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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot vacuums can save you time and effort when it comes to cleaning. The best models do a great job picking up dust and light debris, and most allow you to set no-go zones for pets or power cords. The more expensive models even clean your floors—though they still can't climb stairs. Look for models that have intelligent mapping, real-time safety features, and large self-emptying bins. Best Overall The top robots we tested were efficient, easy-to-use and able to cope with the daily messes. You'll also want a robot that can take on stairs and has good ability to pick up carpets. And, if you're looking for additional features, you may be interested in a robot with smart mapping technology or an app that lets you control it remotely. Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tried many robotic vacuums. She prefers the robovacs with the most conveniences, such as those that have self-emptying bins and charging stations that automatically empty and fill water tanks for mopping robotic vacuums. She's also a fan of the robots that can recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords so they don't trip when climbing stairs. The Black and Decker model has a lower score on navigation and less object-avoidance tech than the best-rated models. It has a large dust bin that is non-refillable and a long battery. It also has the ability to schedule cleaning times and then return to the place it stopped last, making it easier for you to take care of larger homes. This model is also a great choice for pet owners because it can spot and eliminate hair tangled and fallen food particles. In our tests, we discovered that the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combined a LIDAR (light) sensor that can map rooms and detect obstacles with a structured-light sensor to detect objects and detect edges. The combination lets it stay clear of stairs, drops of liquid and furniture legs with ease and save up to four floor maps to be used in the future for references. It is able to pause and resume cleaning at any point, so that you can continue with your chores while it does. The app provides the 3D image of your home, with room labels and advanced cleaning options. Although this robot isn't able to clean as well as our top-rated models, it excels in removing small particles such as baking soda and sand and heavier items, such as orzo pasta and screws made of metal. Its only downsides are that it isn't able to mop, and its navigation system is less impressive. The best option for Carpet If you have carpeting in your home, you should look for a robot vacuum with good pickup and a high score for maneuverability on carpets and rugs. Many models are capable of cleaning dust from low-pile rugs. Some can be quite effective in picking up heavier debris, such as orzo pasta and screws made of steel. However, they aren't able to pick up small particles as well as canister or upright vacuums and can not pick up dirt that is ground-in close to baseboards and thresholds. The best option for carpeted areas is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop. It allows you to swap between a cleaning bin and mopping pad that is damp. The Roborock Q Revo is a 2-in-1 robotic vacuum/mop that is able to clean and mop at the same time with circular pads spinning at 200 rpm. It detects and raises the pads when it is in contact with carpet to avoid wetting the floor. You don't have to take them off or replace them after each use. The Q Revo is also more efficient than other robot vacuums/mops when it comes to the absence of obstacles and in getting closer to carpets and thresholds. Another solid option is the iRobot Roomba Combo i5, which did exceptionally well in our tests and can be scheduled via the app to clean your home when you're away from home. It can be set to mop only and we loved its excellent navigation on carpets and floors and its ability to go over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 also has a very long runtime and excellent path planning for a device of this size. If you're looking for a high-tech vacuum that is high-tech, the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is a great alternative. It comes with a huge dock that can last for weeks without needing to be empty. It also features impressive capability to auto-empty carpets and bare floors. It's also got an intelligent mapping system that can be programmed to only operate during certain hours of the day (a handy feature for keeping the sly kids and pets from causing chaos). The Shark is less powerful than other mop/robot combination models however it still manages to pick hair and pet hair with a high degree of accuracy. It's also the highest price of our top picks. Best for Hard Floors Robot vacuums are the best choice for floors made of hardwood, since they can maneuver through obstacles with ease without causing damage floors that aren't. They are excellent at of removing crumbs and dust, but they are unable to deal with pet hair and other larger particles. They lack the suction of the top canister or upright vacuum, making them a poor choice for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas. The most effective two-in-one robots incorporate a vacuum and a mop to complete a more complete chore in one go. If you have mixed flooring you should look for one with an onboard sensor which detects changes in floor texture and adjusts suction to match. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+, for example, has this feature and can move seamlessly from soft to hard carpeting. If you have a lot of hardwood flooring in your home you may want to consider a robot mop and vacuum like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model uses a powerful robotic vacuum that has intelligent navigation to clean hardwood floors and other hard surfaces, and it can mop too. The sensors in it allow it to avoid dangers like stairs. When it comes to mop pads the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors with downward pressure, rather than wipe them to get rid of light dirt and dust. Its pads that can be reused reduce waste and spread fewer germs. They can also be cleaned at the docking stations to save time. They are also able to be dried, washed, and used again. Both the robovac and mop are both controlled by your smartphone, making it easier to manage the device. For instance, you can use the app to set up an area that the vacuum cannot enter or label rooms separately, or schedule cleaning sessions for certain areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects debris via trapdoors and then puts it into a bagless or disposable bin. This means that you won't need to empty the bin manually as often as other models. Best for Small Spaces As the name implies that these robots are suited for small spaces. They have smaller bins which can hold less debris. They are also more efficient when it comes to getting around corners better over larger models. They can also be placed under furniture where larger robots aren't able to reach. These robots are also cheaper than the more expensive models, but you will need to empty their dirt compartments manually at the end each cleaning session. A couple of years ago, robotic vacuums underwent a significant change when manufacturers began adding sensors to help navigate and avoid household objects that their traditional sensors would be stuck on or over. These improvements reduced the number times that our testers were required to clean up after a robotic incident. However, the new sensors haven't solved all of the issues these machines face. The cheapest models still struggle with the same issues that the older models faced, and many of them require a certain amount light to see where they're going. You should consider an option that incorporates an LIDAR spinning unit that is placed on top of the model to map the space. Our top model and the runners-up do this. This allows them to avoid stairs and other barriers when working in darkness. In addition being able to work in the dark and in the dark, these models can be configured to use their cliff sensors only near or on the floor, not above them. You'll still want to cover any mirrors that might interfere with this function though, as the laser used by a LIDAR-based model can bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to believe it's in another room. self vacuum of the models we recommend allow you to set up virtual no-go zones in areas you do not want the robot go, which is useful if you have children or pets. These features aren't included on all the models we've tested, so be sure to read our full reviews of each model below before making your purchase.