RELEASED 2025.01REASSESSED 2026.09.14

bObsweep

bObsweep UltraVision

Name: bObsweep UltraVision
Brand: bObsweep

A 6-liter bag bObsweep rates for 180 days and LiDAR mapping, on a machine whose mop is a clip-on cloth washed by hand and whose Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only.

Price$929 list priceRetail price not tracked

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
To reach Level IVIndependent testing shows it avoids ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

bObsweep UltraVision finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.
What it does on its own
- Maps rooms with LiDAR and QSLAM on the first run, with multi-floor maps in the bObsweep app (bObsweep).
- Steers around low items such as slippers using its VisiOn camera and Low-height Object-aware Technology (bObsweep).
- Rated at 8,000 Pa suction (bObsweep).
- Self-empties through a 1,200 W station into a 6-liter charcoal-lined bag rated for up to 180 days (bObsweep).
- Wet or dry mopping through a clip-on attachment with two reusable microfiber cloths (bObsweep specifications, owner's manual).
Why this level
- LiDAR with QSLAM maps the home on the first run and a camera-based object sensor avoids low obstacles, per bObsweep, while the dock empties the robot unattended.
- Best Buy owners report a ledge fall and map erasure when the robot is moved, so it is Level III rather than Level IV.
What holds it at Level III
- Connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (owner's manual).
- The manual says it may sit stuck on a ledge for a few minutes and that its brush does not suit shag rugs.
- One Best Buy owner saw it fall into a shower well on its second run after avoiding it on the first.
- Owners report hair wrapping the brush roll and needing weekly clearing, with no self-cutting brush.
- The mop has no low-water indicator and its cloths are washed by hand (Best Buy reviews).
Autonomy dimension 72 / 100 · 6 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Provisional6 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation4 sourcesReviewed

bObsweep UltraVision overview, specifications and parts pages, shop listing and owner's manual for model PET24-7-913

Owner reports1 sourceReviewed

Best Buy customer reviews for model PET24-7-913 (975 reviews, 4.3 of 5)

UltraVision customer reviewsBest Buy

Longitudinal signal1 sourceReviewed

Slickdeals thread dated Jan 13, 2025 recording a Best Buy sale at $299.99

UltraVision Best Buy deal, Jan 13, 2025Slickdeals

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

bObsweep UltraVision is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
Notes on the record
- Sold at Best Buy, Sam's Club, Target and bObsweep direct, with retailer sale prices near $299 since January 2025.
- Evidence is owner reviews and maker documents; no independent lab or press test was found.
On the record
- Shipping since January 2025 · 20 months on the market
- No successor announced
- 6 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

64of 100

CapableAt or above 34% of the 431 robots we scoreand 32% of the 214 scored robot vacuums

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 8 of the 9 inputs14% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for software stability on this machine, so that input is left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where a whole pillar has nothing measured, we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Support longevity72+1.0

Held back by

Field failure rate57−2.1
Routine maintenance62−0.6

Capability40% of the score64What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score70

Evidence

Robot vacuum referent. The dock empties it unattended into a bag rated for 180 days (bObsweep), but Best Buy owner reviews report ledge falls, hand-washed mop cloths and weekly brush clearing, so a human closes the loop regularly.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score70

Evidence

Robot vacuum referent. LiDAR with QSLAM maps on the first run (bObsweep); Best Buy owners praise mapping but one reports the map erased when the robot was set down in a new area.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score50

Evidence

Robot vacuum referent. The owner's manual lists stuck, navigation and localization errors and warns of ledge stalls; a Best Buy owner reports a fall into a shower well needing rescue.

Operating envelope4% of the score60

Evidence

Robot vacuum referent. Degrades on shag (owner's manual), needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (manual), and owners report rectangle-only no-go zones and faster drain on high suction (Best Buy reviews).

Dependability40% of the score63Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score57

Evidence

On sale since at least January 2025. The only failure evidence is Best Buy retail review text, which caps the input at 65; it documents recurring brush hair-wrap and roller clogging, neither universal nor job-stopping. No recall found.

Software stabilitynot countedno source verified65

Evidence

No independent source describes firmware update behavior or regressions for this model; Best Buy reviews discuss app usability, not updates. Unevidenced.

Support longevity10% of the score72

Evidence

Vendor commitments on bObsweep's UltraVision pages, Sep 2026: 2-year limited warranty, 2-year battery warranty, 5-year subsidized repair plan, and a parts store selling the battery, brushes, filters, station and mop cloths.

Ownership burden20% of the score67What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score62

Evidence

Monthly cleaning of dustbin, filter, sensors and station (owner's manual), weekly brush detangling and hand-washed mop cloths (Best Buy owner reviews).

