The diffusion of the household
autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners
(HARVCs) in China
54,000,000
In 2015
429,000,000
Between 2018 and
2020
The conceptual model
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Questionnaire
The parameters of p and q:
1. Multiple-item questions
2. Re-scale items based on previous literatures
The parameter of m:
p = .02208037
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The Steps of Calculation the
Parameters of innovator and imitator
The Parameter of Potential Market m
1. The alternative choices were selected based on utilities.
Diffusion Patterns
Parameters p q m
Xiaomi New 0.02208037 0.1343183 211,000,000 iRobot i7 Plus 0.02208037 0.1343183 55,000,000
Implications
» The diffusion patterns can vary for different products.
⋄ It depends on consumers’ preferences on the products and the types of the products.
» Brand and price are the most important attributes.
Implications
» The diffusion patterns can vary for different products.
⋄ It depends on consumers’ preferences on the products and the types of the products.
» Brand and price are the most important attributes.
» Extra functions are a plus!
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Limitations
» Failed to consider the validity of the coefficient ranges of p and q.
» Poor interrelatedness among items when measuring p and q.