Verified guides, comparisons and news about robots for cleaning, mowing and everyday household tasks.
A robot vacuum can map a home, recognise objects with a camera, save obstacle photographs and offer remote video. Those are separate data functions with different controls. Rather than saying every camera is spying,
A €500 robot vacuum may cost more to keep running than a pricier model. The sticker price excludes dust bags, filters, mop pads, brushes, approved solution and potential dock repairs. This is a transparent way to es
A window-cleaning robot that works well on a vertical pane may be unsuitable for a skylight or roof window. Cold weather, condensation, rain and anchoring add constraints that a conventional “best window robot” rank
Kawasaki has unveiled Home LEO, a social robot prototype for older people at home. A launch is targeted for fiscal 2028; real-world usefulness still needs testing.
SwitchBot K11+ Pro launches in Europe at EUR 399.99 with a tiny dock. We verify the 12,000 Pa claim, Matter, light wiping and exact-product Amazon links.
UPDATE: OlloBot postponed OlloNi SS1 crowdfunding, citing U.S. regulatory and market-access changes. Here is what the FCC rule actually does — and does not — mean.
Buying a robot for frameless windows? Check pane compatibility, edges, handling time and exact bundles before shortlisting W3 OMNI or HOBOT SP10.
JD.com combines AI meal planning, prepared-ingredient delivery and a home cooking robot. CHEFRESH preorders have opened in major Chinese cities.
Rated area is only the start. Measure grass, zones, travel and available hours, then check whether the larger model solves the actual constraint.
Frameless glass requires checking edge detection, minimum pane size, safety tethering and the manual for the exact robot.
Inspect a used or refurbished robot vacuum before paying: account transfer, battery, dock, parts and a complete cleaning cycle. Practical checklist.
Compare MOVA P50 Ultra and P50 Pro Ultra: obstacle sensing, brush, mop removal and dock space. Find the upgrade that solves a real problem.
Water supply, drainage, service access and handover. Compare a tank dock with a plumbed version before ordering.
Oiled and lacquered wood need different care. Check floor and robot requirements, moisture and the first cleaning routine.
Separate cliff-sensor behaviour from map exclusions and pile problems. Troubleshoot without covering safety sensors.
Save the evidence, distinguish room-editing errors from localisation trouble and check the dock before deleting anything.
The robot charges but keeps its dust? Check emptying conditions, quiet hours, bag seating and the user-accessible air path.
A backup battery is not necessarily a cleaning battery. Compare cable routing, station runtime and transfers between windows.
Not every shelter suits every mower. Check exact compatibility, sensor clearance, drainage and the approach to the dock.
Ragged grass, blade damage and normal wear require different checks. Match the part code, screws and maintenance schedule.
Can one dock serve two floors? Check maps, carrying, charging and mop washing, then compare the daily work with owning a second robot.
Check buttons, docking, schedules and maps without internet. Separate an outage from a home without Wi-Fi and test functions without resetting your robot.
Mop lift alone cannot guarantee a dry rug. Compare detachment, avoidance and vacuum-first routes, including the return to the dock.
Check the rug edge, curling and approach route. Anti-hair-tangle claims do not settle whether a robot can safely clean around tassels.
Filters, brushes, pads and bags must fit the exact variant. Build a parts basket and verify compatibility before buying a robot vacuum.
Already own W2 PRO OMNI? Check whether W3 pad washing solves a real problem. Compare upkeep, space, consumables and the full cost of changing systems.
Compare unattended floor maintenance with hands-on spill cleaning. Choose by the jobs you need done and the active time you can spare.
Compare C1 and C1 Station without mixing in C1 Station S. Check power, portability, minimum glass size and what could justify paying more.
Separate a mapping problem from the offset between the body and blade. Check walls, borders and wheel clearance before changing a boundary.
Calculate mowing windows, charging and a weather reserve. A rated lawn area does not promise a completion time in your garden.
Measure each pane between muntins. Check model-specific minimum dimensions, obstacles, access and the number of transfers before buying a window robot.
Measure complete cycles and standby to calculate system kWh. A recording sheet, worked example and dock comparison pitfalls.
Is your robot lost, unable to dock or not charging? Identify the failing stage, check the route and base, and collect useful evidence before resetting.
