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Roborock: listed-company ownership and expansion beyond floor care
First published July 30, 2026 · Last verified September 12, 2026
Brand product reference
- Brand
- Roborock
- Legal entity scope
- Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.
- Ownership type
- Shanghai-listed company controlled by founder Chang Jing
- Headquarters
- Beijing, China
- Founded
- July 2014
- Main businesses
- Robot vacuums · Wet-and-dry floor cleaners · Washer-dryers · Robotic lawn mowers · RockAqua robotic pool cleaners
- Official website
- https://global.roborock.com/
- Last verified
- September 12, 2026
About this profile & verification
Roborock is a Shanghai-listed cleaning technology company controlled by founder Chang Jing. Its portfolio now spans robot vacuums, wet-and-dry cleaners, washer-dryers, robotic mowers and RockAqua pool robots. Xiaomi-linked investment is a minority holding, not parent-company ownership.
World Clean Biz is an independent industry publication and is not affiliated with Roborock or Xiaomi. Company statements and filings are identified separately from World Clean Biz analysis.
Product Portfolio
| Category | Positioning | Buyer relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | The core floorcare business spans Saros and Qrevo families. The IFA 2026 showcase includes Saros 20 Flow Complete, Saros 20 Neo and Qrevo Edge 2 Flow; availability varies by region. | Forms the core assortment across price tiers, cleaning functions and dock configurations. |
| Wet-and-dry floor cleaners | A fast-growing adjacent floorcare category reported within other smart appliances. | Adds an adjacent floorcare line that can extend the Roborock aisle beyond robots. |
| Washer-dryers | Large-appliance expansion built around Roborock's low-temperature molecular-sieve drying technology. | Introduces a large-appliance category with different installation and service requirements. |
| Robotic lawn mowers | An outdoor robotics extension introduced through the RockMow and RockNeo product families. | Extends assortment planning into outdoor robotics through the RockMow and RockNeo platforms. |
| RockAqua robotic pool cleaners | RockAqua P1 introduces a cordless pool-cleaning line alongside indoor floorcare and robotic mowing. | Pool robotics adds different water-environment, service and seasonal-sales requirements; confirm local availability and pool suitability. |
Product portfolio reference
Product library
From brand to model
Robot vacuumsRoborock Saros 20
Specifications, versions & buying considerations
Robot vacuumsRoborock Saros 20 SonicSpecifications, versions & buying considerations
Pool robotsRoborock RockAqua P1Specifications, versions & buying considerations
Robot vacuumsRoborock Saros 20 FlowSpecifications, versions & buying considerations
Robot vacuumsRoborock Qrevo Edge 3 ProSpecifications, versions & buying considerations
Robot vacuumsRoborock Qrevo Curv 2 FlowSpecifications, versions & buying considerations
Floor washersRoborock F25 ACE ProSpecifications, versions & buying considerations
Floor washersRoborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2Specifications, versions & buying considerations
Floor washersRoborock F25 Pro TurboSpecifications, versions & buying considerations
Competitive Position
World Clean Biz assessment: Roborock now competes across indoor floorcare, laundry, lawn mowing and pool cleaning. Its first-half 2026 filing reports revenue and profit growth after the heavier investment recorded in 2025. The commercial question is whether that wider range can support dependable local distribution, spare parts and service across categories with different seasonal and installation needs.
Competitive context
Manufacturing & Channels
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| The 2025 annual report shows a mixed supply model: raw materials and processing remained the largest cost components, while purchased parts and finished units expanded as Roborock added ODM production for lower-priced products. | Reviewed reporting period | Confirm whether the exact SKU is self-produced, processed or supplied as an ODM finished unit. |
| Roborock reports independent product development and testing capabilities, with R&D and branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen; the filing does not support treating Xiaomi as Roborock's general manufacturer. | Company R&D and branch offices | Verify the manufacturer for the exact model without assigning Xiaomi as manufacturer. |
| In 2025 Roborock reported higher production and inventory for robot vacuums and other smart appliances, with overseas stocking contributing to the inventory increase. | 2025 production and inventory | Confirm current regional inventory ownership, shipment origin and replenishment terms. |
Markets & Channels
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| Roborock sells through both direct and distributor models. Its 2025 annual report reported growth in each and described expanded direct multi-platform operations alongside broader distributor coverage. | Direct and distributor channels | Confirm whether the target account buys directly or through an authorized distributor. |
| Overseas main-business revenue exceeded domestic main-business revenue in 2025. The company attributed overseas growth to wider sales channels, product investment and channel promotion. | 2025 overseas business | Confirm local channel coverage, promotional responsibility and regional warranty terms. |
| The company is adding localized overseas operations and physical retail exposure while retaining ecommerce as a major route to market. | Localized overseas channels | Verify the local selling entity and authorization across ecommerce and physical retail. |
Company & Ownership
Roborock is a Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed company, not a Xiaomi subsidiary. Its 2026 half-year report identified founder Chang Jing as controlling shareholder and actual controller with 20.97% at 30 June 2026. Tianjin Jinmi, an investment entity controlled within Xiaomi Communications' consolidated structure, held 2.49%; that is a minority investment, not legal control.
