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Best Robot Vacuums and Mop Systems

This robot vacuum-mop makes an excellent choice for those who live in apartments as it uses an economized docking system and carries its own rubbish bin. Its app allows you to choose different modes and monitor cleaning as well as the mopping feature impresses.

Its mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance are impressive, as is the fact that it scrubs very well cleaning up pet hair, spillages, and dirt. It also self-empties, self-cleans and refills its tank.

Roomba from iRobot Combo

The iRobot Combo includes mopping in addition to the already impressive vacuuming capabilities of the robot. It doesn't quite unseat our current Editors' Choice, the Deebot X1 Omni, which is more efficient and has an app that is easier to use on mobile devices, but it does make an excellent choice. In our tests it was consistently able to remove dirt of all sizes and types from carpets and hard floors. Its obstacle avoidance system isn't the most advanced in the world, as it lacks structured light and other technologies like LiDAR, but it still managed to prevent most collisions with furniture and clutter.

The Combo includes the majority of the same smarts as the j7 Plus and comes with the latest onboard acoustic sensors that determine floor type and AI-powered navigation, however it isn't able to set suction power manually. It's also smaller than the vac-only model, and doesn't come with self-emptying docks.

In my experience I have found that the Combo is a great choice for most homes and its sleek design is easily one of the best in the market. The sleek, matte black plastic looks better than the majority of competitors' glossy or metallic finishes, and iRobot's little features--like a leather tab that can open the bin on the board and a shelf within the dock to store extra bags--are more classy than the majority of its competitors'. The iRobot Combo also allows you to create maps of your home, as well as to set up Keep-Out Zones, No-Mop Zones and Clean Zones.

Roborock

Roborock, a relatively new player in the robotic vacuum and mop industry, has already established itself by offering innovative cleaning technology. The brand's vacuums feature industry-leading suction, while its mopping systems use vibrating mops that scrub floors of dust. You can also customize the cleaning routine of the bot by using a variety and mapping features.

Another amazing Roborock feature is the obstacle avoidance which allows the robot to detect objects smaller than its height. This is particularly beneficial for Roborock's most popular models, such as the Qrevo Master. It is the top of its kind in terms of navigation, thanks to vSLAM and LiDAR. Other robovacs have been known to run over pet faeces and slam furniture without noticing. The Qrevo Master however, addresses this issue by utilizing the Reactive Artificial Intelligence system that makes use of two cameras to see the objects within a room.

Roborock robots come with a range of features that make it easier to manage maintenance. They include docks that can be automatically empty and mop-washing stations that have many functions. They can make it easier to manually empty bins and wash mops, which makes for a truly hands-off ownership experience. The app is easy to use due to its easy-to-use design and lag-free connection with the robot.

Hobot Legee D8

With a range of cleaning options and advanced mopping features the Hobot Legee is one of the top robot vacuums and mops for both wet and dry floors. Its advanced navigation system combines five technologies to design and execute a route that is most efficient. It can also recognize different flooring materials, and obstacles with precision. It can lift itself up to 7mm to glide over carpets. The smart spray system uses the proper amount of water to remove staining without leaving ugly water marks.

The Legee is an Gen 4 robot that competes directly with the Eufy Robovac X9 and Ecovacs Deebot T20, both of which are priced higher. It is more advanced and features, including a flexible D-shaped robot that can clean corners and under cabinets more effectively than a round one. Its sensors include 360deg (3D) (Lidar Encoder Gyro and E-compass), 4 forward-facing and one right-side-facing (IR ToF distance sensors) and 2 pairs of cliff detectors, front and rear (most robots only have one pair). The system also has Legee SLAM to help reduce the bump-and-grind issues that plague Gen 4 robots.

The Legee is different from other robots due to the fact that it includes a trash compactor and utilizes the more quiet 5 GHz band of Wi-Fi. The LuLu mop washing station comes included and can wash, refill and dries your mop 'cloth. The mop can be used up to six-times longer than other mops. It also reduces the amount of waste and frequency with which bins are empty.

Karcher RCV 5

Karcher is known for its gardening tools and pressure washers, has been dabbling with robot vacuums for quite some time. This is the most tech-savvy model from the company. Based on LiDAR technology, it creates maps of your house and can be programmed to clean or mop. It can also distinguish between hard floors and carpets to ensure that you don't end up with the dreaded puddles on your carpet.

Its navigation is superb, avoiding furniture or rugs easily. It can even lift itself up over steps. The robot can be customized by adjusting a range of settings including cleaning schedules and rooms it is required to clean. It also has an emergency button' that causes the robot to return home in the event that its power is cut off. It can also be set to turn off automatically when an approaching storm is detected.

The RCV 5 is very easy to use, and despite being quite heavy at nearly 4kg, you shouldn't have difficulty moving it around furniture. Safety features such as sensors that warn it to stay clear of stairs will be appreciated by those with smaller children. Once charged it will take just a few hours to recharge and the two buttons at the top will turn green to indicate that it is ready to go.

Mova E30 Ultra

The Mova E30 Ultra is a robot vacuum cleaner that blends advanced cleaning technology with affordability. It's a rival to models like the Dreame L10 Ultra or Roborock's top-selling Q Revo. Despite its price being lower, the Mova E30 Ultra offers features that more expensive models aren't able to match. It utilizes sensors to adjust its settings for different surfaces and floors, as well as detect areas that are more prone to dirt and ensure they are given enough attention. It can also move more slowly to avoid damaging furniture or walls.

The device can map the interior of your home, which you can view within the app. You can also mark specific rooms and objects you want the vacuum to avoid. The vacuum will slow down when it detects an obstruction and will avoid hitting it. The device also comes with an intelligent dust bin, which will alert you to the fullness of the bin so that you can empty the bin at the right time.

The Mova E30 Ultra is an affordable choice for those looking to outsource their everyday cleaning chores. It's a robotic mop and vacuum that will clean your floors without needing to lift a finger. It also has a smart design that increases the efficiency of cleaning corners by as much as 60 percent. It has suction power of up to 7,000 Pa and a RoboSwing arm, which can be controlled by the app or voice assistants like Alexa or Siri.

Beko RCV3

The Beko Robotic Vacuum/Mop RCV3 is a stylish, feature-packed Robot Vacuum Mops vacuum and mop. It does an outstanding job at keeping floors neat and tidy. While it's not able to raise its mop on carpets and rugs like the winning Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra it's excellent at cleaning hard floors and taking on damp mopping duties with impressive speed. It has a self emptying bin, a high level of suction, a range of mopping options, and a top-quality app that runs on iOS and Android.

It's a bit smaller than the competition and its main brush is smaller but it still managed a quick job in our test room. The rotating brush on the side that is used for edges is a nice touch and, despite the fact that it didn't lift dirt from our rugs and carpets like some of the competitors, it did a very decent job overall.

The individual cleaning parameters can be pre-set for every room and the robot will create detailed maps of the rooms using built-in LiDAR navigation. It's easy to control via the app, and a range of voice output options will inform you about the state of your home robot. Regular updates to the software can improve and extend its performance. The app can also be used to remotely manage the RCV3 when you're away from home.