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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner A robot vacuum can save you a lot of time and effort when it comes to regular cleaning. The best ones are adept at getting rid of dust, light debris and cords. robotic vacuum cleaners mop your floors, though they aren't able to climb stairs. Make sure you choose models with intelligent mapping, real-time hazard avoidance and large self-emptying bins. Best Overall The best robots in our testing are efficient, easy to use, and are able to cope with the everyday messes. You'll also need a robot capable of handling stairs and has adequate cleaning power for carpets. If you're looking for a robot with extra features, consider a model that has smart mapping technology or an app to control it remotely. Camryn Rabideau is a contributing reviewer and writer for shopping at PEOPLE who has tried dozens of robotic vacuums. She's a fan of the robotic vacuums that offer the greatest convenience, such as self-emptying dustbins and charging docks that automatically empty and refill the water tanks used by mopping robots. She's also a big fan of the robots that can recognize landmarks such as furniture legs and power cords, so they don't get tripped up when climbing steps. This robot from Black and Decker has a lower score for navigation and less object-avoidance tech than the most popular models. It comes with a large, non-refillable dustbin and an extended battery. It also has a feature which allows you to schedule cleaning sessions and then return to where it stopped at the last point, making it easier for you to clean larger spaces. 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, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra combines an LIDAR sensor that maps rooms and see obstacles with a structured light sensor to identify objects and detect edges. The combination allows it to avoid steps, 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 time, so that you can continue with your chores while it is working. The app comes with the 3D image of your home, room labels and more advanced cleaning options. This model isn't as good at cleaning like our top models, but it is a pro in picking up larger items like orzo pasta, metal screws and fine debris such as sand. The only drawback is that it can't mop and has a slightly less effective navigation system. Best for Carpet If you have carpeting in your home, look for a robotic vacuum that has excellent pickup and good maneuverability scores on carpets and rugs. Many models do a good job of picking up dust that has been embedded in carpets with a low pile and a few are capable of picking up heavier debris such as orzo pasta, metal screws, and pet hair. But they don't pick up small particles like canister or upright vacuums and can not pick up dirt that is ground-in close to thresholds and baseboards. The best choice for most carpeted homes is a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop that allows you to swap between the cleaning bin as well as mopping pad with damp. The Roborock Q Revo, for example, is a vacuum cleaner and wet mop with circular pads that spin at a speed of 200 rotations per minute. It detects and lifts the pads when it comes into contact with carpet to avoid wetting the floor. Additionally, you don't have to take them off or replace them after every use. The Q Revo is also better than other robot vacuums and mops in staying clear of obstacles and rugs, while also getting close to them and thresholds and avoiding obstacles. The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is another solid option. It did well in our tests, and you can schedule it to clean your home when you are away. It can also be set to only mop and we were impressed by its excellent navigation on rug and floor surfaces as well as its ability to go over and up onto furniture. The Combo i5 has a long runtime and excellent path-planning for the size of the device. 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 fantastic option. It comes with a large charging dock that can last for several weeks without having to be emptied, and it has impressive navigation skills and auto-emptying on bare floors and carpets. It also has a smart-mapping system and can be programmed to operate during certain hours of the day (a useful feature that can keep the sly kids and pets from causing havoc). The Shark isn't as powerful than other mop/robot combos but it's effective in removing hair and pet hair and is the most affordable of our top choices. Best for Hard Flooring Robot vacuums are best for hardwood floors, as they can maneuver around obstacles without causing damage to the surfaces that are not. They are great in removing dust and crumbs, but struggle with pet hair and larger debris. They lack the suction of an upright or a top-quality canister vacuum, which makes them a poor choice for deep cleaning carpeted or upholstery areas. The best two-in-one robots combine a vacuum and a mop, taking care of an entire task in one pass. Choose a model that has an onboard sensor to detect changes in the floor's texture and adjust suction to match. This feature is available on the ECOVACS Deebot T9+ and lets it effortlessly switch from hard carpeting to soft carpeting. If you have a lot of hardwood flooring in your home you might want to think about a robotic mop and vacuum combo like the Eufy S1 Pro. This model is a powerful robotic vacuum equipped with smart navigation that can clean hardwood and other surfaces. It can also mop. Its sensors help it avoid the stairs and other hazards, so you don't have to worry about the bot plummeting down the stairs and breaking your hardwood. When you need mops, the Eufy S1 Pro is designed to actually wash hardwood floors using downward pressure rather than just wipe them to remove dirt and dust. The mop pads that are reusable reduce the amount of waste and make it less likely to spread germs and can be cleaned in the docking station to save you time. The mop pads can also be dried, washed, and used again. The robovac can be controlled by your smartphone, making it simpler to use. For instance you can use the app to create an area that the vacuum won't enter or mark rooms as separate or schedule cleaning times for specific areas. The eufy S1 Pro has an auto-emptying port that collects the debris via a trapdoor, and stores it in a bag-less or disposable bin. This means that you don't have to empty the bin manually as often as you do with other models. Best 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 in navigating tight corners. They can also be tucked under furniture, where larger robots struggle to get in. They are also less expensive than higher-end models, however you will have to empty their dirt compartments manually at the end each cleaning session. A few years ago, robot vacuums underwent a major transformation when manufacturers began adding sensors to help navigate and avoid household objects that their traditional sensors would become stuck on or over. This improved the number of times that our testers were required to clean up after a robotic accident. The new sensors haven't eliminated all the issues with these devices however. The cheapest models are still struggling with the same issues that the older ones faced and, in addition, they need a certain amount of illumination to see where they're going. If you are living in a dark space or have lots of furniture that is low-profile, think about buying a model that utilizes a top-mounted spinning LIDAR unit to map your space as our top overall and runner-up picks do. This allows them to work in the dark and avoid obstacles like stairs. In addition being able to work in the dark and in the dark, these models can be programmed to use their cliff sensors only on or near the floor, not when they're above them. You'll still need to shield any mirrors that may hinder this function, however, since the laser used by a laser-based model could bounce off reflective surfaces, causing the robot to think it's in another room. A few of the models we recommend will allow you to create virtual no-go zones for areas you don't want the robot to go to. This is helpful for those with pets or children who are small. These features aren't included on all the models we test so make sure to read our full reviews of the choices below before making your purchase.