What it does: Without doubt, one of the best cleaning robots available in the market right now. Users can set up a time schedule for the machine, then sit back and watch the little disk-shaped robot slide (relatively) quietly across their floors, avoiding obstacles and picking up any unwanted particles along the way. 

 

We like: With improvements to suction, battery life and navigation, the Roomba 780 is a step above the competition. The increased suction means that even tougher cleaning jobs, such as picking up hairs ground into carpets, can be handled without difficulty. The 780’s improved navigation technology means it is less likely to tangle itself in wires or run itself off a ledge, common problems found in competitors. The machine is also smart enough to know when it is running out of juice, and can automatically return to the charging dock.

 

We don’t like: While relatively quiet, the 780 is still far from silent. The machine is also only ideal for one-story houses or apartments, as it cannot climb stairs. While improvements have been made to the vacuuming and dusting mechanisms, the 780 can still get itself in a tangle from time to time. It also can’t bring us tea or serve us dinner…a later model, perhaps?

 

Price: B29,900