WINBOT by Ecovacs: status and timeline

Milestones

No announced next step

WINBOT introduced2013Complete.
W3 OMNI with Vortex Wash launched at IFA 2026Sep 2026Complete.

Current obstacles

Edge detection and fall preventionThe robot must accurately sense the edge of the window to avoid falling. Sensor errors or unusual frame designs can cause safety failures.

Physics limits

Limited window sizes and frame typesRobots work best on standard rectangular windows. Arched, very small, or deeply recessed frames can prevent mounting or control.

How it works

2 parts

Adhesion

Air pressure seals to glass

Air jets create seal against window. Pressure sensors detect window edge.

Cleaning

Vortex Wash auto-cleaning pads

Automatic dock pad-wash; pads spin, wash, dry between runs.

About Ecovacs

The team behind WINBOT

Ecovacs

DEEBOT robot vacuums, home robotics, WINBOT, GOAT

Home robotics: DEEBOT vacuums, WINBOT window cleaners, GOAT lawn mowers, ULTRAMARINE pool cleaners. Founded 1998, serves 38M households. Public, Shanghai Exchange 603486.

38M households, 180 markets. H1 2026: shipments +44% YoY; new categories (window, lawn, pool) +75%.
Platform approach: DEEBOT, WINBOT, GOAT, ULTRAMARINE reuse 80% of core components across products.
Public (Shanghai 603486) since May 2018. 9,600+ employees. IFA 2026: named No.1 home-robotics brand.

ecovacs.com (opens ecovacs.com)Company profile →

Founded: 199828 yrs
Headquarters: China
Status: Public
Valuation: $6.4Bmarket capJan 2023
Last round: IPO on Shanghai Stock Exchange · $50M28 May 2018
Works in: RoboticsHome robots
Coverage: 4 programs · 3 updateslatest 1 Sep 2026checked 11 Oct
Partners: iRobot
People: Qian DongqiFounder and ChairmanDavid QianCEO