How to choose a robot

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

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

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

Cordless vs corded, waterline scrubbing and filter types.

Suction safety, edge detection and which surfaces they handle.

Age range, coding platforms and what keeps kids engaged.

Interaction, privacy and what these robots really do.

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

Payload, reach and integration for automation projects.