
No. 01 — Low-maintenance cleaning across mixed flooring
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop with AutoEmpty Dock - Self-Empties for 75 Days, Intense Power-Lifting Suction, LiDAR Navigation, Multiple Cleaning Modes, Avoids Mopping Carpet
Under $300, the Roomba 105 combines LiDAR navigation with an auto-empty dock and automatic carpet avoidance while mopping. LiDAR ensures consistent navigation across dark floorboards and unlit rooms. The trade-offs are the recurring expense of proprietary bags and the noise of the evacuation dock.
- LiDAR mapping tracks accurately in unlit environments
- Auto-empty dock minimizes manual intervention
- Automatic carpet avoidance protects rugs during mopping
- Self-empty cycles produce brief, loud noise
- Ongoing expense for disposable dock bags






