Pet hair is a different job than everyday dust. Long hair wraps around bristle brushes, dander clogs filters fast, and an accident on the floor can wreck a run if the robot doesn’t see it.
Look for tangle-resistant rubber rollers, a sealed filter, and a dock that holds weeks of fur. If your pet sheds heavily, plan on daily runs instead of one deep clean a week.
- Rubber or anti-tangle main brush instead of bristles
- Pet-waste and obstacle detection, plus the maker’s own claims about it
- Self-empty bag capacity for heavy shedding seasons
- Filter grade if anyone in your home has allergies
- Quiet modes so runs don’t stress your pets
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