Can a robot vacuum avoid pet poop?
Short answer
Yes. iRobot guarantees the Roomba j7+ will avoid solid pet waste, or it replaces the robot within the first year.
Which robots can do it?
- iRobot Roomba j7+Yes
iRobot will replace a Roomba j7+ that runs over solid dog or cat waste within a year of purchase.
Good to know: US offer. Solid waste only; replacement is the only remedy.
- Roborock S6 MaxVYes
The S6 MaxV recognized and avoided fake pet waste in every run of a hands-on test.
Good to know: 2020 test with fake waste; an older model that may be hard to find new.
Why it matters
A robot vacuum that runs over pet waste spreads it through the house. Many pet owners won't run one unattended.
Not proven yet
Success rates across lighting and floor types. The guarantee covers solid dog and cat waste only.
How we know (2 sources)
Hands-on test of the Roborock S6 MaxV with fake pet waste in several spots and runs. It recognized and avoided the fake waste every time and marked it on the app map.
Read the sourceiRobot's Pet Owner Official Promise: if a Roomba j7+ runs over solid dog or cat waste in its first year, iRobot replaces the robot. US offer.
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