You can simply set and forget the Shark IQ robot vacuum for over a month thanks to its advanced scheduling capabilities and self-emptying dustbin.

Unless you’re using a wet-mop vacuum, clean up all wet spills. Between cleanings, empty the dust bin and wipe down the sensors and charging contacts with a soft cloth so the robot can navigate more accurately and make a better connection with the charger.

Send it out several times a week, and it’ll nab all the dust and pet hair, lint and surface dirt on your floors before it has a chance to build up or get ground in.

She is passionate about figuring out how things work and experiencing their full potential, and brings over three decades of data analysis and project management experience to the role.  

Although the RS20 Pro did a decent job at maintenance cleaning, has plenty of settings, and a great app, it fell short on several other things. It couldn't cope well with heavy-duty messes, particularly when tested on cat litter.

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.

Yes, yes and yes again, robot vacuums are honestly worth every penny. You'll have floors that have never been so clean and with minimal effort, what's not to love?

PrecisionVision Navigation features here. This ensures the Roomba will recognise and avoid objects. Plus, when it spots them, it will send you a photo so that you can tell it to avoid or clean around it in future.

When not at his desk writing, reviewing or deal-hunting, he'll be relaxing with Japanese crime novels, bingeing some classic anime, strolling the countryside or at the gym listening to the heaviest metal Spotify has to offer.

Sounds silly, but yes, they do need to be emptied, and most likely on a more regular basis than your average hoovers.

It's also packed with handy features such as its upgraded AdaptLift chassis that allows easy access over tall thresholds (without getting stuck). The App was easy to set up, map and schedule routines. More importantly, the Orevo Curv excelled in the majority of our tests.

There's not much this hybrid vacuum misses with an overall 93 cleaning score. It excels in picking up cheerios and cat litter Top 3 Automatic Vacuum Cleaners but like our top pick struggled to remove pet hair from the carpet.

This is quite a common feature for robot vacuums. By connecting with your smartphone app, you can schedule when you want it to clean, be it daily, weekly or when you’re not at home.

While it is one of the pricier models we've tested, we think the L10s Ultra's superior performance, advanced features and ease of use make it well worth the investment.