Best robots, by category

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Each list uses the evidence method behind the Robot 500, one category at a time: ranked like for like on sourced performance and real-world proof, each with an evidence grade. Not hands-on tests, never for sale.

29 rankedBest humanoid robots#1 Unitree H1 · 55.5 49 rankedBest robot vacuums#1 Dreame X60 Ultra · 66.2 32 rankedBest robot lawn mowers#1 Lymow One Plus · 64.4 22 rankedBest robotic pool cleaners#1 Beatbot P300 Ultra · 55.4 14 rankedBest robot dogs (quadruped robots)#1 Unitree B2 · 64.1 13 rankedBest cobots (collaborative robot arms)#1 ABB GoFa (CRB 15000) · 71.3 16 rankedBest camera drones#1 DJI Mavic 4 Pro · 63.3 10 rankedBest companion robots#1 Yukai Engineering Qoobo · 56.3

How to buy a robot · The Robot 500: advanced robots, ranked monthly