Mode Technology

What Mode Technology does

Mode Technology is a New Zealand-based robotics integrator and facility services provider that sells, leases, and services commercial cleaning and service robots across New Zealand, with selected deployments in Australia and Singapore. Founded in 2020/2021 and headquartered in Wellington with offices in Auckland and Christchurch, the company integrates autonomous robots from multiple OEMs — Keenon Robotics, CenoBots, Gausium, Autoxing, and Reeman — and wraps them with proprietary software including the QualityClean quality management system and, as of October 2025, the proprietary Gemini multi-functional robot combining cleaning, security surveillance, and digital concierge capabilities. The technical stack centres on AI-enabled hardware featuring Nvidia AI chips, 32-beam 3D LiDAR, SLAM-based navigation, and transformer neural networks for obstacle and debris detection, accessed through OEM partnerships rather than in-house model development.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model: hardware sales and leasing of cleaning/service robots, ongoing managed services and maintenance, contract commercial cleaning under the Cleaning Mode brand, consumables and hygiene supply, Kyocera managed print services, HP Engage kiosk solutions, and recruitment services via Mode Technology Recruitment. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with free site assessments, proof-of-concept trials, and quote-based pricing — no public price list is published. Mode Technology claims the largest deployed fleet of cleaning robots in New Zealand and serves enterprise customers across airports (Christchurch, Wellington, Brisbane, Singapore Changi), retirement living (Summerset), retail (New World), museums (Te Papa), and hospitality (Holiday Inn). The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no public revenue, and limited leadership disclosure (Director Dallas Vincent and Recruitment Expert Jessica Haines named).

Name

Mode Technology

Legal name

Mode Technology

Website

https://modetechnology.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mode Technology is a New Zealand-based robotics integrator that sells, leases, and services commercial cleaning and service robots across multiple industries, complemented by contract cleaning, consumables, managed print, kiosk, and recruitment services under its facility-services platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Robotics

NAICS

Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811411), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53242)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Cleaning (BPABABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA), Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning robots
• Autonomous floor cleaning
• Robotic facility management
• Managed print services
• Workplace hygiene consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Gracefield

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Robotic Solutions Sales & Leasing: Mode Technology sells and leases commercial cleaning and service robots from brands including Keenon, CenoBots, Gausium, Autoxing, and Reeman. The company has been operating in New Zealand since 2020 with experience across APAC since the early 2000s.
2. Robot Servicing & Maintenance: Ongoing service, maintenance, and technical support for deployed robotic fleets including a local helpdesk for timely assistance.
3. Contract Commercial Cleaning: Professional cleaning services under the Cleaning Mode brand, providing daily cleans, consumables supply, and tailored cleaning programs for commercial facilities.
4. Consumables & Hygiene Supply: Supply of washroom consumables, cleaning chemicals, paper products, soap dispensers, and hygiene solutions with scheduled deliveries and stock management.
5. Recruitment Services: Mode Technology Recruitment offers project-based recruitment retainer services including job ad writing, applicant reviewing, reference checks, and onboarding support.
6. Office Technology Solutions: Supply and support of office technology including photocopiers, printers, scanners, site management kiosks, and boardroom systems from partners like Kyocera and HP Engage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mode Technology sells, leases, and services commercial cleaning and service robots from brands including Keenon Robotics, CenoBots, Gausium, Autoxing, and Reeman across New Zealand, operating the largest cleaning robot fleet in the country. The company also provides contract commercial cleaning under the Cleaning Mode brand, consumables and hygiene supply, Kyocera managed print services, HP Engage kiosk solutions, and recruitment services.

