I'm a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have

I've been reviewing robot vacuums professionally for a couple of years now, and as a result I've been drawn into conversations about these handy home helpers on a regular basis. Everyone I've met outside of a work context seems intrigued by the idea of a robot vacuum, but there are some misconceptions about what they can and can't do. In many cases, people are underestimating modern robot vacuums' capabilities.

So let's set the record straight. Here are eight common robot vacuum misunderstandings, and some information on what you can actually expect...

1. They're just for vacuuming

Newsflash: modern robot vacuums can mop, too. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that these days, you'd be hard-pressed to find a robovac that doesn't have mopping functionality built in.