# astroturfing
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From Patents to ‘Astroturf’: Ecovacs and Dreame Make China’s Robot‑Vacuum Rivalry Public
Ecovacs and Dreame, China’s leading robot‑vacuum makers, have escalated a year‑long dispute from patent litigation to public accusations of organised online smear campaigns. The confrontation reflects deeper strategic differences—Ecovacs’ domestic dominance versus Dreame’s export‑led growth—and signals a broader shift in how market share is contested in the smart‑home sector.
China’s Robot Vacuum Wars Go Public: Ecovacs and Dreame Escalate from Patents to Paid-attack Allegations
Dreame has publicly accused Ecovacs of hiring paid online attackers to denigrate Dreame products, escalating a feud that began with Dreame’s 2025 patent victory. The confrontation highlights competing strategies—Ecovacs’ domestic dominance versus Dreame’s overseas-first growth—and signals a more combative phase for the global robot‑vacuum market.