Asian expert: Dr. Tamaki Horii

Dr. Tamaki Horii, head of the Business Innovation Division at Obayashi Corporation, discusses the evolving role of robotics in the construction and cleaning industries. He highlights the challenges of introducing…

Our ten theses about the future of cleaning robotics

Robotic cleaning has experienced a remarkable upswing in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. But what developments can be expected in the coming years? Based on our…

These sectors are performing best

The informative value of the Biggest Fleet Ranking should still be treated with caution, but it does at least indicate trends in market penetration. We expected some results, but we…

Which manufacturers are represented where?

There are still clear regional preferences in the market penetration of individual manufacturers. In North America, the US manufacturer Tennant and the Canadian robotics experts from Avidbots dominate. Chinese manufacturers…

Different markets = different uses of robotics

The development of cleaning robotics has varied worldwide in recent years, shaped by the specific requirements of regional markets. Our ranking of fleet operators also shows that the markets in…

Who’s afraid of robotics?

For decades, manufacturers, dealers, and FM service providers have worked together in a well-established triad: manufacturers develop and produce cleaning equipment, dealers distribute it in close regional cooperation, and service…

David and Goliath?

Our ranking and international industry feedback suggest an essential lesson to be learned: Microbots and robots are rarely thought of together. Numerous fleets are limited to one type of robot.…

Industry sentiment

The cleaning industry is under pressure to adopt robotics, with large companies fearing market disruption and smaller ones struggling with high costs and uncertain returns. Conflicting perceptions of automation progress…

European expert: Martin Haubensack

Martin Haubensack, CTO of  PHILON Service Robotics AG, shares his insights on the future of cleaning robotics and the industry's challenges. He highlights the growing adoption of robotic solutions but…

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