A robot with mapping capabilities like LIDAR or 3D obstacle recognition will remember your floor plan and keep track of where it has and hasn't been, which will allow it to clean faster and more thoroughly.

Premium, but there are very few alternatives with this roller mop system. Plus you're paying for the comprehensive dock.

The market ranges from ultra-simple to extremely capable, with price tags to match, so it's important to pick the right one for your needs. I'm here to help with that.

If non-e of the robot vacuums above take your fancy, here are some other models worth considering. These robovacs all scored highly on test, but just didn't quite make our main guide.

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Some models allow you to set pelo-go zones if there’s certain areas you want to avoid, targeted rooms or particular areas.

Premium, but decent value given the features and performance. Worth the investment for pet owners who want something for regular use.

Here's the table on which robot vacuums are best at picking up dirt and pet hair. Note that while all of the robot vacuums were tested by picking up the same material on the same surfaces, those with an asterisk were tested in a 15 x 15-foot Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners square, whereas the other models were tested in a 5 x 5-foot square.

Obstacle pickup tests are conducted across both rooms of our testing enclosure, with a mix of oatmeal, orzo, baking soda and sand scattered throughout. The robots are tasked with navigating under a couch and coffee table, crossing over an area rug, and passing through a doorway to collect debris.

Freely switch among different modes and power levels as you want via the Vactidy App. Preset a working time to get your T6 robot to start its daily routine cleaning.

For an even more automated approach to cleaning, look for a robot with a scheduled cleaning mode. After you set up the day and time you want to have a room cleaned, the robot will automatically get started on the task while you’re in bed or at work.

A robot vacuum uses navigation tools like sensors, lasers and cameras to work its way around your home, suctioning up pet hair, crumbs and dirt into its dustbin from hard floors like wood, tile and laminate and low pile carpets and area rugs. Many high-end robots are capable of mapping and learning your space, so you can set the robot to clean only one room or a specific area.

If your robot vacuum has a mopping function, some bases come with water tanks and scrubbing abilities as well, so it can keep the mop cloth clean. However, there are some drawbacks to self-emptying bases. Besides the additional cost, these take up a lot more floor space.

The WiFi-enabled Eufy RoboVac X8 performs excellently at cleaning bare floors as well as navigating test areas and picking up pet hairs. It’s also stellar at cleaning edges and corners, but our testers found it has a tendency to scatter debris. This affordable model has a lithium-ion battery and a one-sided brush, and it comes with an extra filter, a filter cleaning tool, and a docking station.