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For some, robot vacuums like Scuttle Bug or RoRo have become family pets. They even play hide-and-seek with their owners!

Robot vacuums and mops are self-cleaning devices that can be set up. They'll last for years with little maintenance, such as emptying the bins and cleaning the brushes.

1. Powerful suction

bagless self-recharging vacuums robotic sweepers have suction power comparable to conventional vacuum cleaners. They come with a variety of features that allow them to deal with different kinds of floors and sizes homes. The best robots let you schedule cleaning in certain areas and define boundaries for areas you would like to avoid or do not want. You can also utilize an app to control the amount of cleaning your robot does and view its route while it's working.

Another feature that many users appreciate is the ability to alter the direction in which the robot is sweeping and where it begins. Based on your home's layout this feature can be particularly beneficial in areas with lots of doorways and corners. A lot of robots come with docking stations that let you swap out reusable or disposable dustbins and recharge the robot between uses. Some have a self-emptying base that eliminates the need to purchase disposal bags.

The primary drawback of robotic bagless smart sweepers sweepers is their expensive cost. This is especially true for those models with an auto-emptying base which can add significant cost to the overall price of the device. However these devices are becoming more commonplace and are an ideal alternative for homeowners tired of having to manually clean their floors or struggling with pet hair.

While the Eufy 11s can do a good job of general vacuuming and gets into the majority of my home's nooks and crannies however, it has some flaws in the area of cleaning up pet hair. It comes with an anti-tangle device which is designed to shred and cut hair. However, I found myself constantly picking and rearranging hair from dogs and cats. The robot vacuum bagless self-emptying also seems to get stuck on carpets a lot and can easily get caught in fluffy, high-pile fibres.

Some of the more expensive models I've tried (like the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum) are superior in pet hair collection and navigation. Their dual dustbins can be adjusted to hold different amounts of debris. They are also much easier to empty. They also can get into corners more easily than most circular robots because of their square-ish form. They have excellent object recognition and can eat Cheerios and oatmeal, as well as piles of it and even fake dog turds when navigating the lamp cords and fake dog turds.

2. Adaptive cleaning

One of the most important aspects you'll discover in any robot vacuum, and particularly one that is bagless electric robots is the ability to adapt to changing conditions. For instance, your robo vac will learn what type of flooring you have in each room, whether they're soft or hard and how to maneuver around furniture and other obstacles, such as stairs. The more data it has, the better it can clean your entire home.

Smart robotic cleaners can reach places that traditional brooms or dustpans cannot, such as under beds, or other high places that require you to be on your knees. Certain robots, based on the model that you choose can be programmed to clean certain areas or rooms at certain times of the day.

The most effective robot vacuums will remove fine particles such as baking soda or sand heavier debris, such as piles of orzo or oatmeal pasta, metal screws and nuts or fluffy things like pet hair. They can also maneuver into tight spaces that you may have to wiggle a stick broom to reach. They're also quieter than canister or upright vacs and can be set up to be running in the background while you read or watch TV.

Some models can sweep and mop floors, and also vacuum. These machines require extra care. You will have to remove the mopping pad and clean it (and let it dry) before reinstalling. You'll also need to wash and rinse the filter (and let it dry) regularly if your manufacturer suggests it.

The majority of mop pads are able to be used for a number of times before they need to be replaced, but you'll want to make sure that you purchase a model with an enormous water tank as well as mop pad capacity (the Dreametech W10, for instance, which was awarded an award in a previous Good Housekeeping Best Cleaning and Organizing Award is equipped with five gallon water tank and can accommodate up to 12 mopping pads). Some of the top models come with a complete charging dock that can both fill the tank and drains the bin, giving you an entirely hands-free experience.

3. Efficient

There's no home appliance that has changed in the same speed as the robot vacuum. In the beginning, they were a mess of overpriced devices that got stuck on the stairs and were suffocated with pet hair and cat litter, but now there's an amazing selection of models in every price bracket that come with self-emptying bins, mapping functions, mopping functions and more.

The most significant improvement that has come to the robotic vacuum is the addition of improved obstacle avoidance. This is the ability to recognize and avoid obstacles that cause problems like tangled cords furniture legs and piles of dog waste (catch that hall-of-fame CNET lead for more on this important topic). Even so, even the best robot vacuums can't always avoid them all of the time, which means they could still be overwhelmed by them and end up getting snagged or sprinkling poop all over your floors, causing a mess expensive and time-consuming poop.

Advanced robots use gyro cameras, radar, and laser (laser distance sensors or LDS) guided system to draw out your floor plan to ensure that they are clean thoroughly and not missing any area. They can also store and update multiple floor plans. This helps them be more efficient and decreases the likelihood of having to spend a lot of time going back and forth to clean the same areas over and over again.

If you're looking for a set-it-and-forget robotic vacuum that can perform the dirty work without any help from you, consider the best smart robot vacuum we've tested to date: the iRobot J7+. It was the top robot vacuum we tested for mapping the virtual borders and eliminating obstacles.

If you're looking to save money, but don't need sophisticated features such as mapping or a bin that automatically emptys, then the Eufy 11S is our pick for the cheapest of the year. It is ideal for flooring with a low pile and hardwood floors and cleans up cat litter, pet hair, and dust. The bin onboard can hold up to 45 days worth of dirt. When it's full, the bin will automatically return to the dock for charging to be empty.

4. Easy to maintain

As with all household appliances, robotic vacuums and mops require occasional cleaning. However, how often you clean depends on the model and your household's needs. You'll have to empty the dust bin regularly and you might also need to clean the brushes or wheels, based on the model. The majority of robots come with a instructions for recommended maintenance.

You can, for instance wash the bin with water and wipe it with a damp (not dripping) Melamine spong to get rid of any dirt that has been caked on. You can also clean the filters and wheels to keep it running smoothly. Nasrallah suggests that you check your wheels at least once per week to ensure that they are free of any debris such as hairs, threads or other debris that could cause the machine to malfunction. You should also wipe down the main brushes beneath your robot -the left and right drive wheels, and the side brush -- at least once a month to keep them free of debris and working correctly.

Some models are also robot mops that can be used to add mopping to your cleaning routine. If you are planning to use the feature, ensure that your space is vacuum-proofed thoroughly prior to turning on your robot mop. This way, the robot won't be sucked up by any pet toys or socks that haven't been secured.

Smart mapping technology helps the robot learn about the layout of rooms and allows it to clean them in an organized manner. Certain models allow you to set areas that the robot will not clean, which is ideal if you have kids who like to put their shoes on the floor.

To determine the most effective bagless robot vacuum and mop for your home, Real Simple consulted experts such as Forrest McCall, co-owner of the blog Mama Needs a Project; Alvin Pullins, CEO and founder of Nerd in the House; and Michele Jones, associate brand marketing director for ECOVACS Americas. The experts evaluated the products based on configuration, effectiveness in noise level, features, maneuverability, and ease of maintenance.