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For pets that shed fur A robot vacuum/mop set-up is among the top floor cleaning options. It can vacuum and mop and even clean and dry its own dual mop pads.

It also has the highest suction power of any robot we've tested, with 8,000Pa. It also allows you to create cleaning schedules and save maps of your home through its app.

1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The X2 Omni is the latest in Ecovacs' line of hybrid robot vacuums and mops. This wet-dry model is equipped with the company's upgraded AIVI 3D 2.0 lidar system that offers better mapping and obstacles avoidance. It uses dual laser LiDAR, similar to that used in self-driving vehicles. It can scan up to 32 feet across by 270 degrees. This results in more precise mapping, robot vacuums quicker response times, as well as better cleaning accuracy.

It also comes with a rotating mopping mat constructed of chenille, making it much easier to scrub hard spots than conventional mop. In my tests, the X2 Omni took just over a minute to wash its pad and get to work. I also noticed that it was more precise than previous models that seemed to follow a gridded path around rooms. It was able to navigate around corners and edges of my rooms and also create "Zambani patterns" up and down the middle of the room. It also returned to its OMNI station on a regular basis to empty the dust bin and wash the mop with hot water prior to beginning another cleaning job.

Like other Ecovacs products The X2 Omni is a breeze to set up and start using. It takes just a few minutes to snap the dock into place, plug it in and connect it to your home Wi-Fi network. Then, you can launch the app to start your first cleaning project. I was able to modify my floor plan in about 15 minutes. This included creating restricted areas for mopping and sweeping and rearranging the layout of furniture that is mounted on walls and much more. The X2 Omni was astonished in my tests, achieving outstanding scores in cleaning pet hair and debris cleaning and near-perfect results in edge and crevice cleaning.

2. Deebot T10 Omni

The T10 Omni from ECOVACS is a powerful mopping and vacuum machine. It is the most sophisticated of the T-line from the company and comes with the OZMO Turbo2.0 mopping system that makes use of a dual-spinning brush to provide better cleaning than traditional scrubbing. It also has YIKO integrated, a first-of-its kind natural language processing tech that can respond to a range of voice commands. The ECOVACS App allows you to design your home, create cleaning schedules, and alter settings.

The T10 Omni's biggest flaw is that it cannot switch from mopping and vacuuming in a single run. The T10 Omni comes with two modes that require you to attach and remove mop heads in accordance with your needs. This is great for the majority of households, but not for those who lead busy lives.

However, the Deebot Omni is an excellent robot vacuum and delivers impressive results in our pet hair tests. It was able to remove more than 96% of debris from our hardwood flooring. This is a fantastic performance. It did an excellent job on carpets and tiles cleaning up the majority of dirt.

This robot vacuum and mops has a large docking system that allows for automatic cleaning using cool mop pads. It also has an auto-emptying 3L bag that is easy to replace and hot air drying for quick and easy maintenance. It also has a large water tank that permits more frequent rinses and dries between mopping runs.

Like other mopping machines such as the Deebot T10, this one has a wash tray in its base, robot Vacuums which rinses and dries its mop pads as it uses them. It does not have a removable tray so dirt, dust and other grime can slowly build up in the bottom.

3. RoboVac X8 hybrid

While Anker-owned Eufy is well-known in the world of robot vacuums but this model is its first venture into the world of mopping. It features improved intelligence with multiple map support, LIDAR scanning and twin-turbine technology that adjusts automatically to the surface you are cleaning. It's a great mid-range robotic vacuum cleaner although it can't quite deliver on its promise to be the ultimate source for floor cleaning.

The X8 Hybrid appears to be a standard robotic cleaner from the top. It has a circular shape with sweeper wheels and a raised sensor area. However, flip it over, and you'll find an electric floor brush as well as one side sweeper brush that pushes dirt from the edges into the main path of the robot's 'mouth'. It's smaller than the main brushes on the rival iRobot Roomba S9, which I found makes it easier to access under chairs and sofas.

Its mapping system allows you to set up no-mop areas and specific cleaning zones. However, it has a tendency to get into things (including its charging dock) and isn't always adept in negotiating rugs. It was good at picking up pet hair from carpets. In our tests, it picked up 89.5 percent of cat litter.

The X8 Hybrid is controlled via an app, however it also has a set of physical buttons on its base. These buttons allow you to select the cleaning mode, or turn off the robot. These buttons can be used to create areas that aren't allowed to enter and view real-time maps. It's also a bit chatty, and will tell what it's going to do next (start cleaning) or notify you when something isn't right.

4. ILIFE A4s

This high-tech model sucks up pet hair, kibble and other debris with top-notch efficiency and maneuvers flawlessly around furniture legs. It also comes with a remarkable feature set that includes two cleaning modes, a self-emptying dock, and a real-time obstacle avoidance system. The Wi-Fi enabled device is controlled best through the Neato App which schedules cleanings and maintenance requirements are tracked. The X2 Omni is a great option for homes with large spaces that have a mix of hard and carpet flooring. However it will require some planning ahead to avoid getting caught on electrical cables, toys or other obstacles that might be unexpected.

In our hardwood floor and kibble tests, this robot performed well and was able to pick up everything from one grain of rice to several pieces of dog food in just one pass. It had some issues with rugs however, generally the vacuum cleaner is ideal for rooms with both types of flooring as well as a mixture of pets.

It is a bit pricey but if you're able to manage the price, this is a great option for those who want to be able to leave their homes free to do other tasks or take care of chores. The A4s Pro has a convenient auto-cleaning feature that increases suction to tackle difficult dirt or spills. It also comes with a battery powered ElectroWall to establish boundaries for the robot.

This budget-friendly model from a popular upstart brand is the cheapest robot we've tested to date and offers an incredible value for price. Its navigation system is based on a basic random pathing algorithm and it's not able to map rooms. This makes it less efficient as other models on this list. It's still able get under furniture and into corners. And its mopping mode performed very well in our tests and picked up hairs that were straying and other debris.

5. Shark iQ

Shark's iQ isn't as robust as the Roomba S9, but it is superior in general at getting rid of pet hair from all surfaces. It clears bare floors more thoroughly and does a fair job on carpets with low pile and utilizes smart-pathing navigational technology to provide better maneuverability. It also lets you send it to a specific room, and its advanced set of automation features include no-go zones as well as scheduling. It lets you stop and restart cleaning sessions which is ideal for homes with pets.

The self-cleaning brushroll eliminates tangles and can hold up to 30 day's worth of dirt. It also comes with an assortment of angled side brushes that go deep into corners, and its multi-stage filtration system captures dust, dander, and allergens for cleaner air.

This vacuum feels solid and well-constructed, and it has a smartphone app that enables you to change the settings for your vacuum and plan cleaning times in advance. The app lets you see the remaining battery life of the iQ, and send push notifications when it encounters any issues during the cleaning session. You can also control it using your voice with an Amazon Alexa device or Google Assistant device. If you don't have either of these devices, you can mark areas with physical boundary markers strips.

The iQ does a decent job of removing bare flooring and doing a good job with shaggy and low-pile carpet however it lacks the same level of autonomy as our top choices. It is also expensive and its recurring cost can add up.