Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Robot vacuum cleaner technology has come a long way. The quality of the product, features of available, and price (when you consider what you get) have all improved. Now many of the robots include a wet mop features as well.

This technology came from the improvements in using robots in battlefield conditions to find/trip mines. Eventually someone thought about using similar technology commercially for home cleaning and the race was on. iRobot was one of the first brands to hit the main stream market in the US, but many options now exist. As with many of the new technology improvements, you do need to consider your privacy. The devices typically save a “map” of your home. Some of us may find a foreign country entity knowing our home layout to be just a little too much. For most of us, this is not a concern. Typical cleaner robots do not include cameras.

Most of us are always looking for a way to keep your home cleaner for less of your time. Robot vacuums and mops fit that need. The technology for mapping has approved to the point where not falling down steps, actually clean the entire floor area, etc…… The cleaning technology has improved to the point that not just hardwood or tile floors can be effectively cleaned. Adjusting settings automatically, to move from bare floor to thick carpet, are now standard features.

Here is an article covering some major models currently available, including their pros and cons. Link: https://buyersguide.org/robot-vacuum-reviews/t/mapping?l=504&gclid=&sli=1

The major questions you will need to ask are:

• Budget
• Just vacuum or do you want wet mopping as well
• Self-Emptying or not
• Amount of suction needed (floor type dependent)
• Type of brushes needed (floor type dependent)

I have used multiple brands over the years, but personally I like the Roborock models. They have everything from entry level models to the latest technology. I especially like the design of their vacuum container. It is easy to clean between users.

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