Small household appliances remain hot as the holiday shopping season continues, according to figures from the NPD Group.
Driven by the launch of two new products, iRobot reported strong sales growth for its fiscal year third quarter.
Shark has introduced the Shark Ion Robot Cleaning System, which combines two products in one: a robot vacuum and a built-in handheld vacuum.
Miele has expanded its floor care offerings to include the new Scout RX2 robot vacuum.
iRobot has rolled out its new Roomba i7+ robotic vacuum with clean base automatic dirt disposal, and the Roomba e5 robotic vacuum.
Neato has launched two new Botvac Connected robotic vacuum models and expanded the functionality of its Botvac D7 robotic vacuum at the recent IFA show in Berlin.
Electrolux has divested its U.S.-based commercial and central vacuum cleaner businesses in North America, including the brands Sanitaire and Beam. The company said the decision is in line with the strategy of its business area Home Care & SDA to focus on global brands and product categories.
Neato Robotics has launched a software update introducing multiple floor plan mapping and quick boost charging for its Botvac D7 Connected robotic vacuum.
iRobot continues to gain momentum in the consumer robotic vacuum market with sales growth reported for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
iRobot Corp. asserted that its patent infringement suits have been found valid by an International Trade Commission investigation.
iRobot continued to gain in the consumer robotic vacuum market, with sales growth reported for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.
iLife has launched its V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum, the latest addition to its V Series.
Ecovacs Robotics has launched its newest robotic vacuum, the Deebot N79S, in the U.S. market.
iRobot continues to gain in the consumer robotic vacuum market with strong growth in its fourth quarter and fiscal year.
iRobot Corp. said it has reached a confidential agreement with Black & Decker regarding a patent infringement suit. In April, the company took legal action against five floor care suppliers, claiming that each of the companies had used its patented technology without permission.
Neato Robotics has appointed Matt Petersen as the company’s new CEO, effective January 1, 2018.
During CES 2018, to be held in Las Vegas January 9 through 12, Ecovacs will unveil its latest connected robotic vacuum models, the Ozmo 610 and 930.
Hoover has launched a connected robotic vacuum, the Hoover Rogue, and is promoting the new vacuum cleaner during a Black Friday sale from November 22 to December 3.
Shark has expanded its vacuum and steam cleaner portfolio with four new floor care appliances, including its first robotic vacuum.
While smart home appliances continue to enter the market, concerns over security and privacy have not waned. The latest example of smart home vulnerabilities within the housewares industry involved LG Electronics’ robotic vacuums and other smart home appliances.