Home / Home / The Roborock Q5 Pro maps well but won't dodge your kid's toysHome robot vacuum cleaningThe Roborock Q5 Pro maps well but won't dodge your kid's toysLiDAR helps it avoid walls and furniture, but the Q5 Pro lacks the obstacle recognition to dodge toys or pet bowls. You still need to pick up the floor before it runs. Shop robot vacuums on Amazon As an Amazon Associate, Work Notes may earn.Related NotesThe Roomba j7+ Clean Base empties itself for weeksSuction power decides whether pet hair ends up in the bin or spread around the roomThe Roomba j7+ is the one for first-time buyers — it avoids disastersA self-emptying robot vacuum works fine for 3,000 sq ft — with one catchSelf-emptying docks trade money for weeks of freedom — and floor spaceExploreChange Your Fridge Filter Every Six MonthsChange your robot vac's main brush when it looks worn, not by the calendar.Changing course is the win.Charcoal is for more than grilling — Dutch oven is just the start.Charge to 50%, turn it off, and forget about it.Previous The Roborock Q5 Pro's lidar handles multi-story homes without re-mapping.Next The Roborock Q5 is around $300 — sometimes less on sale