Robotics

Smart product bets and tight cost controls are giving the Chinese firm breathing room in a crowded category.

The global vacuum market is maturing, and China’s top brands are now betting on new categories.

Beijing is prioritizing the sector as a major growth engine.

As core growth slows, appliance and electronics brands are betting big on robotic arms and embodied tech to stay ahead.

Flashy fundings aside, doubts are mounting over whether humanoid robot ventures can deliver real returns—or are riding a speculative wave.

Known for its robot vacuums, Dreame is now expanding into the broader home appliance market.

For Spirit AI, the real bottleneck in robotics isn’t hardware—it’s intelligence.

Robotic arms, legs, and lower prices present a challenge to the embattled US company.