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TECH FEATURE

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TECHNICAL EVOLUTION As with all technology, the tech used in robotic vacs is continuously evolving. AI is being used to aid us, leading to cameras delivering advanced navigation and object recognition, so that your precious people, pets, and possessions aren’t being run into, as your robotic vac carves a careful but thorough path to delivering cleanliness.

You don’t have to make a massive initial investment to enter the world of robotic vacuums. Or, you may decide to go all-in. Either way, here are some top choices ROBOTIC VACUUMS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop Hot off Ecovacs’ clever designers’ drawing boards and straight into JB, this up-to-the-minute robotic vac with 6000Pa of sucking power comes packed with features, and with an eye to user friendliness. Able to vacuum and mop, there’s no need to change pads as the T20 Omni senses when to lift or lower the mopping

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner with Auto-Emptying Dock This really is a complete package, covering vacuuming and mopping, plus it’s packed with an all-in-one RockDock Ultra docking system, and comes toting all the latest cleaning features including PreciSense LIDAR navigation, adaptive route algorithms, obstacle avoidance, and voice control. Between its HyperForce Suction, DuoRoller Riser Brush and

functionality. Its Omni Station is a jack of all trades, providing services including auto-emptying, hot air drying, and even self-cleaning of the mop pads. Meanwhile, Housekeeper Mode’s AI senses when to alter settings to attack different levels of grime, while the new Edge Deep Cleaning functionality allows access to cleaning corners more completely than ever. MOP? Y SELF-EMPTY? Y SELF-CLEANING? Y VOICE CONTROL? Y APP? Y

VibraRise 2.0 Mopping System, dirt and grime just don’t have a chance against the S8 Pro Ultra! MOP? Y SELF-EMPTY? Y SELF-CLEANING? Y VOICE CONTROL? Y APP? Y

Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus Robot Vacuum Get a raft of top-of-the-line features from this sharp Ecovacs workhorse. Ready and waiting to vacuum and/or mop, its aim is to deliver an uncompromising clean. A floating main brush maximises contact with floors, while 4300Pa of

Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum Samsung is a top name in tech, and they bring their considerable knowhow to the robotic vac space in this feature-packed

unit. A dedicated vacuum, its LIDAR sensor scans your home for the perfect path, while Jet AI Object recognition identifies and classifies your furniture and other belongings, cleaning closely where appropriate, more gingerly for delicate items, or avoiding any hazards altogether. The Jet Bot AI+ automatically adjusts its suction power to suit the task at hand, and when it's done it returns to its Clean Station and empties itself, where up to three months of detritus can be stored before requiring emptying. MOP? N SELF-EMPTY? Y SELF-CLEANING? N VOICE CONTROL? Y APP? Y

suction power means serious dirt removal, even from deep down in carpet or cracks. The OZMO mop system avoids sloppiness with its precision micro-water pump, while ultrasonic sensors ensure that only hard surfaces get the mopping treatment. The self-emptying bin with hypoallergenic bag can hold several months’ worth of dust, and the little helper can run for up to 300 minutes on a single charge, covering 400m². MOP? Y SELF-EMPTY? Y SELF-CLEANING? N VOICE CONTROL? Y APP? Y

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