Measure bottlenecks, turns and the charging route. Separate body width from channel requirements, with a Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro manual example.
Prepare your mower for winter using its model-specific manual. Check battery care, cleaning, dock storage and the records needed for a spring restart.
Two mapped zones do not always mean autonomous travel. Check access, charging and manual workload before choosing one mower for two lawns.
MediaMarkt Austria lists Dreame Pano 10 at €399. The robot debuted in May, not at IFA; we check price, 10,000 Pa, edge arm and current availability.
Saros 20 Sonic or Dreame X50? Compare mopping, clearance, thresholds and bundles, with manufacturer claims separated from buying advice.
SP10 or W3 OMNI? Compare HOBOT scrapers with ECOVACS station pad washing. Assess your glass, carrying routine and complete maintenance before buying.
A larger floor-cleaning unit and a smaller companion for tight spaces. We examine iRobot’s prototype without inventing pricing, a sales date or test results.
Can robots reduce the work needed before cleaning or mowing? AstraX and TactiPercept point to two approaches that need testing beyond a trade-show demo.
Two roller mops with similar promises but important differences. See when the MOVA Z60 makes more sense and when the Dreame Aqua10 deserves a closer look.
There is no universal robot-mop dilution ratio. Identify the right compartment, check the exact product label and avoid common dosing mistakes.
DJI launches ROMO 2 in Europe with 36,000 Pa, a 123° LiDAR-guided arm, thresholds up to 8.5 cm and official prices from €1,199.
Narwal brings FlowWash to Freo 20 and Freo 20 Edge. European rollout starts in September, while local EUR/PLN pricing remains unannounced.
AnAn enters Europe with distributor agreements in Germany and Belgium, a 100-unit first run and a European service centre in Belgium.
Anker unveils its first fully in-house S2 Max mower and Omni E35 robot vacuum. S2 Max is due in Europe in May 2027, with official pricing still unannounced.
ACEMATE S10 Pro combines dual 4K HDR vision, court mobility and up to 120 km/h feeds with an official €2,999 European MSRP and preorder deposits.
At IFA 2026, Roborock unveils Saros 20 Flow and Neo, RockNeo Q2 LiDAR and RockAqua P1, expanding its robotics portfolio beyond home vacuuming.
Best robot vacuum under €1,000: Saros 20, Saros 20 Sonic, Dreame X60 and X50 with rounded Approximate price plus a use-case buying decision.
GOAT O600 RTK or Navimow i208 LiDAR? Compare 600 vs 800 m², RTK+camera vs LiDAR+Vision, slopes, passages, stock and EU pricing.
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 or Navimow i210 LiDAR Pro? Compare AWD, 80 vs 55% slope claims, LiDAR/NetRTK, mapping, pricing and availability.
Saros 20 or Saros 20 Sonic? We compare mopping, navigation, thresholds, the dock and current pricing to identify the better fit.
RockNeo Q105 or Q110? Compare lawn size, battery, runtime, slope capability and current pricing to choose the right mower.
Z120 LiDAR or Z150? Compare LiDAR and RTK, 2,000 vs 5,000 m², battery, AWD, terrain capability, installation needs and current pricing.
iRobot launches the $1,199 Roomba Max 875 Combo and $899 Plus 678. SealForce seals the chassis to carpet, while the flagship adds ThermaMist and DriLift.
Compare PUDU GT3, GT5 and GT7 prices, cutting systems and runtime. Check the German GT3 offer, regional sales routes and the full deployment checklist.
M Series targets standard residential yards while Y Series targets large properties. Status, modularity, NetRTK, 4G, costs and pre-IFA unknowns.
Used water, wash tray, auto-empty duct, bag, filter and contacts: what to clean in a robot-vacuum dock and what must stay dry.
XcanMow Mix 2000 is coming to IFA Berlin with LiDAR + vision, no boundary wire or RTK antenna and a 2,000 m² claim. Price and independent testing are still missing.
Microduck is listed at €340 in Europe, while Hugging Face says first-day orders topped $2.6M. We examine demand, hardware, RL and the real limitations.
i210 LiDAR Pro or i215 LiDAR? Compare 1,000 and 1,500 m², terrain, navigation and scheduling. A bigger number and Pro solve different needs.