Product overview

Mode Technology is a New Zealand-based robotics integrator and service solutions provider offering a portfolio of autonomous cleaning and service robots combined with professional services. The core product portfolio includes CenoBots robots (SP50 sweeping vacuum, L50/L4/L3 scrubber-dryers, S5 industrial sweeper) and Keenon Robotics products (C55, C40, C30, C20, T10, W3, S100 cleaners, Keenmow K1 lawn mower), plus the proprietary Gemini multi-functional robot combining security, concierge, and cleaning. These robotic products are offered alongside complementary services including professional commercial cleaning under the Cleaning Mode brand, consumables and hygiene supply, Kyocera managed print services, and HP Engage kiosk solutions for visitor management and retail POS. The company operates as a value-added reseller with local sales, technology support, and a dedicated helpdesk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cenobots SP50: World's first real spot-cleaning robot - Autonomous sweeping vacuum robot with advanced AI navigation and safety features
• Cenobots L50
• Cenobots L3
• Cenobots S5
• Keenon Robotics Products

Products and services

• CenoBots SP50 Autonomous sweeping and vacuuming robot marketed as the world's first real spot-cleaning robot, featuring Nvidia AI chip, 32-beam 3D LiDAR, up to 25kPa suction power, and 15550m²/hr theoretical productivity. Offered to commercial facilities in New Zealand.
• CenoBots L50 AI-powered scrubber-dryer robot with a 55L solution tank, NVIDIA AI chip delivering 32 TOPS performance, advanced 5-stage water filtration for recycling, and automatic detergent mixing. Designed for commercial floor cleaning.
• CenoBots L3 AI-powered autonomous scrubber designed for small- and medium-sized spaces, featuring voice-command operation, intelligent detection for carpets and cables, and quick maintenance design.
• CenoBots L4 Autonomous scrubber for small-to-medium spaces with compact design, 1944 m²/hr theoretical productivity, and 20kg brush pressure.
• CenoBots S5 Advanced factory cleaning robot and industrial floor sweeper with 100 TOPS NVIDIA AI platform, 32-beam 3D LiDAR, TeamClean multi-unit collaboration, and vehicle recognition for dynamic industrial environments.
• Gausium Scrubber 50 Commercial floor cleaning robot deployed at New World Taumarunui and other retail locations, capable of cleaning 2000m² in approximately one hour with only 10 minutes of staff involvement required.
• Keenon Robotics Range (C55, C40, C30, C20, T10, W3, S100, Keenmow K1) Full range of Keenon autonomous cleaning and delivery robots including C55, C40, C30, C20, T10, W3, S100 commercial models and Keenmow K1 for homes and small businesses, providing commercial-grade cleaning and delivery automation.
• Gemini Multi-Functional Robot Proprietary multi-functional robot equipped with security surveillance, digital concierge, and cleaning capabilities for intelligent facility management in commercial environments.
• Contract Commercial Cleaning Services (Cleaning Mode) Professional commercial cleaning services under the Cleaning Mode brand for offices, schools, childcare centres, retirement villages, healthcare facilities, retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing sites, and more, supported by the QualityClean audit system with tailored daily cleans and consumables management.
• Consumables and Hygiene Supply Services Supply of workplace consumables including toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, washroom dispensers, sanitising products, bin liners, cleaning chemicals, first aid consumables, and feminine hygiene products with scheduled deliveries and stock management.
• Kyocera Managed Print Services Managed print services including Kyocera ECOSYS and TASKalfa printers, document management solutions backed by 12 BLI 2024 Awards including A3 Line of the Year, supplied and supported across New Zealand.
• HP Engage Kiosk Solutions HP Engage self-service kiosks for office visitor sign-in, retail POS, and cafe self-ordering, with integration capabilities for Property Management Systems in hospitality venues.
• Mode Technology Recruitment Flexible project-retainer recruitment support providing assistance with job ad writing, applicant review, reference checks, interview support, and onboarding across tech, construction, education, and public service sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleaning robot at New World Taumarunui cleans 2,000 square metres in 1 hour vs 8-16 hours manually, with only 10 minutes staff involvement required
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core, supporting and minor.

• SIMPPLEstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 November 2024Mode Technology announced distribution partnership with SIMPPLE in November 2024, with plans to showcase leading robotic solutions and software at CleanNZ Expo 2024.
• Keenon RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMode Technology is a trusted partner of Keenon Robotics, deploying their cleaning and service robots including C55, C40, C30, C20, T10, W3 Butlerbot, S100, and Keenmow K1 across New Zealand.
• CenoBotscoreTechnology or IntegrationMode Technology partners with CenoBots as a trusted provider of cleaning robots including SP50 Autonomous Sweeper Vacuum, L50 Scrubber Dryer, L4, and S5 industrial sweeper robots.
• GausiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationMode Technology is New Zealand's leading provider of Gausium cleaning robots including Scrubber 50, Scrubber 75, and Phantas office cleaning robots.
• AutoxingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMode Technology integrates Autoxing robotic solutions as part of their comprehensive portfolio of cleaning and service robots.
• ReemansupportingTechnology or IntegrationMode Technology offers Reeman robots including R1D1 Delivery Robot for logistics and hospitality applications.
• KyocerastrategicTechnology or IntegrationMode Technology partners with Kyocera as a New Zealand provider of award-winning printing and document management solutions, including ECOSYS and TASKalfa printer series. Kyocera earned 12 BLI 2024 Awards from Keypoint Intelligence including A3 Line of the Year.
• HP EngagestrategicTechnology or IntegrationMode Technology partners with HP Engage to provide kiosk solutions including office sign-in kiosks, retail POS kiosks, and self-service kiosks for cafes and hospitality venues.
• Wellington Rugby Football UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMode Technology partners with Wellington Rugby Football Union supporting both men's and women's game, providing office technology solutions and commercial cleaning services while creating shared experiences for clients and staff.
• Wellington Rugby LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMode Technology backs Wellington Rugby League at every level including the Wellington Rugby League Competition, Wellington Orcas regional team, and Petone Panthers Rugby League Club at grassroots level.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LionsBot: Singapore-headquartered manufacturer of commercial autonomous cleaning robots (LeoMech, LeoScrub, LeoPull). Highly comparable as a direct competitor serving APAC markets with similar product categories and target verticals.
• CrestClean: Largest New Zealand-based commercial cleaning services franchise network. Comparable as a NZ commercial cleaning services competitor also serving offices, schools, healthcare, and retail, though without the robotics focus.
• Avidbots: Canadian-based autonomous commercial floor cleaning robot manufacturer (Neo). Competes head-to-head with Mode Technology in the same commercial cleaning robotics category with similar customer segments (retail, airports, healthcare).
• SoftBank Robotics: Global robotics company behind the Whiz autonomous vacuum sweeper. Competes in commercial cleaning robots and pursues similar enterprise sales motions across hospitality, airports, and retail.
• ICE Robotics: Autonomous commercial cleaning robot provider (ICE Cobotics line). Directly competes in the same floor-cleaning robotics category with comparable go-to-market through distributors and facility service partners.

Emerging players

• Gaussian Robotics (Gausium): Chinese manufacturer of autonomous commercial cleaning robots (Scrubber 50, Phantas). Functions both as Mode Technology's supplier and as a category competitor; increasingly sells direct globally, posing disintermediation risk.
• Samsara Robotics: Provider of autonomous industrial cleaning robots for warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics. Comparable in commercial autonomous cleaning but more narrowly focused on industrial/factory use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Nilfisk: Global commercial and industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer (scrubbers, vacuums, sweepers) now offering autonomous models. Comparable in floor cleaning equipment but serves a wider traditional equipment market beyond robotics.
• Tennant Company: Long-established US manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment (scrubbers, sweepers, burnishers) and increasingly autonomous/robotic solutions. Overlaps in floor-care category but offers a much broader traditional equipment portfolio.
• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning technology offering commercial scrubbers, sweepers, and increasingly autonomous robotic solutions. Comparable in the broader commercial cleaning equipment space though robotics is one of many lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Modetechnologynz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mode-technology-nz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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