Ecovacs Robotics
Ecovacs turned China's first consumer robot company into a global robot-vacuum and home-cleaning leader, listed as 603486.SH.
Company Overview
- Ecovacs began as a vacuum-cleaner OEM in 1998 and launched China's first home robot in 2006, building the DEEBOT robot-vacuum line into a global brand.
- It expanded into window-cleaning, commercial service robots and premium mopping robots, competing head-on with iRobot and Roborock.
- Ecovacs is a prime example of China creating a global consumer-robotics category from scratch.
Key Facts
| Full Name | Ecovacs Robotics Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 科沃斯机器人股份有限公司 |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Suzhou, Jiangsu, China |
| Stock Code | 603486.SH (Shanghai) |
| Core Products | DEEBOT vacuums, WINBOT window cleaners, commercial robots |
| Status | China's first global consumer robot brand |
Data Snapshot
| Founded | 1998, Suzhou — founder Qian Dongqi (钱东奇) |
|---|---|
| Stock | 603486.SH |
| 2025 Revenue | RMB 19.04B (+15.1%); net profit RMB 1.758B (+118%) |
| Brand Split | ECOVACS service robots RMB 10.54B (+30.4%; 55.3% of revenue); TINECO RMB 8.1B+ |
| 2026 Q1 | Revenue RMB 4.902B (+27.1%) |
| Global Mix | 2026 H1: overseas revenue share exceeds domestic for the first time |
| Embodied AI | Self-developed world model; Maotuaner companion robot; open-source "Bajie" embodied platform |
Products & Specs
| Product | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DEEBOT | Robot vacuums | Core volume line |
| WINBOT | Window-cleaning robots | 1M+ units in 2025; 2.6M+ cumulative |
| GOAT / pool robots | Outdoor & pool cleaning | New categories expanding |
| Maotuaner / Bajie | Companion robot & embodied platform | Frontier exploration 2026 |
Key Customers
- Global household consumers — DEEBOT & TINECO brands worldwide
- Overseas markets — share exceeded domestic in 2026 H1
- Developers — open-source Bajie embodied platform
Recent Milestones
- 1998 — Founded in Suzhou
- 2018 — Listed on Shanghai (603486.SH)
- 2025 — Revenue RMB 19B; net profit doubles; WINBOT passes 1M units/year
- 2026 H1 — Overseas share exceeds domestic for the first time
- Sep 2026 — World model, Maotuaner & Bajie embodied push at IFA
Actuators & Sensors
- Self-developed navigation SLAM and cleaning-scheduling software.
- LiDAR/vision-based navigation, mopping and auto-docking systems.
- Commercial robot lines for malls, hotels and offices.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- Ecovacs integrates Chinese supply chains for motors, sensors and batteries.
- Its in-house software stack is the key differentiator against generic OEM rivals.
- Scale in home robots funds R&D into commercial and humanoid-adjacent lines.
Competitor Comparison
Versus iRobot (Roomba): Ecovacs leads globally in premium robot mops and competes on price and features. Versus Roborock and Narwal, it is the older, broader home-robot brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ecovacs Robotics do?
Ecovacs Robotics (科沃斯) is a Chinese home-robot company focused on DEEBOT vacuums, WINBOT window cleaners, commercial robots. The category is dominated by Chinese brands, which now ship most of the world's robot vacuums.
How does Ecovacs Robotics compete with Roborock, Ecovacs or Dreame?
The Chinese cleaning-robot market is fiercely competitive, with Roborock, Ecovacs and Dreame leading globally. Ecovacs Robotics differentiates on DEEBOT vacuums, WINBOT window cleaners, commercial robots, a segment where Chinese supply chains keep costs and feature cycles aggressive.
Where is Ecovacs Robotics based?
Ecovacs Robotics (科沃斯) is headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, China.