Consumables8% of the score75

Evidence

Parts cited from bObsweep's parts store: dust bags rated for up to 180 days, filters replaced every 24 to 36 months per the manual, plus side brushes, main brush and mop cloths (priced by the consumables engine).

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$950

Listed at $929 direct from bObsweep; retailer sales have reached $299. Consumable costs are priced by the consumables engine.

Data postureCloud-optional

Full core function without an account; cloud adds convenience.

What leaves the homeDocumented

The app needs a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection for maps, schedules and zones, so floor maps sync through bObsweep's app. The robot carries a camera for object avoidance; bObsweep's pages for this model do not state where camera images are processed or retained.

On-device processingNo

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FIT CHECK

Will the bObsweep UltraVision work in your home?

Describe your home using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the bObsweep UltraVision is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Home size

Primary floors

Mopping needs

You want to…

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced above the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 12.5 in dia
Weight: 16 lbs
Wi-Fi: Supported
Dust bag capacity: 6 L (1.5 gal), charcoal-lined
Bag interval: Up to 180 days (bObsweep rating)

Where it lands · ranked across 240 robot vacuumsThis robotMedianTypical range

Suction8,000Pamax mode

1,000 Pa42,000 Pa

Near median

Runtime180min

60 min360 min

Near median

Price$929

$160$2,599

Near median

Noise60dB

43 dB80 dB

Below median

Weight16lbs

3.6 lbs25 lbs

Above median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment. Suction in Pascals has no standard test method, and the published figure is a peak-mode claim, so it is comparable only within a brand and generation.

Official referencesProduct page

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Mapping and self-emptying hold up; brushes and ledges need watching.

Best Buy owners (975 reviews, 4.3 of 5) report hair wrapping the brush roll, a shower-well fall on a second run and map erasure when the robot is moved. No recall was found.

Owner effort~60 minhands-on per month

Reliability trend Stableowner-reported arc

What goes wrong · 4 documented · 0 self-recover

Common

Hair wrapping brush rollReduced pickup until cleared

Owner fixClear brush weekly with cleaning tool

Common

Mop tank runs dryDry cloth dragged, no alert

Owner fixRefill before each mopping run

Occasional

Ledge or step-down fallRobot stuck, run abandoned

Owner fixBlock step-downs with no-go zones

Occasional

Map erased after movingRemapping, lost zones

Owner fixUse specific-area tool before relocating

Step-by-step fixesBrush Not Spinning?Keeps Getting Lost or Resetting Its MapKeeps Getting Stuck?All robot vacuum guides

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Wash the microfiber mop cloths by hand and refill the water tank; replacements are $9 for two.

Weekly52×/yr

Clear hair from the main brush, which owners report wraps without a self-cutting feature.

Monthly12×/yr

Clean the dustbin, filter, sensors and charging station contacts, per the owner's manual.

Seasonal4×/yr

Replace the 6 L dust bag ($11.99), which bObsweep rates for up to 180 days.

Yearly1×/yr

Inspect the charging station; the manual lists station replacement every 12 months as a guide.

As neededno fixed schedule

Replace side brushes ($9.99) and main brush (from $14.99) when worn.

Cost over time · past the sticker

$929 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Safety notes

CautionStep-down and shower edges: An owner reports a fall into a shower well; block step-downs with no-go zones.

NoteKeep small items off floors: The manual warns it can pick up jewelry, cords and pet hair lying on the floor.

CautionCharger and battery handling: Use only the supplied charger and never charge a damaged battery pack, per the manual.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as Ready Now
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 54 → 64
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 54 of 100

Common questions

What people actually ask.

6 answered

OperationDoes the bObsweep UltraVision mop wash itself?

No. It uses a clip-on attachment with two reusable microfiber cloths that are washed by hand, and owners note there is no alert when the water runs out.

OperationHow long does the UltraVision's 6-liter dust bag last?

bObsweep rates the charcoal-lined bag for up to 180 days. Replacement bags are $11.99 on its parts store.

CompatibilityWill the UltraVision work on 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

The owner’s manual specifies a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection for the app.

OperationCan UltraVision clean shag rugs?

bObsweep’s manual says its brush is not suitable for shag.

OperationWhy does the UltraVision lose its map?

A Best Buy owner reports it erases the existing map when set down to clean one area without using the app’s specific-area tool.

OwnershipWhat warranty comes with the PET24-7-913?

bObsweep lists a 2-year limited warranty, a 2-year battery warranty and a 5-year subsidized repair plan.

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Will the bObsweep UltraVision work in your home?

The full spec sheet.

Living with it.

How the assessment has moved.

What people actually ask.

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