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A robot vacuum can save you a lot of time and effort when it comes to regular touch-ups. The best ones are adept at picking up dust light debris, cords and dust.

The higher-end models even sweep your floors, but they can't climb stairs. Find models that feature intelligent mapping, real-time hazards avoidance, and spacious self-emptying bins.

Best Overall

The best robots we tested were user-friendly, efficient and able to cope with the daily debris. You'll need a robot that has decent carpet-picking capability and the ability to handle stairs. And, if you're looking to add more features, you might be interested in a robot with smart vacuum cleaner mapping technology or an application that allows you to control it remotely.

Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tried dozens of robotic vacuums. She prefers the robovacs with the most features like those with self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and refill water tanks to mop robotic vacuums. She also loves robots that recognize landmarks, such as furniture legs and power cables so that they won't get tripped up when climbing stairs.

Compared to the top-rated models, this Black and Decker robot vacuum has less object-avoidance technology and its navigation score is lower. It does however have an enormous dust bin that doesn't require frequent emptying, and has a long battery life. Additionally, it comes with an option that allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and return to the spot where it stopped last, making it easier to cover larger homes. This model is also a great option for pet owners since it can spot and prevent tangled hair as well as fallen food particles.

In our tests we tested the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines with a LIDAR sensor that can map rooms and identify obstacles using a structured light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. It can avoid liquid droplets, stairs, and furniture legs with this combination. It also has the ability to save up to four floor plans for future use. It is able to stop and restart cleaning at any point, so that you can continue doing chores while it does. The app comes with an interactive 3D model of your home, room labels and advanced cleaning options.

The robot isn't as good at cleaning like our top models, but it is a pro at picking up heavier items like orzo pasta, metal screws, and even fine particles like sand. The only drawbacks are that it isn't able to mop and that its navigation system is less impressive.

The best for Carpet

If you have carpeting, choose an automatic vacuum that has a high score for carpet and rug mobility and pickup. Many models are capable of cleaning dust from low-pile rugs. Some do a decently job of cleaning up larger debris such as orzo pasta and screws made of metal. However, they can't handle small particles as well as an upright or canister vacuum, and they may be unable to pick up dirt in the vicinity of thresholds and baseboards.

The best option for carpeted homes is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that lets you swap in an empty bin for cleaning and mopping pad that is damp. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, is a vacuum cleaner and mops wet with circular pads that rotate at a speed of 200 rotations per minute. It detects and lifts its pads when they come into contact with carpet, which prevents the floor from becoming wet. You don't need remove them or replace them each time. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other robot vacuum/mops in the absence of obstacles and in being close to carpets and thresholds.

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another option worth considering. It was a great performer in our tests and you can set it up to schedule it to sweep your home when you are away. It can be set up to mop only. We loved its navigation on floors that are not bare as well as rug. The Combo i5 also has a very long runtime and excellent path planning for such a small device.

If you want a more advanced model, look into the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop. It has a large dock that can last for weeks without needing to be emptied. It also has impressive ability to navigate and auto-empty on carpets and floors with no floor. It also has a smart-mapping system and can be programmed to only operate at certain times of the day (a useful feature to keep the sly kids and pets from running it amuck). The Shark is less powerful than other mop/robot vacuum cleaner industrial combinations, but it still picks hair and pet hair very well. It's also the best price of our top picks.

Best for Hard Flooring

Robot vacuums are the best pick for hardwood floors because they are able to easily maneuver around obstacles and not damage the floor's surface. They are great in removing dust and crumbs, but they struggle with pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction of the top canister or upright vacuum, which makes them unsuitable for deep cleaning upholstery or carpeted areas.

The best two-in-1 robots combine a vacuum and a mop, taking care of the entire chore in one go. Find one that has an onboard sensor that can detect changes in the floor's texture and adjust suction in line with the changes. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+, for example, has this feature and can transition seamlessly from hard to soft carpeting.

If you have a lot of hardwood flooring in your home, you might want to think about a robot mop and vacuum combination like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model features an efficient robot vacuum with smart navigation to clean hardwood floors and other hard surfaces. Additionally, it has the ability to mop as well. Its sensors allow it to avoid hazards such as stairs.

When it comes to mops, the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors using downward pressure, rather than wipe them clean to remove dirt and dust. The mop pads are reusable, which reduce waste, reduce the spread of germs and can be cleaned in the docking station, saving your time. The mops can also be washed and dried to stop the spread of mold.

Both the robovac and mop can be controlled by your smartphone, making it easier to manage the device. For instance, you can use the app to create a no-go zone where the vacuum can't go, label separate rooms, or schedule cleaning sessions for specific areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris through trapdoors and then puts it in a bag-less or disposable bin. This means that you don't need to empty the bin manually as often as other models.

Best suited for small Spaces

Like the name suggests that these robots are suited for small areas. They have smaller bins that can hold less garbage, and are more efficient than larger models when it comes to navigating tight corners. They can also be tucked under furniture, where bigger robots struggle to reach. They are generally less expensive than the more expensive models, too, although you'll need to empty their dirt compartments at the end of each cleaning session.

A few years ago, Robot Vacuum Cleaner Best vacuums went through a major change. Manufacturers started adding sensors that allowed them to avoid household items that their conventional sensors might become stuck on or run across. These advancements have reduced the number of times our testers had to clean up after a robotic snag, whether it was a power cord, toy or pet waste.

The new sensors aren't completely eliminating all issues that these devices have however. The less expensive models are not able to traverse the same obstacles as older models, and they require an adequate amount of light to see where they are moving. Consider getting a model that uses a spinning LIDAR unit that is mounted on top to create maps of the area. Our top overall models and runners-up models have this feature. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles such as stairs.

In addition to being capable of working in dark and in the dark, these models can be programmed to use their cliff sensors only on or near the floor, not above them. It's essential to cover mirrors in order to stop this from occurring. The laser used by the LIDAR-based models may bounce off reflective surfaces, making the robot think it's in a different space.

Some of the models we recommend also let you set up virtual no-go zones for areas where you do not want the robot go, which is useful if you have pets or children. These features aren't available on all models we test. Read our full reviews before making your choice.