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Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Combos The best method to keep your home clean is with a robot vacuum. It can pick up dust, pet hair, and other particles on the surface. Some robots connect to smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant for a hands-free experience. Look for models that are rechargeable and continue cleaning where they left off. 1. iRobot S8 This smart robot mop and vacuum combo is a great option for a wide range of households. It is able to vacuum and mop well, has excellent navigation with both GPS and laser sensors, and comes with a variety of controls and features accessible via the app. It also has a handy feature that allows you to create Cleaning zones for specific areas that require extra attention, as well as Keep Out zones where you don't want it to be. Like all Roomba devices, it gets new software updates that make it better over time. It's costly, but it's also one of the most advanced robot vacuums ZDNet has evaluated. It's equipped with a powerful battery that can sweep a large home in under two hours. It can switch between mopping and vacuuming by pressing a button. It will automatically empty the dust bin above its charging station, in contrast to other self emptying robots which require you to empty it after every run. It also has many other features, including intelligent obstacle avoidance, which utilizes cameras in conjunction with processor-powered smarts in order to detect obstacles. It rarely gets derailed or entrapped during a cleaning cycle, and it's the best in avoiding power cables and other objects I've tested. It's not as reliable at detecting pet waste or other dangers. 2. Eufy RoboVac Hybrid X8 Although Anker-owned Eufy has earned a name for itself in the field of low-cost robot vacuums, it hasn't previously offered an all-in-one model that could also mop. The X8 Hybrid is a new model that offers a range of modern features and can compete with more expensive models. Laser navigation is the main selling point of this machine. The previous Eufy devices have constructed an outline of your home by using infrared sensors and bumping into things however the X8's laser mapping technology is much more accurate. It also takes a lot less time to create an accurate picture of your space and stores multiple maps, which is ideal for multi-floor homes. The X8 is a great vacuum cleaner on bare floors. It is able to easily throw debris under the side brushes and into the 400ml dustbin. The X8's tyres, despite their circular shape, are good in grabbing corners and edges. It's not a fantastic cat litter picker, though, with our tests showing it only removes about 90 percent of the fur from hard floors. There's a basic mopping mode that uses the same water tank as the vacuuming one. This is great for spills that are not too serious, but you can't control the amount of water it consumes. It's effective in removing pet hair. It has a higher rate of pick-up than the Roborock S7. 3. Miele RX2 Known for quietly effective home appliances Miele's RX2 robot vacuum is a great choice because of its cleaning power, gorgeous design and great navigation. It has some oddities in its operation, which prevent it from being considered the best smart robot vacuum. The RX2 comes with a dual-sensor mapping technique that uses a LIDAR to map an area and a pair of 3D scanning cameras to detect and eliminating obstacles (such as furniture legs or pet waste). Once the room is mapped, the app lets you designate virtual no-go zones and preferred areas that the robot will automatically clean. You can also manually change cleaning options, begin a manual clean or see a live feed of the onboard cameras from the main screen. The RX2's sensors work well, registering furniture and other obstructions in real-time. And its sweeping and suction power are top-notch and cleans up surface debris from medium-pile carpeting and embedded dust on floors with no floor. However, it's not the most flexible robot available. It's not the most efficient climber and has issues with transition strips made of steel. Some people buy robot vacuums because of the ease of setting up a schedule on an app, only to forget about them for weeks. It's crucial for a robot capable of the task, so our ZDNet staff has tested and reviewed some of the most popular models to help you pick the best one for your house. 4. Shark ION This budget-friendly robot looks like a typical robot, but it's upgraded in performance and features. Its smart mapping system creates 3D and 2D maps of your home, and uses them to navigate and avoid obstacles. It's also able to detect common obstacles like power cords and furniture legs in real time. This combination of sensors together with a bump sensor, and an infrared drop sensor which keeps it away from the stairs is what makes it one of the most flexible vacuums we've tested. In our tests, it easily could climb over the thick shag rug and didn't get stuck on them (like the RoboVac 11s or Roomba 690). Its navigational skills were also impressive as its score for composite tests on carpet and bare floors topped the competition. It was able to pick up 98.5 percent of surface pet hair and litter from our lab test samples. The controls are more basic than the competition's. There is a cleaning button at the top and you can choose to start it using the app or by voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also schedule daily or weekly cleanings, create no-go zones and view its cleaning history. Clad in smart dark gray plastics, Ion feels sturdy and looks attractive in your home. robot mop vacuum on the rear is easy to access for emptying and removing the filter is just as simple. 5. Eufy 11S If you're looking for a basic robotic vacuum that is simple and has no frills for a reasonable cost, the Eufy11S could be a good choice. It's not equipped with some advanced features like Alexa integration and digital mapping, which are available in higher-end models. If you do not need these functions, you can save money. This robot is very easy to set up and use. It does not require a smartphone app or Wi-Fi connection, however it does come with an remote control that lets you select different modes and alter the suction level. You can also set up a manual schedule to assign the robotvac to an cleaning schedule. In our tests, the 11S was extremely efficient in removing pet hair and dirt on hard floors as well as in carpets with a low pile. Its slim profile allowed it to fit under furniture with low hanging and other items that heavier robots were unable to get at. It could also easily get over thresholds for doors and transition from one type of floor to another. Like other robots, the 11S is able to take in some objects like cords, hoodie drawstrings and cat toys. The manufacturer states that you can prevent this by keeping such objects off the floor and using an organizer for cords if you can. It also suggests cleaning the dustbin periodically, replacing the filters and changing or washing the brushes when needed. Roomba 990 by iRobot The Roomba is iRobot's flagship robot vacuum. It's costly but it's a top performer and, in some ways, the most advanced robot vacuum available. Its self-navigation as well as environmental mapping is a marvel to behold. It also comes with more advanced automation features than most competitors, such as the ability to set virtual boundary markers with its mobile app. While its application is a bit slow, and the 980 does spin out a bit while crossing cables, it's a highly efficient robot vacuum. One thing we love about the 980 is that it makes use of its iAdapt 2.0 navigation sensors and its visual simultaneous localisation and mapping technology (or vSLAM) to store the floor plan of your home. It uses this information to create a consistent and efficient cleaning path through each cycle. The result is cleaner floors, and a more efficient vacuum than most competing high-end robot vacuums. Other features of the 980 include dual multi-surface brushes that grab dirt from floors and carpets, as well as an ejector brush that spins to sweep debris into the robotic vacuum’s bin. The sensor for floor tracking assists it in maneuvering between furniture as well as along edges and stairs. Cliff Detect prevents the Roomba from falling. It also automatically returns to the base station for simple recharging in between sessions. The bin capacity and battery life of the 980 aren't as good as some other robot vacuums. However, it is an extremely reliable and sturdy machine that will keep floors clean for a long time. hours.