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To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Here’s a question. Imagine that, for $15,000, you could purchase a robot to pitch in with all the mundane tasks in your household.

Thankfully, robot vacuums can take on some of the legwork to minimize how often you need to manually clean. Our pick for the best robot vacuum for pet hair is the iRobot Roomba j7+, a mighty but ...

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If you need a robot vacuum that can do it all, our pick for best overall vacuum and mop hybrid is the Ecovacs Deebot X2 OMNI, which features hygienic hot-water mop washing, better corner cleaning ...

With multiple humanoid robots competing to secure their place in a crowded field, 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for the marching metallic mechanisms made in our image. This past year ...

We spent hours rigorously testing these robot vacuums. See which ones our experts recommend to automatically clean up your floors. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer ...

While the time-saving factor may be a moot point here, it doesn't completely diminish the appeal of using a robot vacuum in a crowded home. SEE ALSO: As a Dyson stan, I wouldn't tell anyone to buy ...

A robot that can jump into flight like a bird could eliminate the need for runways for small fixed-winged drones. Birds use the powerful explosive force generated by their legs to leap into the ...

The world of robot vacuums has seen rapid improvement over the past few years, with many of the best models now serving as both vacuums and mops — allowing them to clean up your home in a single ...