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Wanted: Humans to build robots for OpenAI - and not everyone is thrilled

A series of job listings for the ChatGPT maker's robotics team suggest the company is finally ready to leap into hardware.

Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop
I saw Roborock's 'mechanical arm' robot vacuum pick up objects - and it likely won't be my last
Robot vacuums at CES
The best robot vacuum we saw at CES 2025 - and 4 others that impressed us
Mova V50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop
The best vacuum and mop combination I've tested is from a company you've never heard of
Lymow One robot mower
This new robot mower looks to replace your traditional grass cutter - it mulches too
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Wanted: Humans to build robots for OpenAI - and not everyone is thrilled

A series of job listings for the ChatGPT maker's robotics team suggest the company is finally ready to leap into hardware.
17 hours ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop

I saw Roborock's 'mechanical arm' robot vacuum pick up objects - and it likely won't be my last

The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum, unveiled at CES 2025, features an arm that grabs toys, socks, and other small obstacles to clean your floors more thoroughly.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
Robot vacuums at CES

The best robot vacuum we saw at CES 2025 - and 4 others that impressed us

From robotic arms to stair climbing, robot vacuums are getting some outstanding upgrades this year, and ZDNET has picked the best ones of them all.
3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
Mova V50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop

The best vacuum and mop combination I've tested is from a company you've never heard of

Mova is making its debut at CES this year with some groundbreaking smart home tech.
6 days ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
Lymow One robot mower

This new robot mower looks to replace your traditional grass cutter - it mulches too

Unveiled at CES 2025, the Lymow One features wire-free installation and can handle large and complex lawns.
6 days ago by Maria Diaz in Robotics
Eureka J15 Max Ultra

Eureka's newest powerful robot vacuum detects and mops up wet messes for you

Unveiled at CES 2025, the Eureka J15 Max Ultra can clean with some of the strongest suction on the market and turn around to mop wet messes effortlessly.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum

I tested a new robot vacuum with a built-in handheld unit, and here's how it went

Eufy launched the cheapest handheld and robot vacuum combination at CES 2025, with a handheld unit built into the body of the robot instead of the dock.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
Robot vacuums and mops, Yeedi, Roborock, Ecovacs Deebot, Dreame, SwitchBot, Eufy, Narwal

How we test robot vacuums at ZDNET in 2025

Testing a robot vacuum involves a lot of patience, experimenting, and watching a robot roll around the floor, but it can make a big difference in a buyer's decision.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Robotics
Mammotion Luba 2 robot mower

My favorite robot mower adds two more affordable 'mini' units for smaller yards

Mammotion launches two 'mini' robot mowers at CES 2025. These lightweight machines promise to be as good as their full-size siblings.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Robotics
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop

The best Roomba vacuums you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the most popular Roomba models to help you choose the best iRobot vacuum for your cleaning automation needs.
2 weeks ago by Elizabeth Mauder in Robot vacuums
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot vacuum and mop

The best robot vacuums for pet hair: Expert tested

We tested the best robot vacuums for pet hair from iRobot, Roborock, and more to effortlessly keep your floors clean without the old upright vacuum.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
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I compared a $190 robot vacuum to a $550 one. Here's my buying advice

How much difference can a price point make? For general cleaning, you might be pleasantly surprised.
2 weeks ago by Chris Bayer in Home & Office
Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni robot vacuum and mop

This robot vacuum and mop performs as well as some flagship models - but at half the price

Ecovacs' Deebot N30 Omni is a mid-range robot vacuum with high-end features that are worth way more than its cost.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
Robot vacuums and mops

The best robot vacuum mops you can buy: Expert tested

We tested more than 40 of the best robot vacuum and mop combos from brands like iRobot, Roborock, Ecovacs, Eufy, and Dreame to find out which can keep a home clean.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop

iRobot's latest flagship Roomba is on sale at 29% off

The Roomba Combo 10 Max is the company's first all-in-one, fully functional robot and it's seeing one of its first major discounts. Here's how it fared in my house of children and pets.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
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