Robots Rated Guides
Understand the robots
entering everyday life.
Practical explainers for buyers and the curious—grounded in what current products can do, with prototypes and claims labelled clearly.
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How to choose: Robot vacuums
Compatibility, ownership and the questions to ask before buying.
How to choose: Robot lawn mowers
Compatibility, ownership and the questions to ask before buying.
How to choose: Robotic pool cleaners
Compatibility, ownership and the questions to ask before buying.
How to choose: Window-cleaning robots
Compatibility, ownership and the questions to ask before buying.
How to choose: Companion robots
Compatibility, ownership and the questions to ask before buying.
How to choose: Robot dogs
Compatibility, ownership and the questions to ask before buying.
How to choose: Humanoid robots
Compatibility, ownership and the questions to ask before buying.
Home robotics · 7 minWhat can home robots actually do today?
A practical map of the jobs robots can handle reliably—and the ones that still need a person.
Technology · 8 minHow robot navigation works
LiDAR, cameras, RTK, SLAM and the systems that help a robot know where it is.
Technology · 6 minLiDAR vs cameras vs RTK
Which robot navigation technology is best depends on the job and environment.
Ownership · 9 minRobot privacy and household mapping
What robot sensors can collect, where the data goes and what controls to check before buying.
Ownership · 6 minHow much maintenance do home robots need?
The weekly, monthly and annual work hidden behind the word autonomous.
Humanoids · 7 minWhat is a humanoid robot?
A clear definition of humanoid form, capability and market status without the hype.
Robot vacuums · 4 minRoller mop vs spinning mop pads: which do you need?
Roller mop or spinning pads? Which robot mop system suits your home, what each costs you in upkeep, and the best robots of each type.
Robot vacuums · 3 minCan a robot vacuum avoid pet mess?
What happens if a robot vacuum finds pet mess, which robots avoid it best, and the simple habits that prevent it.
Robot vacuums · 3 minRobot vacuum maintenance checklist
What to clean, replace and check on a robot vacuum, and how often, to keep suction strong and stop problems before they start.
Robot vacuums · 3 minWhy won't my robot vacuum clean my black rug?
Why robot vacuums avoid black and dark rugs, how to work around it, and what to look for if you have dark flooring.
Robot vacuums · 3 minDo robot vacuums really detect stains?
How reliable is automatic dirt and stain detection on robot vacuums? What works, what doesn't, and which robots do it best.
Robot vacuums · 5 minCan you use a robot vacuum without Wi-Fi?
What still works without an internet connection, what usually needs an app, and what to check before buying a robot for offline use.
Robot vacuums · 5 minRoomba not charging? What to check first
Work out whether the problem is docking, power or the charging contacts before buying a replacement battery.
Robot vacuums · 5 minWhat does a robot vacuum cost to run?
How to compare bags, filters, mop parts, detergent and electricity before choosing a robot vacuum.
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Robots Rated covers humanoids and embodied AI to explain the direction of travel—not to turn prototypes into purchase recommendations.