We’re in an age where you can realistically delegate tasks to smart hunks of metal, whether it’s a self-driving car or a robot that can clean on your behalf. Most of us probably won’t be able to afford the helpful sentient humanoids being developed in our lifetimes,

I tested 15+ botvacs at home to narrow down the best self-emptying robot vacuums for your home. These four from Roborock, Shark, and more offered the most efficient hands-off experience.

Robot vacuums clean for you with smart navigation and scheduling. They’re expensive, but great for busy homes, and here are the best ones.