The most useful home robots are specialists. A self-cleaning litter box, a window-cleaning robot or a rolling pet camera each solves one daily annoyance. Below are our picks with makers’ prices. For floors, lawns, pools and humanoids, our sister guides go deeper: Which RoboVac, RoboMower Picker, PoolBot Guide and Pick Humanoid.
Our household picks
We haven’t lab-tested these. They are chosen from the makers’ published specs and what each one is built for, so you can match a model to your situation.
Best for cat owners
Whisker Litter-Robot 4
Whisker
$699 Whisker store
A self-cleaning litter box that sifts waste into a sealed drawer after each visit. Whisker rates it for up to four cats weighing 3 to 25 lb.[1]
- What it doesLitter box cleaning
- Best forCat owners (up to 4 cats)
- Maker price$699
- AvailabilityBuy now
- Removes a daily chore entirely
- Multi-cat rating
- Expensive vs. a manual box
- Some cats need time to adjust
Best for windows & glass
ECOVACS WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI
ECOVACS
$399 ECOVACS store
A window-cleaning robot that holds onto glass and wipes it in a pattern, with an OMNI station for carrying and storage. The non-Pro W2 Omni is sold out in the U.S. store.[2]
- What it doesWindow cleaning
- Best forHomes with lots of glass
- Maker price$399
- AvailabilityBuy now (Pro)
- Handles big glass doors and windows
- Safety tether included in the design
- You still move it window to window
Playful pet robot for families
KEYi Loona
KEYi Tech
From $403.99 KEYi store
A rolling, expressive companion robot that plays games, responds to voice and gestures, and can roam as a camera.[3]
- What it doesCompanionship / play
- Best forKids, families
- Maker priceFrom $403.99
- AvailabilityBuy now
- Engaging for kids
- Doubles as a home camera
- It’s entertainment, not a chore robot
Pet cam that roams
Enabot EBO
Enabot
$399–$999 range of models, Enabot store
Rolling home cameras you drive from your phone to check on pets or the house while you’re away. Enabot’s store lists models from $399 to $999.[4]
- What it doesHome & pet monitoring
- Best forPet owners away from home
- Maker price$399–$999 (by model)
- AvailabilityBuy now
- Moves to the room you need to see, unlike a fixed camera
- Can’t climb stairs
- Pick the model carefully. Features vary.
Compare specs
| Model | What it does | Best for | Maker price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whisker Litter-Robot 4 | Litter box cleaning | Cat owners (up to 4 cats) | $699 | Buy now |
| ECOVACS WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI | Window cleaning | Homes with lots of glass | $399 | Buy now (Pro) |
| KEYi Loona | Companionship / play | Kids, families | From $403.99 | Buy now |
| Enabot EBO | Home & pet monitoring | Pet owners away from home | $399–$999 (by model) | Buy now |
Specs are the manufacturer’s published figures; “—” means the maker does not publish it. Click a column heading to sort.
Home robots you can’t buy (yet)
- Amazon Astro is still invite-only for consumers.
- Samsung Ballie, the rolling projector robot shown at several CES shows, has had its consumer launch shelved indefinitely.[5]
- Household humanoids: 1X NEO is on pre-order. See Pick Humanoid for its status.
Cameras, microphones and privacy
Many home robots carry cameras and microphones. Before buying, check whether video is stored in the cloud or on the device, whether you can disable recording, and how long the maker supports security updates. Put roaming cameras in privacy mode when you’re home.
Introducing robots to pets
Introduce robots slowly. Run the Litter-Robot in manual mode at first so cats get used to the sound, keep a familiar box nearby during the transition, and start roaming cameras at low speed around nervous dogs.
Questions buyers ask
How many cats can share a Litter-Robot 4?
Whisker rates it for up to four cats weighing 3 to 25 lb.[1]
Does a window robot fall off?
Window robots use suction to stay on the glass and include a safety tether. Always attach the tether, especially on upper floors.
Can I buy Samsung Ballie?
No. Samsung has shelved Ballie’s consumer launch indefinitely.[5]
What about robot vacuums?
They have their own guide: whichrobovac.com.
Further reading
Sources
- Litter-Robot 4 (Whisker)
- WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI (ECOVACS)
- Loona (KEYi Tech)
- Enabot store (Enabot)
- You won’t be able to buy Samsung’s household Ballie robot after all (Engadget)
All sources checked Oct 23, 2026. Prices and availability change often. The seller’s page is the final word. Spotted an error? Email info@homerobotpicker.com.