Their latest models may look similar on paper, but the Shark vs. Roomba debate comes down to the details. Here's what to know ...

The upgraded Roomba Max 705 features an AutoEmpty Dock that contains debris in an enclosed bag, keeping you dust cloud-free ...

Other notable highlights of the Roomba 690 include a multisurface design that can pick up particles and larger debris on a variety of surfaces, including carpet and hardwood floors.

The Roomba s9+ is innovative because it has increased suction power, a D-shaped design, two long main brushes with unique positioning, and a longer-lasting battery.

iRobot Made to hug tight corners The Roomba S9+ has other design enhancements, too. On this model, iRobot decided to ditch its classic round body in favor of a half-circle chassis.

The self-emptying Roomba gets a new design, improved navigation, more powerful suction, and the ability to couple with iRobot's Braava jet m6 robot mop to perform tag-team cleanings.

iRobot has used its new design, software, and data science strategies to expand into new areas, using an approach to the smart home that is different from its big tech rivals.

Roomba Combo j7+: Design The Roomba Combo j7+ looks a lot like its non-mopping sibling, the Roomba j7+.

The Roomba Combo j7 Plus is the company’s first two-in-one robot that can mop and vacuum your floors simultaneously, then empty itself. It costs $1,099 and is available starting October 4th.

My Roomba (aka “Scooter”) has sat dormant for some time, patiently waiting for a new battery pack to be installed. After running across some Roomba projects on hackaday and other sites though I’ll ...

The new, Neato-style design seems to be the only new thing the Roomba is bringing to the table this year. The robot did get a massive upgrade last year, though, and all of those features are still ...

From a design perspective you’d be hard pressed to find any visual differences between the Roomba 960 and the more expensive Roomba 980, outside of a different coat of paint of course.