Chinese companies including Segway owner Ninebot and vacuum cleaner manufacturer Roborock displayed their latest robotic lawn mowers and related products at IFA Berlin, Europe’s largest electronics trade show, held from September 4 to 8, according to KrASIA.
These firms are focusing on the European market, which is currently the largest for robot lawn mowers, as they navigate US import restrictions that limit their access to American consumers.
For Japanese investors and businesses, this development highlights growing competition in the robotics sector internationally, emphasizing the importance of innovation and market diversification in the face of geopolitical trade challenges.