GOAT O500 Panorama vs Navimow i205 AWD: LiDAR + vision versus Network RTK + AWD. We compare traction, trees, narrow passages, 4G, price and limitations.
PATH IQ in the EGO AURA-R2 combines local RTK, VSLAM and VIO. We explain each layer, the practical case for sensor fusion and the limitations seen in early tests.
X Square Robot is expanding real-home trials: Reuters says the company is testing robots in hundreds of households in 2026 before gradual commercialization in 2027.
A brand-level 2026 comparison using Saros 20 and X50 Ultra Complete as reference points: app, dock, mopping, thresholds, carpets, pets and ownership.
Trees, shade, narrow passages and weak RTK: when LiDAR actually helps a robot mower, when Network RTK + Vision is enough and when AWD matters.
Compare i208 LiDAR and i210 LiDAR Pro: 800 vs 1,000 m², navigation, drive and terrain. See what the upgrade buys and what to verify in your garden.
Full 2026 pool-cleaner ranking: Beatbot, Dreame, Mammotion and ECOVACS, covering floor, walls, waterline, filtration, chemistry, costs and service.
GOAT O600 RTK has a Polish product page, but pricing and service for the other models still need to be checked country by country.
IFR explains new FCC restrictions for foreign advanced robots. The scope may be broader than humanoids and touch some mobile service and consumer robots.
How to evaluate thresholds, carpets, cables, low furniture and pet conditions before purchasing a robot vacuum cleaner.
Compare rinsing, carpet handling, edges and maintenance. Use a practical checklist and a fair home test to choose a mopping system.
How to choose a robot vacuum: measure furniture and thresholds, plan the dock, compare features, bundles and upkeep before checking an offer.
For a lawn of approximately 2000 m², not only the declared area is important, but also the charging time, the number of zones, terrain and resistance to signal loss.
On 3000 m² cutting width, AWD, multiple zones and daily efficiency are more important than the area declared on the box.
On an uneven lawn, it's not just the maximum slope that matters. We explain the importance of ground clearance, geometry, wheels, AWD and turning method.
No local antenna may indicate network corrections, LiDAR or pure visual navigation. We compare advantages, limitations and requirements.
A robotic mower doesn't always pay for itself in cash, but it can get you back dozens of hours. We show a simple model for calculating the cost of ownership and savings.
Water resistance does not mean that mowing during every downpour is good for your lawn. We explain the impact of rain on traction, sensors and performance.
Cameras and sensors reduce risk, but do not replace daily scheduling, lawn inspections and small pet no-zones.
Inadequate space, unsuitable navigation, slopes near the border and lack of service are more common problems than the lack of effective functions.
Compare specific Mammotion and Navimow mowers by lawn size, terrain, navigation and local support. Use a checklist for demonstrations and complete quotes.
You don't need a large battery for 200–500 m². Maneuverability, narrow passages, edges and easy installation are much more important.
The maximum slope in the table is just the beginning. On a slope, what matters is drive, direction of travel, ground and a much lower limit at the edge.
The camera can read the surroundings and RTK precisely determines the position. The best choice depends on the borders, trees, light and structure of the garden.
RTK is not a separate GPS, but a way to correct positioning errors. We show the entire process from satellites to the virtual border in the application.
RTK gives you flexible maps and a cable-tested boundary. We explain which solution is better suited to a specific garden.
Station, boundaries, narrow passages, slopes and loose objects determine the reliability of the robot. Here is a practical checklist for preparing your garden.
With a lawn close to 1000 m², it is not worth buying a robot that is at the limit of its capabilities. We show you how to choose performance, navigation, drive and service.
A robotic mower can operate almost maintenance-free, but only if its navigation, performance and design suit your specific garden. We explain how to choose correctly.
1X launched a NEO factory with a declared capacity of up to 10,000. robots per year. We analyze production, autonomy, privacy, costs and real availability in Europe.
After vacuum cleaners and robot mowers, subsequent devices will take over monitoring, washing, care and simple transport tasks. They don't all have to be humanoid.
Suction power is just one of the parameters. In practice, what is more important is navigation, obstacles, thresholds, station, parts and the amount of work that is still left to the user.
Virtual boundaries make it easier to install the robotic lawn mower, but accuracy depends on satellites, corrections, internet, trees and garden layout.