Jan 14 2015
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Residential Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering.
The Residential Robotic Vacuum Cleaner market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 6.43% and 4.45 percent in terms of revenue and unit shipment, respectively, over the period 2014-2019.
A robotic vacuum cleaner, also called a robovac, is used to clean floors, gutters, and pools and has the ability to function without human intervention within a defined area. It consists of a mobile base, a docking station, and other accessories that support its smooth functioning. It is autonomous to a high degree and uses intelligent sensory feedback control that is programmed to clean surfaces automatically.
A robovac has additional features such as smart navigation, laser vision, room memory, mapping, and a self-emptying function, thus enabling increased efficiency and performance. In addition, it has in-built ledge sensors that allow smoother maneuverability. Residential robotic vacuum cleaners assist in cleaning and ease household chores.
One major trend emerging in the market is product innovations. The increasing demand for these vacuum cleaners has led to commoditization in the market, which is forcing vendors to introduce new products to survive in a highly competitive market.
According to the report, one of the key growth drivers of the Residential Robotic Vacuum Cleaner market in the US is the increased functional flexibility of the robotic vacuum cleaners. Vendors are launching robotic vacuum cleaners with increased functions and efficiency in the market.
Further, the report states that the basic nature of residential cleaning routines is one of the major challenges that the market faces. Residential cleaning utilizes simple and easily available materials. This is a major barrier to the acceptance of robotic vacuum cleaners.