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Star Mappers, a Chinese robotics startup specializing in high-end swimming pool cleaners, has secured RMB 1 billion yuan (US$138 million) in a new financing round, drawing backing from some of China’s most prominent technology investors as it pushes for global growth and expands into new product categories.

Chinese AI toy companies are attracting unprecedented investment as venture capital firms scramble to identify the next billion-dollar success story in the entertainment sector, with some startups achieving gross margins exceeding 90% on products priced in the tens of thousands of dollars. Haivivi completed a RMB 200 million ($28

Chinese manufacturers have seized control of the global robot vacuum market, with the top five companies all based in China and commanding nearly 70% of market share, according to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC). The shift marks a dramatic reversal of fortune for a market originally pioneered by

MOVA, a Beijing-based robotic lawn mower manufacturer, is making waves in the European and North American markets with its distinctive 3D LiDAR technology approach. In an exclusive interview with Tmtpost, MOVA's Chief Technology Officer Qin Ling outlined the company's strategy to differentiate itself in the

Drone giant DJI Technology faces mounting criticism over its first foray into home appliances, with the ROMO robot vacuum encountering widespread performance and quality issues just one month after its August launch. Despite premium hardware specifications and pricing that significantly exceeds established competitors, the product has drawn complaints about basic

China's leading robot vacuum maker Ecovacs Robotics is grappling with intensifying competition from rivals Roborock Technology and Dreame Technology, despite posting strong financial results in the first half of 2025. The Suzhou-based company reported revenue of 8.68 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) for the six months

Huawei Technologies is set to unveil its next-generation smartwatch and earbuds at a launch event on Sept. 24, a strategic move to reinforce its dominance in the global wearables market just as new data confirms its number one position. The company has officially announced the event, where the flagship

Roborock Technology has become the world’s largest robotic vacuum cleaner manufacturer by shipments, a significant milestone that is being overshadowed by a sharp and accelerating decline in profitability. The company’s aggressive spending on marketing and research to gain market share is raising investor concerns about the sustainability of

Chinese robotics manufacturers strengthened their grip on the global smart vacuum cleaner market in the second quarter of 2025, with Roborock Technology maintaining its leading position as total shipments reached 6.17 million units, representing a 20.5% year-over-year increase, according to International Data Corporation's Global