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Browse robots by how independently they operate.

Every home robot we track, classified on the Autonomy Ladder (Levels I–V). We assess how independently each robot operates and compare manufacturer claims against published evidence. Classifications reflect evidence-based assessment, not recommendation.

Across the ladder23robots
IManual0IIAssisted5IIIConditional18IVEnvironmental0VGeneralized0
Category
AllRobot Vacuums 179Robot Lawn Mowers 81Robot Pool Cleaners 58Humanoid Robots 50Specialty Robots 24Robot Window Cleaners 19Multi-Task Robots 5
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Showing 23 robots
  • iRobot Roomba 960 III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba 960

    Large homes, sealed hard floors, established 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, proven platform appeal.
    Discontinued 64/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo

    Large multi-floor homes, mixed hard/carpet, hands-off mopping routine
    Provisional 65/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Max 715 III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Max 715

    Pet households, multi-floor carpet homes, dock self-empty wanted
    Provisional 63/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

    Multi-floor homes with hard floors and pet shedding; hands-off vacuuming + light mopping.
    Provisional 65/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Combo j7+

    Multi-floor homes, area rugs, hands-off operation, moderate pet hair
    Discontinued 71/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo

    Multi-floor pet homes, heated mop maintenance, obstacle-rich environments, premium combo seekers.
    Verified 60/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo

    Multi-room mixed-floor homes, hands-off mop maintenance, light-to-moderate carpet.
    Verified 58/100 Adequate
  • iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo

    Multi-surface homes, renters, low-maintenance seekers without dock space
    Verified 63/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba 105 Vac III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba 105 Vac

    Small apartments, suction-focused owners, LiDAR-curious first-timers
    Verified 65/100 Capable
  • iRobot Braava Jet m6 III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Braava Jet m6

    Roomba-paired homes, hard floors only, owners managing pad/solution refill
    Verified 65/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

    Pet-owning homes with hard floors, stable WiFi, dedicated dock space
    Verified 70/100 Capable
  • iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ III
    Robot Vacuums

    iRobot Roomba Combo j5+

    Hard-floor homes, optional mopping, decoupled vacuum-mop scheduling
    Verified 68/100 Capable

Our grades are based on published evidence and a consistent classification methodology. They describe capability — not purchase recommendations.

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