Leadership
Founder profile
Chang Jing
Chairman and General Manager
Founder, controlling shareholder and actual controller; role and control status verified in the 2025 annual report.
| Person | Role | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|
| Quan Gang | Director and Deputy General Manager | Joined Roborock in 2016 after roles at Nokia and Microsoft. |
Ownership & entity evidence
Company Developments
Verified Timeline
Qrevo 2 Pro reaches Japan through Yamada Denki
Roborock Japan’s October 8 notice gives October 2 as the release date at Yamada Denki stores and Yamada Webcom, following September 24 reservations. The Japanese model features a reversible side brush and dual rotating mops; this is a regional launch.
Sources: [11]
RockAqua extends Roborock into pool cleaning
The IFA 2026 showcase adds RockAqua P1 to Roborock’s floorcare and outdoor range, alongside new Saros, Qrevo, F25, RockNeo and RockMow models. Announced models should be distinguished from locally available stock.
First-half results and ownership filing published
Roborock reported RMB 10.084 billion of revenue for January–June 2026, up 27.60% year on year, and RMB 986.44 million of net profit attributable to shareholders. The period-end shareholder table lists Chang Jing at 20.97% and Tianjin Jinmi at 2.49%.
Sources: [7]
Roborock reports 2025 growth and heavier reinvestment
Roborock reported RMB 18.695 billion of 2025 revenue, up 56.51%, while its annual report recorded higher R&D, selling expenditure and global channel investment.
Control and Xiaomi minority stake remain distinct
At year-end 2025, Chang Jing held 20.99% and remained controlling shareholder and actual controller; Tianjin Jinmi held 2.49%. Xiaomi Communications' bond prospectus identifies Tianjin Jinmi within its controlled consolidated structure.
Roborock lists on Shanghai's STAR Market
The listed entity is Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd., stock code 688169, giving buyers and investors access to audited operating and ownership disclosures.
Sources: [1]
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Research Record
Sources
- 北京石头世纪科技股份有限公司2025年年度报告 — Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. / Shanghai Stock Exchange filing · Published Apr 23, 2026 · Accessed Jul 30, 2026
- About Us — Roborock · Accessed Jul 30, 2026
- Saros Z70 — Roborock · Accessed Jul 30, 2026
- Roborock Reports 56.51% Revenue Growth in 2025; Q1 2026 Revenue Up 23.31% — Roborock · Published Apr 22, 2026 · Accessed Jul 30, 2026
- Roborock Expands Outdoor Portfolio with Next-Generation RockMow and RockNeo Series of Lawnmowers — Roborock · Published Sep 4, 2025 · Accessed Jul 30, 2026
- 小米通讯技术有限公司2024年面向专业投资者公开发行科技创新公司债券（高成长产业债）（第一期）募集说明书 — Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. / Shanghai Stock Exchange · Published Jul 22, 2024 · Accessed Jul 30, 2026
- 2026 Half-Year Report — Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. (company filing hosted by Sina Finance) · Published Aug 25, 2026 · Accessed Sep 12, 2026
- Roborock IFA 2026 product showcase — Roborock · Accessed Sep 12, 2026
- RockAqua P1 cordless pool cleaner — Roborock · Accessed Sep 12, 2026
- Official Roborock symbol and wordmark — JPG — Roborock · Accessed Sep 14, 2026
- Roborock Japan announces Qrevo 2 Pro — Roborock Japan · Published Oct 8, 2026 · Accessed Oct 25, 2026
First published: Jul 30, 2026
Last verified: Sep 12, 2026
Last material modification: Oct 25, 2026