Most good robot vacuums use a spinning laser (LIDAR) or a camera to detect objects, then the vacuum’s brain directs it to go around them in real time, much like a GPS recalculating a route.Why is obstacle avoidance important for my home?

It prevents the vacuum from crashing into furniture, getting tangled in cords, or knocking over plants, meaning fewer rescue missions and a more thorough clean since it spends less time stuck.Do I need obstacle avoidance on my robot vacuum

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