In the past few years, no other gadget'headphones, electric bicycle, literally anything at all'has improved as dramatically as the humble robot vacuum. The hardware and software have improved beyond all imagining. There are self-emptying bins, multilevel mapping abilities, and all sorts of bells and whistles, like an automated robot arm! Prices on the entry-level models have dropped significantly, to the point where robot vacuums are now an accessible household tool instead of a statement of bougie affluence or a potential cat car. And yes, we know that robot vacuums aren't perfect. But it's a device that goes into the darkest, murkiest corners of our houses regularly. Let's retain a little grace for the little robot that does what we don't ever want to do. If you're worried you're at risk of becoming the next Roomba 'pooptastrophe,' here are a few tips that can help you get the most out of your new sidekick. The hardest part of writing a robot vacuum roundup is deciding which...
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