The Opportunity
The Problem
Currently smart home cleaning technology focuses on floors; other surfaces 'above ground' are ignored.
Our Solution
An autonomous robot capable of cleaning above-ground surfaces, designed to replace routine cleaning tasks such as wiping down kitchen countertops covered in food residue, brushing shower walls, and scrubbing bathroom sinks full of toothpaste and grime. It also maintains other similar household surfaces, providing consistent, everyday cleaning for a truly refreshed home.
The Opportunity
The global cleaning robot market is rapidly expanding, projected to grow from $9.8 billion in 2022 to $25.9 billion by 2027, representing a CAGR of 21.5% (Markets & Markets). More recent estimates forecast continued acceleration, with projections of $17.97 billion in 2025 rising to $41.5 billion by 2030 at an 18.2% CAGR (Markets & Markets 2024 Update) and $21 billion by 2030 at 23.7% CAGR (Grand View Research). This surge is driven by advances in AI, IoT, and sensor technologies, along with rising demand for smart solutions that save time and reduce stress for busy urban professionals.
Our target market — stressed, time-constrained professionals — represents a powerful and growing segment. Studies show that 90% of Americans feel better physically and emotionally when their home is clean, while 60% report reduced stress and anxiety in tidy spaces (American Cleaning Institute). With city dwellers experiencing 40% higher rates of depression and 20% more anxiety than rural populations (Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health), the link between cleanliness, technology, and mental well-being has never been more relevant.
Despite this booming market, current robotics solutions focus almost entirely on floors. Hygeia Robotics is pioneering the untapped “above-ground” cleaning segment — addressing countertops, sinks, bathtubs, and other high-touch areas that existing robots ignore. This niche offers a first-mover advantage in a multi-billion-dollar global market poised for continuous growth.
Additionally, the humanoid and service-robot sector is gaining significant momentum, signaling the next phase of intelligent domestic automation. The humanoid robot market is projected to grow from $2.92 billion in 2025 to $15.26 billion by 2030 (CAGR ≈ 39.2%) (Markets & Markets Humanoid Report). Further, Goldman Sachs forecasts a total addressable market of $38 billion by 2035 (Goldman Sachs Robotics Outlook). These developments underscore a rapidly growing appetite for robots capable of complex, human-like tasks — validating Hygeia Robotics’ vision to redefine home cleaning through intelligent, dexterous automation.
Initially, our focus will be on developed regions such as the Americas and Europe, where smart-home adoption and disposable income are highest, while emerging economies like India, China, and Brazil represent long-term expansion opportunities as affordability improves.
Value Proposition
While today’s cleaning robots focus almost entirely on floors, Hygeia Robotics redefines what it means to have a clean home. Our autonomous robot targets the overlooked, high-effort areas — kitchen countertops layered with food residue, bathroom sinks marked with toothpaste, and shower walls that demand constant scrubbing. Designed for everyday maintenance, it delivers the relief of a consistently fresh home without the daily grind.
Unlike humanoid robots, which require dozens of motors and complex mechanics to mimic human movement — making them expensive, slow to market, and impractical for everyday consumers — Hygeia takes a purpose-built approach. By focusing solely on surface cleaning, our design uses fewer components, operates more efficiently, and can be produced at a fraction of the cost, while still providing intelligent, adaptable cleaning through advanced systems.
Positioned between the floor-focused simplicity of current cleaning robots and the over-engineered promise of humanoids, Hygeia Robotics offers the best of both worlds — practical, intelligent, and affordable automation for the modern home. Beyond just hygiene, we help busy professionals reclaim their time and peace of mind — because a clean home should restore both your space and your spirit.