13
245
Hitachi Modular Robot Configuration
245
Table 4-14
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Aquabot Key Product Technology Factors
247
Figure 4-15
248
Aquabot Key Technology
248
Table 5-1
249
Bandai America Partners
249
Table 5-2
250
Bandai America Product Lines
250
Figure 5-3
254
Dyson 360 Eye Robot
254
Figure 5-4
267
Boston Dynamic LS3
267
Figure 5-5
268
Boston Dynamic CHEETAH
268
Figure 5-6
270
Boston Dynamic Atlas
270
Figure 5-7
272
Boston Dynamic BigDog
272
Figure 5-8
274
Boston Dynamics LittleDog -
274
Table 5-9
276
Google Autonomous Vehicles Technology
276
Figure 5-10
293
iRobot Portfolio of Technology Solutions
293
Figure 5-11
299
Cumulative iRobot Unit Sales, 2004 to 2014
299
Figure 5-12
300
iRobot Home Business Revenue
300
Figure 5-13
301
iRobot Roomba 800 Launch Metrics
301
Table 5-14
304
iRobot Strategy Key elements
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Table 5-15
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iRobot Strategy Key Common Platforms and Software elements
305
Figure 5-16
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KumoTek Divisions
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Figure 5-17
317
LG Global Locations
317
Figure 5-18
324
Metapo Headquarters
324
Figure 5-19
325
Metapo Vacuum Product line
325
Figure 5-20
326
Metapo Facilities
326
Fiigure 5-21
328
Microbric Components
328
Table 5-22
329
Microbric Typical Modules
329
Figure 5-23
334
MSI Worldwide Distribution and Factory Sites
334
Figure 5-24
336
Neato XV-11 At Top Of Stairs
336
Table 5-25
339
NEC Personal Robot Technologies
339
Figure 5-26
349
Surveyor SRV-1 Blackfin Robot
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Ellen T. Curtiss, Technical Director, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, conducts strategic and market assessments in
technology-based industries. Previously she was a member of the staff of Arthur D. Little, Inc., for 23 years, most
recently as Vice President of Arthur D. Little Decision Resources, specializing in strategic planning and market
development services. She is a graduate of Boston University and the Program for Management Development at
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. She is the author of recent studies on worldwide
telecommunications markets, the top ten internet equipment companies, the top ten contract manufacturing
companies, and the Top Ten Telecommunications market analysis and forecasts.
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communications and computer markets and applications. She holds several patents in microcomputing and parallel
processing. She has the original patents in electronic voting machines where she was featured in People Magazine in
1976. She has new patent applications in format varying, mulitprocessing, and electronic voting. She is the author of
recent studies of the Solar Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Thin Film Batteries, Business Process Management
marketing strategies, Internet equipment, biometrics, a study of Internet Equipment, Worldwide Telecommunications
Equipment, Top Ten Telecommunications, Digital Loop Carrier, Web Hosting, Web Services, and Application Integration
markets. Ms. Eustis is a graduate of Barnard College. Susan Eustis was named as top female executive of the year by
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