Shark's new robot vacuum has a mopping feature I've never seen before — and it's not the only brand to level-up its mop setup

Robot vacuum brands have cottoned on to the fact that the mopping part of their bots is a major asset. Early robovacs had mop pads tagged on as an added extra; a nice-to-have that worked pretty well, but only for the most straightforward wipe-downs. However, I've started to see some seriously innovative mopping setups join the party recently — ones that promise to mop much more intelligently, and might even be good enough to rival human efforts.

One example is the newly announced Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal. Notably, this product's press release focuses almost entirely on the mopping element and its supporting dock functions, while the vacuuming details are relegated to side notes. The USP here is that the PowerDetect UV Reveal is equipped with an ultraviolet light, which can illuminate hidden messes like dried juice, sweat, and pet wee ...