They promise weeks of hands-free cleaning, but auto-empty robot vacuums defer maintenance rather than eliminating it. Here's what you need to know about the hidden costs and upkeep before you buy one.

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The robot vacuum revolution is here to stay, and for good reason. Robot vacuums can do everything from mapping out vacuuming spaces to emptying dirt on their own, and with connections via virtual ...