ECOVACS Announces Third‑Generation OZMO ROLLER 3.0 at IFA 2026
On September 8, 2026, ECOVACS ROBOTICS held a press briefing in Berlin during IFA 2026 to unveil its latest robotic‑floor‑cleaning innovation, the OZMO ROLLER 3.0, which is integrated into the new DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone model. The company traced the evolution of the technology, noting that the original OZMO ROLLER was first introduced with the DEEBOT X8 series in 2024, followed by OZMO ROLLER 2.0 on the DEEBOT X11, and now the third‑generation version.
The OZMO ROLLER 3.0 builds on a two‑year development cycle that incorporated real‑world usage data and global market feedback. It features a longer roller equipped with μm‑level microfiber that reduces residual water after cleaning, and a high‑density nylon mop for tougher stains. The system continues to deliver fresh water to the roller while simultaneously extracting loosened dirt and wastewater, ensuring a continuously refreshed cleaning surface throughout the cleaning cycle. Additional enhancements include AI Stain Detection 2.0, which adapts cleaning strategies to stain type and severity, and TruEdge 3.0, which improves edge and corner coverage.
ECOVACS disclosed that, according to its internal shipment data, more than 2.8 million units equipped with OZMO ROLLER technology have been shipped worldwide as of July 2026, underscoring rapid consumer adoption. The company highlighted its broader innovation capabilities, noting that it has been granted over 3,100 patents and has invested more than RMB 5.2 billion in research and development since 2018. These resources support the company’s ability to translate user insights into successive product generations.
Founded in 2006, ECOVACS operates sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, reaching nearly 180 major markets and serving over 38 million households globally. The firm reiterated its market leadership in China, having ranked first in the Chinese robotic vacuum‑cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years from 2015 through 2024. ECOVACS’s corporate vision, “Robotics for All,” frames its expansion into adjacent categories such as robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots, pool cleaners, and pet‑companion robots.