The NeverTouch Pro uses lidar for mapping and navigation, and SharkNinja says it can also sense dirt and will increase vacuum power to grab more. It has an EdgeDetect function that can move its mop over and wipe up to the kickboards, and it uses a blast of air to get debris out of both edges and corners and into the vacuum.

It's not perfect, but the Narwal Freo X Ultra is the best robot housecleaner I've tested. It's the one that vacuums and mops most reliably and is least likely to require intervention on my part. Plus, it looks really slick, its glossy all-white dock reminiscent of something you'd find in an Apple Store.

Simplify your pre-fall cleanup by letting the on-sale iRobot Roomba Combo j5 do the work. This smart device can mop the floors, vacuum the carpets and even tackle large amounts of pet hair. The best part is it's 50% off right now.

For a less labor-intensive and mostly hands-free experience when vacuuming after your pets, see our vetted list of the best robot vacuums for pet hair.

Dreame Technology makes some of the best robot vacuums around. That's what makes the company's latest gadget unveilings at IFA 2024 all the more exciting. Both the H14 Pro cordless vacuum and L40 Ultra hybrid robot vacuum are equipped with upgraded tech and suction power for an even deeper, more autonomous clean.