Anyone using/used any robotic vacuum cleaner? How has been your experience? Is it worth getting it?

Hey @faint-pillow-68937 We have Roomba 976 (similar to the 971) and also the E5 (discontinued now in India). We are quite happy with it. The 976 is guided and can resume where it left off and E5 is a random cleaner. Both are effective — considering the alternative (doing it yourself). Your mileage may vary depending on how cluttered your floors are (we have 2 kids - so we need to first clear the floors before running it) but I have been happy with it’s cleaning. Including carpets. I would say if you are taking the plunge, get one from a reputed company like iRobot even though it costs a bit more. I know of some folks who have gone with the cheapest ones and it hasn’t been as effective for them. (Might as well not get it then).

I use the Mi one - https://www.mi.com/in/mi-robot-vacuum-mop-p/ So far, the experience has been pleasant. It runs on autopilot. Maps the house on its own. And cleans up on clock!

Another satisfied Mi User here. Really surprising how much dust it sweeps up even when running daily!

Here’s a good review of the Mi one -

Wowow 🤯 This tech is amazing, didn’t know much about it except through ads. Thank you guys for posting about this. This should be a perfect gift to my mom who is ill rn but even then she tries to clean whole home once in a while 😄

My mom's mind was blown. Definitely a worthy purchase. All we have to do is remove small carpets/clothes from the floor when it starts sweeping.

@glamorous-mouse-696 - how is the wet mop? Similar to the above review?

@damp-coat-97256 wet mop does pick up dirt, if running regularly it should be good. Even without mopping, the floor is pretty clean.

Thank you all for the reviews. Had one more question about long term experience. For how long have you been using robot vacuum cleaners? Just trying to get the cost benefit analysis of Maid vs Vacuum cleaner.