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Lifestyle
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Trend cluster
Category
Cleaning
Robots
Robots are increasingly being used to clean and disinfect various spaces.
5.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Cleaning Robots trend?
Cleaning Robots: As cleaning and health standards across the globe increase in the wake of the global pandemic, autonomous cleaning robots are being leveraged to clean and disinfect various spaces including hospitals, airports, and homes.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Cleaning Robots trend
Brands continue to look into new measures to enhance cleaning and disinfection efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased emphasis consumers have put on hygiene in the last several months will likely continue even in a post-pandemic world, and brands and institutions are adapting to this shift.
Trend themes
Themes within the Cleaning Robots trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Autonomous Cleaning Robots
As cleaning and health standards across the globe increase in the wake of the global pandemic, autonomous cleaning robots are being leveraged to clean and disinfect various spaces including hospitals, airports, and homes.
02
UV Sanitization Products
Sanitization products have become more essential than ever as consumers seek out ways to keep their personal spaces free from pathogens, which is seeing new products be developed like the 'UVRoboclean.'
03
Smart Cleaning Robots
From scrubbing and sweeping to vacuuming and mopping, next-gen smart cleaning robots are supporting a wide range of cleaning tasks, and are capable of autonomous functionality and self-cleaning.
Industry implications
What the Cleaning Robots trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare Industry
Autonomous disinfecting robots, including handheld models, offer hospitals a valuable tool in preventing the spread of the virus and other pathogens.
For
Smart Home Industry
From air-purifying robotic vacuums to all-in-one self-cleaning robots, the smart home industry offers consumers a range of low-maintenance cleaning options.
For
Commercial Cleaning Industry
Next-gen commercial cleaning robots, including airport-specific disinfection booths, offer businesses a cost-effective and efficient way to clean and disinfect public spaces.
Workshop question
How can your brand go above and beyond to protect customer and employee health?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Cleaning Robots
Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 77%, freshness 13%.
Popularity75%
Activity77%
Freshness13%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Cleaning Robots trend
10 featured examples from Apr 23, 2020 to Sep 7, 2022CategoryTech
Autonomous Sterilization Robots
The 'UVRoboclean' Destroys 99.9% of Bacteria and Viruses
The UVRoboclean introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home cleaning industry by offering a hands-free, thorough sanitization solution.
CategoryLifestyle
Roving Air Purifier Robots
The AIRBOT Z1 Cleans and Disinfects Air Continuously
The development of air purifier robots is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the robotic technology industry.
CategoryLifestyle
Hospital-Specific Disinfecting Robots
Cleaning Robots are Being Tested for Use Within Hospitals
Disinfecting robots could be utilized in hospitals and other healthcare facilities to help prevent the spread of the virus.
CategoryTech
Next-Gen Cleaning Robots
Pudu Robotics' Afra C1 Cleaning Robot Debuted at CES 2022
Pudu Robotics' Afra C1 Cleaning Robot debut could impact the robotics industry, especially in the commercial cleaning robotic market.
CategoryTech
Sonar Technology Pool Cleaners
The 'Bestrobtic' Pool Cleaner Robot Performs Intelligent Cleaning
Companies in the pool supplies and maintenance industry can explore the potential of automated pool cleaners to streamline their operations and provide a more convenient service t…
CategoryTech
Air-Purifying Robotic Vacuums
The Kalorik HUVI Robot Vacuum R1 Uses HEPA and UVC Technologies
The home appliance industry has the opportunity to integrate air-purifying and disinfection technologies into their products, providing consumers with cleaner living spaces.
CategoryLifestyle
Cost-Effective Disinfecting Robots
Wanda SD Uses UVC Lights to Sanitize Schools, Offices & More
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce cost-effective disinfecting robots to schools and universities to maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
CategoryWorld
Airport-Specific Disinfection Booths
Hong Kong Airport Launch Cleaning Robots & Other Procedures
The airline industry can adopt automated cleaning procedures and antimicrobial coatings to enhance their cleaning and disinfection work and ensure the safety of passengers and sta…
CategoryTech
All-in-One Self-Cleaning Robots
The obode P8 is a Next-Gen Mopping Vacuum Robot
The robotics industry is poised for growth as the demand for smart cleaning robots and advanced navigation technology increases.
CategoryLifestyle
Robotic Large Space Cleaners
The Ubtech Adibot UV-C Disinfecting Robot Eradicates Bacteria
Opportunity for hotels to invest in UV-C disinfecting robots to ensure guest safety and peace of mind.
