April 1, 2026 — The highly anticipated CCE Shanghai International Cleaning Technology & Equipment Expo officially opened at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. As one of the most influential professional cleaning exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region, this year’s event drew a strong turnout of industry professionals, including a growing number of international visitors, all exploring the latest advancements in intelligent cleaning technologies.
M1 3D Debuts: A Versatile Solution for Complex, Large-Scale Environments
At this year’s exhibition, ECOVACS Commercial Robotics showcased its well-received flagship products, including the DEEBOT PRO M1 and K1 VAC, while unveiling its latest innovation — the DEEBOT PRO M1 3D, a next-generation floor cleaning robot designed for complex, large-scale environments.
ECOVACS Commercial Robotics new product M1 3D attracts attention at CCE 2026
Purpose-built for demanding settings such as industrial warehouses and large retail spaces, the M1 3D introduces three major advancements while building on ECOVACS’ proven reliability and intelligent cleaning capabilities:
Advanced 3D Perception
The M1 3D features a fusion of 3D and 2D LiDAR technology. The 3D LiDAR enables full 360° spatial perception, capturing detailed environmental data, while the 2D LiDAR enhances detection of low-profile and close-range obstacles. This dual-LiDAR system significantly improves positioning accuracy and allows the robot to operate continuously without remapping even when up to 60% of the environment has changed.
Intelligent Re-cleaning
Unlike conventional robots that may miss spots and move on, the M1 3D automatically identifies missed areas and returns to perform targeted re-cleaning. This ensures cleaning tasks meet predefined standards without manual intervention—an essential feature for highly dynamic environments.
AI-Powered Inspection
Beyond perception, the M1 3D is designed to interpret its surroundings. When detecting stains, its AI model classifies the type in real time, automatically switching task priority from inspection to cleaning. It dynamically adjusts its path to complete the task, creating a fully autonomous loop from detection to execution.
Star Product K1 VAC: Flexible Performance for Mid-to-Small Spaces
Alongside the M1 3D, the lightweight K1 VAC also drew significant attention. With its compact design, powerful 20KPa suction, and zero-gap edge cleaning capability, it is well-suited for environments such as hotels, cinemas, and convenience stores.
Live demonstrations attracted strong interest from visitors, reinforcing its popularity as a flexible solution for smaller, complex spaces.
Customers experience the ECOVACS commercial carpet vacuum robot K1 VAC at CCE 2026
Recognition and Industry Leadership
On the first day of the exhibition, ECOVACS Commercial Robotics received strong recognition for its technological innovation, R&D capabilities, and market impact. At the CCE Awards Ceremony, the company was honored with the “2026 Best Intelligent Cleaning Equipment Brand Award.”
ECOVACS Commercial Robotics wins the "2026 Best Intelligent Cleaning Equipment Brand Award"
This recognition also reflects ECOVACS’ contribution to industry standardization:
• Deputy Lead Contributor in developing the first national standard for commercial cleaning robots
• Official Release of Standard (GB/T 46495-2025), set to take effect on May 1, 2026, addressing a key gap in the industry
This milestone marks a strategic evolution from a product provider to a standards leader and ecosystem builder.
From “Tool Replacement” to “Value Transformation”
A clear message from CCE 2026 is that cleaning robots are evolving—from tools that improve efficiency to intelligent terminals enabling smarter space services.
This perspective was further highlighted at the 4th Autonomous Cleaning Robot Commercial Application Forum on April 1. During the keynote speech titled “From Cleaning Robots to Embodied Intelligence: Practical Functions and the Path to Humanoid Form,” Shawn Gao, Deputy General Manager of ECOVACS Commercial Robotics, shared:
“From tools to partners, from cleaning to service — ECOVACS focuses on practical cleaning applications while advancing embodied intelligence to enhance the future of space services.”
Shawn Gao, Deputy General Manager of ECOVACS Commercial Robotics, delivers a speech
As robots gain the ability to perceive, decide, and execute autonomously, the boundaries of the cleaning industry are being redefined.
ECOVACS Commercial Robotics remains committed to working with industry partners to drive this transformation—from labor-intensive operations to intelligent ecosystems—empowering every robot to become a guardian of clean and smart spaces.
