How to choose a robot

Suction, mapping, self-emptying docks and what actually matters on hard floors vs carpet.

Cordless vs corded, waterline scrubbing and filter types.

Boundary wires vs GPS, slope handling and lawn-size limits.

Suction safety, edge detection and which surfaces they handle.

Age range, coding platforms and what keeps kids engaged.

Where the technology actually is today — and what to expect.

Payload, reach and integration for automation projects.

Interaction, privacy and what these robots really do.

Vibrating pads, auto-wash docks and which robot mops genuinely clean.