The Roker Plus does a poor job of cleaning debris and its battery is underpowered, making it a distant also-ran in the robot pool-cleaner category. Admittedly, not everyone needs a powerhouse robot to ...

There’s nothing like a refreshing dip in a swimming pool after yet another hot summer day. There have been plenty of those so far this year. One spoiler in the scenario is upkeep. Keeping a pool clean ...

Nobody wants to dive into a pool filled with leaves, insects and other debris. Cleaning with a manual vacuum can take hours of setup and labor. But what if your pool stayed spotless with almost no ...

This luxe pool robot is the most effective cleaner we’ve tested to date—it even does the walls—but you’ll pay dearly for it. Move over, aqua bots, we’re here to crown the new king of pool cleaners: ...

With great suction, a tangle-free cord and an approachable price, one pool robot rises to the top of the heap. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, ...

Robots are slowly taking over household chores. By now, many homes have a robot vacuum cleaner to help collect the dust and mop so you can spend more of your time doing the things you love. While less ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. It’s that time of year: pool robot reviews. Because no-one really ...

Cleaning and maintaining a pool is time-consuming and expensive. Some estimates put the yearly cost at anywhere from $1,000 to $6,000 or more, all for the chance to bask in the sun next to a clean ...