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HOBOT-298 named a CES 2019 Innovation Awards honoree before US launch
HOBOT-298 was named a CES 2019 Innovation Awards honoree for its ultrasonic-spray, vacuum-suction window cleaning design.
Full assessment3 claims · 4 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIAssisted AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708565CapableWhat happenedThe recognition gave the robot early trade visibility before its wider US retail rollout later that year. Robovations has not located the CES organization's own honoree listing for this specific model and treats the recognition as manufacturer- and retailer-reported.
Bottom lineThe CES honoree distinction and the AI descriptions come from manufacturer and retailer material; independent verification is limited to the documented suction-based adhesion and manual safety-rope requirement.
ImpactOn autonomy
- No new autonomy capability documented with this honoree recognition
- Existing AI route planning and laser edge sensing were the basis for the entry
On readiness
- No consumer readiness change documented; the robot was not yet broadly available in the US
- Recognition occurred ahead of the robot's broader US retail rollout later in 2019
Claim check3 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
CES Innovation Award recognition
Documented findingMultiple retailers and outlets describe the HOBOT-298 as a 2019 CES Innovation Awards honoree; Robovations found the claim repeated in press and retailer coverage but did not locate the listing directly on the CES organizer's own siteAI Smart Route Plan
Documented findingManufacturer and retailer listings describe onboard laser sensors and automated route planning; no independent lab test of coverage accuracy was foundAnti-falling technology
Documented findingDocumented as suction-loss detection paired with a separate 4.5 m, 150 kgf-rated safety rope that the user must manually anchor above the window before each cleaning sessionEvidence2 sources · all linked
Technical notes4 sections
Recognition
The HOBOT-298 has been described by multiple retailers and outlets as a 2019 CES Innovation Awards honoree, an industry recognition covering design and technology criteria rather than independent performance testing.
Cleaning System
The robot adheres to glass by vacuum suction rather than magnets, using a brushless DC motor and laser sensors to plan cleaning routes. An ultrasonic nozzle nebulizes water into a fine mist ahead of a 24×24 cm microfiber pad, and a single detachable water tank is rated for roughly 40 square meters of coverage before needing a refill. Manufacturer figures list a cleaning pace near 2.4 minutes per square meter.
Safety Systems
Reviewers describe onboard suction-loss detection paired with a separate safety rope, rated to 150 kgf and roughly 4.5 m long, that the user manually anchors above the window before cleaning. An embedded backup battery is documented to hold the unit in place with an audible alert for about 20 minutes during a power outage.
US Availability
Amazon listings for the HOBOT-298 were tracked from January 2019, with reviewer coverage and a giveaway promotion appearing in February and March 2019, ahead of the robot’s broader US retail rollout later that year.