The 5 Best Robot Vacuum Cleaners with Camera

Looking for the best robot vacuum cleaner with a camera? We have ranked our top 5 robot vacuum cleaners with camera based on 35,364 user reviews.

Top 5 best robot vacuum cleaners with camera

Based on: 35,364 user reviews

Rank	Image	Robot vacuum cleaner	Score	Verdict	Price
1		iRobot Roomba j7+	87	Good	$580
2		iRobot Roomba i7	85	Good	$428
3		iRobot Roomba i7+	85	Good	$488
4		iRobot Roomba j7	82	Satisfactory	$425
5		iRobot Roomba s9+	80	Satisfactory	$899

You can find our comparison of all 36 robot vacuum cleaners here.

About camera navigation

Robot vacuum cleaners with camera navigation have a built-in camera that helps them navigate and map your home. The camera allows the robot vacuum to see its surroundings to detect obstacles and smoothly maneuver around them. Some models may also offer additional features, such as live video streaming to a mobile app, object recognition and more.

Advantages of camera navigation

• More accurate and efficient cleaning: The camera allows the robot vacuum to create a more detailed map than you would get with gyroscopic or sensor navigation. With a better map, the robot can detect and maneuver around obstacles more accurately, clean more efficiently and give you better results.
• Better coverage: The camera can help the robot vacuum cover more ground and clean hard-to-reach areas.
• Additional features: Some models offer advanced features that you will only find with camera navigation, such as live video streaming and object recognition, which makes it easier to monitor and control the robot vacuum.

Disadvantages of camera navigation

• Higher cost: Robot vacuum cleaners with camera navigation tend to be more expensive than other models.
• Slower mapping than LiDAR: The best alternative to camera navigation is laser navigation (also called LiDAR), which can map an area much faster.
• Privacy concerns: Using camera can raise privacy concerns, as they may capture photos or videos of your house and its inhabitants. Some people may not feel comfortable with this level of surveillance in their homes.
• Limited functionality in low-light environments: Camera may struggle to detect objects and navigate in low-light environments, which negatively impacts the robot vacuum’s efficiency.

Some robot vacuum cleaners use both laser and camera navigation to combine their strengths and make up for their weaknesses.

Alternatives

These are the most common alternatives to camera navigation:

• Laser navigation: LiDAR navigation uses a laser scanner to create a map of the environment and identify obstacles. The robot vacuum then uses this map to navigate and clean. LiDAR is the best alternative to camera navigation, as both systems can create very detailed maps. You can find the best robot vacuum cleaners with laser navigation here.
• Gyroscopic navigation: Gyroscopic navigation uses gyroscopes to detect the robot vacuum’s orientation and movement, allowing it to create a map of the environment and navigate around obstacles. It is a more affordable option but lacks the advanced skills and features of both laser and camera navigation. You can find the best robot vacuum cleaners with gyroscopic navigation here.