You don’t want to wet your carpets, and some robot manufacturers are now solving this problem with robots that automatically detect carpets and lift the mopping pads to avoid causing damage.

Even better, its onboard AI is smart enough to detect stains and scrub them harder, finding dirt to boost suction power for maximum performance.

By default, the Florio vacuums and mops simultaneously, but you can adjust its settings in the app to perform either task independently. While mopping, we did notice it left occasional water droplets behind, so it’s important to allow floors to dry completely after cleaning.

David Ker put it through its paces: "This is a great little vacuum, particularly for smaller spaces. It's more than capable of hoovering up dirt, both from carpets and hard floors, and also self-empties.

While it lacks mopping or self-emptying capabilities, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav is a compact, reliable option for anyone prioritizing high-end vacuum performance. By focusing on the essentials, it saves space without sacrificing premium features like voice control, automatic suction adjustment and scheduled cleaning.

The robot navigated tight spaces and cleaned under kitchen cabinet toe kicks without getting stuck. However, the LIDAR sensor on top makes it too tall to fit under some low-profile furniture. After methodically covering our test floors, the Shark returned to its dock and emptied every speck of debris it collected.

Plus, we liked its superior mop powers to tackle stubborn stains. But if you're looking for a more affordable robot vac, we would suggest our best budget pick iLife V3S Pro, which cleans even tricky materials such as pet hair like a champ without breaking the bank.

While it doesn’t have a self-emptying base, we found maintenance to be simple. The dustbin detaches easily, and a one-touch ejection button lets you quickly dispose of debris directly into the trash.

We’ve listed our top picks alphabetically below. And check out our picks of the best vacuums and our full ratings of vacuums, which also have reviews of canister, upright, stick, and handheld models from over 15 brands. Also see our vacuum buying guide for smart shopping tips.

Many models can automatically detect carpet and increase the suction to better pick up embedded dirt and debris. This isn’t a make-or-break feature if your home only has hard flooring or if you plan to set your carpeted areas as no-go zones, but it is especially important for robots that also mop.

Automatic vacuum cleaners often come with built-in storage, which is really handy. Make sure to check out the specs to see how much Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners storage space the vacuum cleaner has. This is important if you have a lot of cleaning supplies that need to be stored.

Once the robot is docked, a vacuum in the docking station automatically sucks the contents from the bin into an enclosed disposable bag in the base. This vac also has mopping capabilities, but unlike the Combo i5 and Combo j5+, you don’t have to swap out the bin for mopping because it can vacuum and mop simultaneously.

Though there are options that cost under $cem, we have never found a high-quality robot model in that price range, though there are plenty of other good inexpensive vacuums.

The WiFi-enabled Eufy RoboVac X8 performs excellently at cleaning bare floors as well as navigating test areas and picking up pet hairs. It’s also stellar at cleaning edges and corners, but our testers found it has a tendency to scatter debris. This affordable model has a lithium-ion battery and a one-sided brush, and it comes with an extra filter, a filter cleaning tool, and a docking station.