The Deebot T30s smartly cleaned both our hardwood floors and carpet; we loved how it could attach its scrubbing pads, but then leave them back at the dock when it came time to vacuum.

The Roomba s9+ also comes with a self-emptying charging base; while it's unfortunate that you'll have to purchase replacement bags for this base, you will only have to empty the container every 30 days. This will save you a lot of time versus emptying the onboard dustbin.

Users with carpets up to 7 millimeters high don’t even need to remove the mopping pads to vacuum, as the robot intelligently detects carpets and lifts the pads to prevent wetting. (The pads also don’t require removal after every use, thanks to the robot’s self-cleaning and drying mechanism when it returns to its dock.)

They do well at sweeping up fine particles like sand and baking soda, heavier debris like oatmeal, orzo pasta, metal screws and nuts and even fluffy stuff, like pet hair.

The eufy G50 Hybrid Robot Vacuum with Mop is a straightforward and compact appliance which utilises smart tech. It offers up to 4,000 Pa of strong suction to pick up food and dust and is thin enough to slip under tight spaces.

❌ You want something that mops well: The mopping here is just dragging a wet wipe across the floor, and not worth bothering with.

The app is easy to use and functions well. Our reviewer was also very impressed with the mapping – the X10 accurately mapped their apartment on its first exploratory outing – as well as the navigation and obstacle avoidance.

While it doesn’t have a self-emptying base, we found maintenance to be simple. The dustbin detaches easily, and a one-touch ejection button lets you quickly dispose of debris directly into the trash.

That level of smarts means a high price tag, although our tester felt it was justified by the build quality and featureset. If you're looking for a truly autonomous cleaning solution, the Roborock Qrevo Curv will deliver.

Sounds silly, but yes, they do need to be emptied, and most likely on a more regular basis than your average hoovers.

For an even more automated approach to cleaning, look for a robot with a scheduled cleaning mode. After you set up the day and time you want to have a room cleaned, the robot will automatically get started on the task while you’re in bed or at work.

The automatic vacuum cleaner robot realize that you can schedule robot to start cleaning at a specified time.

【Powerful Suction with Ease】With up to 2000Pa strong suction in max mode, Vactidy T6 robot vacuum can pick up dust, debris and pet hairs from hard floor and low-piled carpet with ease, bringing you a high-efficiency clean. 3 levels of suction power adaptable for all family regular cleaning demands.

We've tested many robot vacuums at Tom's Guide. While most perform great, they aren't as easy to recommend for Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners everyone.