The chief advantage of a robot vacuum like your Roomba is the ... to start the charging process. Reboot your Roomba Sometimes your charging problem might be software-related rather than in hardware.

You see, without the benefit of LiDAR sensing for navigation and 3D mapping like so many top robot vacuums, the Roomba Combo 10 Max has no choice but to roll over every spot in your home.

Choosing between a Shark and Roomba robot vacuum isn't easy. CNET experts have put together a guide to help you make the right choice. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance writer ...