Although China's robotics industry is still in its early stages, there is considerable public interest in this emerging sector. For example, at a recent high-tech enterprise technology achievement exhibition in Hefei, Xi Jinping emphasized the remarkable development of emerging industries and expressed his hope that their businesses would flourish. Earlier, a robot developed by a textile company in Jiaxing even received personal praise from President Xi. How much do we really know about the robotics industry?
Robots are considered the "crown jewel of manufacturing," and their research, development, manufacturing, and application are important indicators of a country's technological innovation and high-end manufacturing level.
"Internet Plus Manufacturing" is considered part of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is a concept introduced by Germany, called the "Industrial Internet" in the US, and "Made in China 2025" in my country. These three concepts are essentially the same, all pointing to a core idea: intelligent manufacturing. The theme of Industry 4.0 is intelligent manufacturing and smart factories. Its core is building cyber-physical systems, enabling data exchange and interaction between things, machines, and people through the Internet of Things and the Internet. This tightly connects equipment, production lines, products, factories, suppliers, and customers to establish smart factories and achieve intelligent production.
"Internet Plus Manufacturing" will drive the transformation of Chinese manufacturing to Chinese creation, so many people say that Industry 4.0 is a revolutionary era for China.
How many categories are there for robots?
According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robots are generally divided into industrial robots and service robots. Service robots are advanced robots used in non-manufacturing industries and serving humans, excluding industrial robots. They mainly include personal/household service robots and professional service robots.
Which home cleaning robot is more reliable ?
Today, I'll be discussing home service robots that we use in our daily lives. Among home service robots, home cleaning robots are the most mature intelligent home robots. A leading international player is iRobot from the United States, while domestic industry leaders include Ecovacs from Suzhou and Proscenic from Taiwan. iRobot is a NASDAQ-listed robotics company with over 25 years of experience developing practical robots. iRobot develops home robots such as sweeping robots and mopping robots.
Ecovacs boasts strong R&D capabilities in home service robots , holding numerous technology patents. It has created the Deebot floor cleaning robot, the Windowbot automatic window cleaning robot, the Airbot air purifying robot, and the Baby Butler robot. Ecovacs specializes in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of home service robots. Ecovacs has established R&D and sales centers in multiple countries worldwide, and its products rank first in sales among domestic brands. The emergence of robotic vacuum cleaners has transformed the way people clean indoors and outdoors.
Founded by the Taiwan Intelligent Industry Association and backed by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan, Proscenic focuses on the research and development of intelligent cleaning solutions. With 156 international invention patents in the cleaning field, it has broken through industry technological limitations and achieved sales in 32 countries and regions worldwide. The English name Proscenic is a combination of "prosperous" and "scenic," symbolizing a beautiful vision for a future of intelligent living.
Currently, the most common robotic vacuum cleaner brands on the market are Ecovacs (a Chinese domestic brand), Proscenic (a Taiwanese brand), and iRobot (an American brand). These three brands are at the forefront of the industry in terms of R&D technology, and their products represent the latest technological trends. They offer a wide variety of products for consumers to choose from. Ecovacs robotic vacuum cleaners offer good value for money, with decent cleaning capabilities and high-quality features and materials. iRobot, an imported brand, is very affordable overseas, but its prices in China are very high, making it unaffordable for most consumers. Proscenic products are relatively affordable, using materials that are common in the industry, and are priced for mid-range consumers.
How to buy a smart robot vacuum cleaner online during Double 11?
As a household appliance, the fundamental purpose of a smart robotic vacuum cleaner is home cleaning. During the Double 11 shopping festival, many products are discounted to boost overall sales. Especially on e-commerce platforms, robotic vacuum cleaners often see significant price reductions. If you plan to buy a robotic vacuum cleaner at this time, it's advisable to consider factors such as price, performance, and after-sales service when making your purchase.
Beware of inflated prices
When it comes to price, consumers often exhibit two extremes—the most expensive is always the best, and the cheapest is always the best. In reality, neither of these ideas is entirely correct. The most expensive isn't necessarily the most suitable, and unscrupulous merchants who attract consumers solely with low prices, completely disregarding product performance, are all too common. The best product is the one that best suits your needs; never make price the sole factor in your purchase. Sometimes, some e-commerce platforms, in order to boost sales and maximize profits, will raise prices before lowering them, creating a false price reduction. If you investigate carefully, you'll find out the price a week or a month prior, confirming whether it was truly a bargain. Therefore, when choosing a robot vacuum cleaner, don't just look at price drops.
Do you need additional features?
Mainstream smart robotic vacuum cleaners are equipped with dust recognition sensors, which can effectively reduce working time; distance sensors can effectively avoid obstacles; scheduled cleaning can automatically clean while the consumer is at work; and the automatic return to charging function can automatically recharge when the battery is low; and APP connectivity allows users to remotely control the robotic vacuum cleaner to clean at home. These are additional functions besides sweeping. If you feel you need them, choose a product based on the functions you find practical. If you value the cleaning ability of the product more, you can choose a product with strong sweeping ability and fewer additional functions.
Cleaning ability of robot vacuum cleaners
Since the goal is to have a robotic vacuum cleaner replace manual sweeping and mopping, its performance is paramount. Robotic vacuum cleaners have a main brush and side brushes. The main brush is responsible for collecting large amounts of debris, while the side brushes effectively clean corners and edges. The cleaning performance of a smart robotic vacuum cleaner is primarily reflected in these aspects.
Choose a brand manufacturer based on after-sales service.
Currently, mainstream robotic vacuum cleaner brands on the market include Ecovacs, Proscenic, iRobot, Neato, Fmart, and Haier. These companies have accumulated considerable expertise in service robot R&D, possessing technological advantages and offering relatively comprehensive after-sales service. As a high-tech product, intelligent robotic vacuum cleaners have not yet achieved widespread adoption, leading to frequent user problems. This is where the after-sales service of reputable manufacturers comes into play. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase robotic vacuum cleaners from reputable brand manufacturers.
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